Nicole my love Let's Write our own vows, she says!! It will be sooo cute, she says!! And I'm glad you did. It's given me a chance to really dig into my heart...
Opening with a light, true moment of how the idea started. Sets a human tone.
11 years ago we walked into each other's lives. 11 years ago we made memories together that couldn't be forgotten. 11 years ago we fell in love. We started our journey together then and God has brought us back together now to be an example of his love.
Grounds the vows in real history and meaning. One clear timeline + larger purpose.
Today I stand in front of you, our family, friends and God to give you my heart. I see these vows not as promises but as privileges.
Beautiful reframe — “privileges” instead of heavy duty. This is the mindset shift from Module 1.
I promise to continue doing the things I did to win your heart, well into our future. I promise to lift you up when you are down and do my best to bring out the best in you. I promise to never give up on our love, our goals and our dreams.
First cluster of promises: personal care and perseverance. Concrete and lasting.
I promise to love and respect our children and treat them all as my own. I will be their protector, their support, their teacher and their friend. I will lead them by being an example of the way they should be treated and the way they should be loved.
Family promise — specific roles. Shows the vows include the whole life being built.
I promise to take care of you when you're sick, to hold you when you're sad, to listen when you need to talk, and to get excited with you when you're happy.
Everyday emotional care. Simple verbs that anyone can picture.
I promise to continue growing as a person so we can grow as a team. I promise to love and respect you unconditionally from this day forward.
Growth + unconditional commitment. Clean and strong.
I read something once that says the most Spiritual thing you can do is to choose. Before you can have a relationship with God you must choose to have a relationship with God. Before you can live a life of service you must first choose to serve others. Before you can love with your whole heart you must choose to love with your whole heart.
A short reflective bridge that elevates the final choice language.
Nicole my love. My desires, dreams and faith are so strong that my heart for you will never break, my smile for you will never fade and my love for you will never end. You are my favorite memories from the past and you're my vision of the future. So, I choose to give you my whole heart today and everyday as long as we both shall live. I love you fully
Closing: returns to the name, states the choice clearly, and ends with a simple, complete “I love you.” Perfect landing.