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How do you do creative wedding vows?

My fiance and I want to have creative wedding vows but we're both getting stuck on the going about it. Any ideas or advice?

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1. See here for ideas. Check out the links on the left. http://www.myweddingvows.com/
2. google wedding vows to get some ideas, and then write from the heart. Having said that, my husband didn't look up anything, he just started writing how he felt, and it was PHENOMENAL. Loved every word of it!
3. Here's a guide to writing your wedding vows, even with a creative twist: Just Say It You might be surprised how effectively you can write. It's the "getting it down on paper" that jams some people up. So don’t sit down to write. Instead, get a tape recorder. Find a private place. Maybe put on some music, but softly, so you don't obscure your voice on the tape. Then, just speak. Say what you really want to say. Be honest. Don't worry about the words. Then replay the tape. Find the phrases or sentences that really work, that communicate your true intent. If something on the tape makes you laugh, cry, smile, it’s a winner. Copy it all down, without worrying about grammar, completeness, or the order of the ideas. You might want to write each phrase on a separate index card. Then begin to determine an order for the cards. You can arrange and rearrange them until you get it just right. Fill in any gaps if needed. "Structure" It Like A Great Song The structure or progression typically starts small, and increases gradually in intensity through time, with small moments of decrease or leveling out, building and building to a peak about 4/5 of the way through, and then tapering back down to a conclusion. Just like your favorite song does. Shape your vows, or your wedding speech, in a similar fashion. The most powerful, most moving, most intense moments of your vows should be 4/5 of the way through; build up to them gradually, and then gently release back down to the level where you started. Less is More, Be Simple Good writing doesn’t require big words or long sentences. It should aim to successfully communicate particular thoughts, sentiments or ideas. Be Specific Think about the writing that has affected you. ]Every word, every sentence need not move the earth. But try to come up with five moments that darn near do. The crowd will be mesmerized. Stay away from broad generalities ("I will love you forever") and focus on small specific expressions of love. If you write about one specific event ("I promise to always dry if you wash, and wash if you dry") you write, by extension, about all events. Pretentiousness = Bad Writing Pretentiousness is the hallmark of bad writing. Good writing communicates, enlightens and affects the reader or listener, and takes nothing for granted. Avoid Cliches Cliches are a convenient crutch in writing. And your vows should reflect the profound inspiration of your love for one another. If it’s a phrase you've heard before, if it sounds like a line from a song, get rid of it. Find a new and original way to illustrate your point. Have A Thesaurus Handy Remember the thesaurus? If "love" is contained in every line, people are going to get bored and ultimately the power and impact of the word will be diluted. The thesaurus is a quick and easy way to find alternate words. Need some great adjectives to describe your betrothed?Use a thesaurus to find alternate ways to express key concepts. You might find it’s a great source of inspiration if you’re stuck and need some words to break you through. Find a Friend Who Can Write To Give It A Read You may not know any "professional writers" but you probably know people who write as a part of their work. Not reports or factual analyses, but "creative" writing. Or you may know people who do a great deal of reading and thus have a good critical eye. They may be able to give you some constructive advice on how to improve your writing. http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-ceremony-ideas/articles/writing-your-own-vows.aspx