Wedding Vows

I have always thought its sweet that couples write their wedding vows. I will say that it is a BIG task and that only the literature-ly talented should attempt it. Personalized wedding vows provide an insight into the thoughts and characteristics of the couple standing at the altar front. Its reveals much about the relationship of the couple and their 'together-ness' hence the task should not be taken lightly.

Alex and I have decided to go with the traditional vows since we really don't have the time to sit down and go through the dictionary for more ways to say 'I do' :) Our marriage counselor did suggest that we use a Dr. Seuss version of the wedding vows, that is if we were game for a little wit and humor on the biggest day of our lives. He has suggested this piece to the other couples he counseled as well but so far, there were no takers. So I'm posting it here.

Anybody game to use this? Warning: Its quite a long read

Pastor: Will you answer me right now
These questions, as your wedding vow?

Groom: Yes, I will answer right now
Your questions as my wedding vow.

Pastor: Will you take her as your wife?
Will you love her all your life?

Groom: Yes, I take her as my wife,
Yes I'll love her all my life.

Pastor: Will you have and also to hold
Just as you have at this time told?

Groom: Yes I wil have, and I will hold,
Just as I have at this time told,
Yes, I will love her all my life
As I now take her as my wife.

Pastor: Will you love through good and bad?
Whether you're happy or sad?

Groom: Yes, I'll love through good and bad,
Whether we're happy or sad,
Yes I will have and I will hold
Just as I have already told,
Yes I will love her all my life,
Yes I will take her as my wife!

Pastor: Will you love her if you're rich?
Or if you're poor and in a ditch?

Groom: Yes I'll love her if we're rich,
And I will love her in a ditch,
I'll love her through good times and bad,
Whether we are happy or sad,
Yes I will have, and I will hold
(I could have sworn this has been told!)
I promise to love all my life
This woman, as my lawful wife!

Pastor: Will you love her when you're fit,
And also when you're feeling sick?

Groom: Yes, I'll love her when we're fit,
And when we're hurt and when we're sick,
And I will love her when we're rich
And I will love her in a ditch
And I will love through good and bad,
And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have and I will hold
Ten years from now a thousandfold,
Yes I will love for my whole life,
This lovely woman as my wife!

Pastor: Will you love with all your heart?
Will you love till death you part?

Groom: Yes I'll love with all my heart
From now until death do us part,
And I will love her when we're rich,
And when we're broke and in a ditch,
And when we're fit and when we're sick,
(Oh, CAN'T we get this finished quick?)
And I will love through good and bad,
And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have and I will hold,
And if I might now be so bold,
I'll love her my entire life,
Yes, I WILL take her as my wife!

Pastor: Then if you'll take her as your wife,
And if you'll love her all your life,
And if you'll have and if you'll hold,
From now until the stars grow cold,
And if you'll love through good and bad,
And whether you're happy or sad,
And love in sickness and in health,
And when you're poor and when in wealth,
And if you'll love with all your heart,
From now until death do you part,
Yes, if you'll love her through and through,
Please answer with these words:

Pastor and Groom: I DO!


It's a mouthful isn't it? I think this could be the one time where both the wedding party and the guests are glad the ceremony is over! :)


cheryl