A Personal Guide for Couples Saying “I Do” Their Way
One of the most beautiful parts of a symbolic ceremony is this:
There are no rules.
No standard scripts.
No legal phrases.
Just your story, in your words, said out loud — possibly for the first time.
If you’re planning a symbolic elopement or intimate wedding, writing your vows may feel emotional, exciting… and overwhelming.
Here’s a simple guide to help you say what matters, honestly, and from the heart.
🕊 What Makes Symbolic Vows Different?
- You’re not constrained by legal or religious text
- You can write together or in secret
- You can include your language, your humor, your story
- They don’t have to be long — just true
Whether you're standing on a beach, a rooftop, or a forest path, your words are what turn the moment into a memory that stays.
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✍️ How to Start Writing Your Vows
1. Don’t aim for “perfect.” Aim for “real.”
Your partner wants to hear your voice, not a poem from Pinterest.
2. Ask yourself:
When did I know I loved them?
What do I admire most about them?
What do I want to promise — gently, truthfully?
What are we building together?
3. Use structure (if helpful):
One memory
One compliment
One “I love you because…”
One promise
One future hope
4. Keep it short and grounded.
60–120 seconds is plenty. It’s better to be concise and moving than long and rambling.
💡 Vow Writing Prompts
- “You make me feel…”
- “I didn’t expect…”
- “I promise to always…”
- “You taught me…”
- “I believe in us because…”
- “In the quiet moments, I hope we’ll always…”
Write like you talk.
Speak from where the love lives — not from where you think it should sound pretty.
📸 Tips for Reading Your Vows on the Day
- Print them out — even if memorized
- Take a deep breath before speaking
- Make eye contact, but don’t be afraid to look down
- Crying is allowed. Laughing is too.
- You don’t need to perform — just be present
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💭 Final Thought
Symbolic vows are not about saying the “right” thing.
They’re about saying something real to the one person who truly matters in that moment.
Write it the way you feel it.
And you’ll remember it — always.
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