Links for vow renewal wording?

[~Kate~]

I'm having a hard time finding some write-ups for what to say during our vow renewal ceremony. We have 2 kidlets and want to work them in somehow (OTHER than DS escorting me down the isle and DD being flower girl).

Any sites, links or ideas?

[Maria 05]

http://www.idotaketwo.com/renewing_wedding_vows.html
this site seems to have a lot of information but I will keep looking for you

[Gemini13]

I don't have any links but here are a few that I have come across that might give you some ideas:


I ____________, take you, __________, to be my always-and-forever partner and friend. I have known no other love like yours and I joyously re-pledge myself to you now, just as I did ____ years ago. I will continue to share with you all of the good and all of the bad, all of the joy and all of the sorrow of life. I rejoice in our union and promise to continue loving you for the rest of my life. This is the covenant I renew with you today.

(Name of Husband/Wife) I believe in this marriage more strongly now than ever and it is with both a joy and a trust born of experience that I commit myself once again to you, to be your loving and faithful (Husband/Wife). You are the love of my life and I wish to spend the rest of my life married to you.

My dearest __________, it was 20 years ago that we first pledged our commitment to one another, but it seems like just yesterday that I was standing across from my (beautiful bride/handsome groom). We have been through a lot together –– laughter and tears, joy and sorrow - and yet, through all of those times, I can honestly say, I have loved you every step of the way. Today, I want to renew those vows again and pledge my love and life to you. I promise to be there for you in sickness and in health, and through all the stages of life, on good and bad hair days. Whether you feel thin, fat, beautiful, ugly, fit and trim, or out of shape I will always think that you are perfect - perfect for me. I am here to be your supporter, your confidant, and your best friend. You have been a blessing to me for all these years and am honored that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you.

You have changed since then. I have changed, too, and the world around us has changed most of all. But one thing has not changed. Twenty years ago, I promised to love you, to give of my best to you, to cherish and keep you no matter what else happened. I have not always lived up to my best intentions but I have always loved you. I still love you. I love you more now than I did then because I know you better now. And I've matured: the sharp edges of youth have mellowed, increasing my capacity for, and my pleasure in love. We've watched our babies grow up and become independent. We've moved, we've had successes and setbacks, we've weathered a good many storms. Some of the things we worried about turned out not to matter at all. What really mattered was our love. The one constant in our lives has grown stronger and I thank you now for the joy you've given me during these 20 years together. It is with a glad heart that I renew my original wedding vows. I still promise to love you, honor you, cherish and keep you. I continue to want you, for better or worse, for richer or poorer. Whatever the future may hold for us, we will always have our love. It is enough.

(spouse's name), 20 years ago, I pledged my love and commitment to you, but it seems like only yesterday. I promised to love you, honor you, comfort and keep you. I pledged to be by your side in sickness and in health, in times of want, and times of plenty, for better or worse, for the rest of our lives. We have had all of those things, and you have been by my side as we created a family, a home, and a life together. Today, at the beginning of our 20th year as husband and wife, in the presence of God, and our family and friends, I renew my vows to you, pledging my eternal love for you, and eagerly awaiting what life may bring us.

"I offer myself to you as a partner in life. I vow to love you in sickness and health. I commit myself to encourage you in good times and in bad. I will cherish and respect you all the days of our life together. Starting anew once again, I give thanks that I have found you. May our marriage be a gift to the world and our families as your love is a gift to me."


When you first joined hands and hearts 20 years ago, you did not know where life would take you. You promised to love, honor and cherish one another through all things. Life has surely brought you both wonderful blessings and difficult tribulations and you have faced them all together.

So, as you come here today, in the presence of God, your family and friends, and as you reflect back over all the years as husband and wife, do you now wish to reaffirm the vows you took years ago?

[Gemini13]

I think the hand ceremony is beautiful and since we are probably not going to be getting new rings, I've changed the wording to apply to a renewal ceremony to use instead of the ring vows if anyone is interested....


(Bride), please face (Groom), and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, strong, yet tender and sincere with love, as he again promises to love you all the days of his life.
These are the hands that have worked along side yours, as together you built your home and family, as you laughed and cried, as you shared your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you placed with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, felt his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet were so gentle as they held your babies for the first time.
These are the hands that worked long hours for you and your family.
These are the hands that have held you tight as you struggled through difficult times.
These are the hands that comforted you when you were sick, or consoled you when you were grieving.
And these are the hands that will continue to love you passionately and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

Now, hold his left hand in yours and repeat after me

I ____, give to you, ______,
a new promise and yet not so new;
a new wife, and yet not so new;
a new affirmation of love from the heart that has loved you for over 20 years
and will love you for as many more as God allots to it.
This is the covenant I renew with you today.


(Groom) please hold (Bride)’s hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, small, yet strong and sincere with love, as she again pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.
These are the hands that have worked along side yours, as together you built your home and family, as you laughed and cried, as you shared your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands that held you in joy, excitement and hope, each time she told you that you were to have a child, that together you had created a new life.
These are the hands that holds each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.
These are the hands that massages tension from your neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that have countless times wiped the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy
These are the hands that have comforted you in illness, and held you when fear or grief wracked your mind.
And these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

Now, hold her left hand in yours and repeat after me

I ____, give to you, ______,
a new promise and yet not so new;
a new husband, and yet not so new;
a new affirmation of love from the heart that has loved you for over 20 years
and will love you for as many more as God allots to it.
This is the covenant I renew with you today.


Prayer

God, bless these hands that you see before you this day.
May they always be held by one another.
Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment.
Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love.
Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in your grace, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for your perfection.
May _____ and ______ see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.
We ask this in your name, Amen.


I almost cried while doing this, it just says so much.....:happysigh:

[~Kate~]

I almost cried while doing this, it just says so much.....:happysigh:OMG I started crying while reading it! :lol:

Thanks for the responses girls! :)