Thinking of your vows as a wedding vows script takes the pressure off. A script has parts, and once you know the parts, you fill them in one at a time. Here is the structure and an example.
The four parts of a wedding vows script
- Opening — address your partner and set the tone.
- Body — one memory and what you love about them.
- Promises — two or three commitments, in your words.
- Closing — a final line that lands.
Example wedding vows script
Opening: “Sarah, I have been rehearsing this moment since the day I met you.”
Body: “I still remember the night you laughed so hard at your own joke that you fell off the bench. That is when I knew. I love your curiosity, your courage, and the way you make a Tuesday feel like something worth keeping.”
Promises: “I promise to be your steady place. I promise to grow with you, not away from you. And I promise to always refill your coffee before you ask.”
Closing: “Today, in front of everyone we love, I choose you again. Forever and always.”
How long should the script be?
One to two minutes read aloud — about 150 to 250 words. Long enough to feel personal, short enough to hold the room.
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