Wedding Vows Worksheet

What’s on this vows worksheet

This wedding vows worksheet gives you guided prompts—opening, what you admire, promises, and closing. Use it to structure your thoughts before writing. Here’s how each section works.

Print the worksheet and take your time. Draft early—4–6 weeks before the wedding—and practice reading aloud. Aim for 1–2 minutes when spoken.

How to use this vows worksheet — 2 real scenarios

Scenario 1: Couple who struggles to put feelings into words

You love your partner but find it hard to express. The prompts give you a starting point. Jot bullet points: their laugh, the way they listen, that trip to the mountains. Turn bullets into sentences. Many couples draft in 30 minutes, set it aside, and come back to edit. The structure does the heavy lifting.

Scenario 2: Couple who wants to match tone and length

You’re both writing vows and want them balanced. Fill out the worksheet separately, then share drafts. Compare length—if one has 300 words and the other 100, adjust. Agree on a rough outline: opening (30 sec), what you admire (30 sec), promises (60 sec), closing (15 sec). The worksheet gives you a common structure.

Example fill-out

Opening: “When we met, I had no idea you’d become my favorite person. It was your laugh—the way you find joy in small things—that first drew me in.” What I admire: “You’re the most steady person I know. When I’m spinning out, you ground me. You show up for my family, our friends, me—without being asked.” Promises: “I promise to choose you every day, to be your partner in adventure and quiet nights, to make you laugh when you’re stressed, to grow with you.” Closing: “That’s why I choose you, today and always. I love you.”

Common mistakes (and how to fix them)

1. Leaving vows for the week before. Start 4–6 weeks out. Draft, set aside, come back. Rushed vows feel rushed.

2. Writing a novel. Aim for 150–250 words. Edit ruthlessly. Guests want to feel the moment, not check their watches.

3. Making unkeepable promises. Promise presence, honesty, partnership—not perfection.

4. Forgetting to practice aloud. Read your vows out loud. Time yourself. Smooth the rough spots.

5. Going too private. A little humor is fine—but guests should understand the gist.

Customization tips

Matching with your partner: Agree on structure and length. Share drafts or word counts. Some couples write the middle together, keep opening and closing personal.

Incorporating tradition: Add a traditional line at the end—“With these words and this ring, I thee wed.” The worksheet covers the personal part.

Keeping a copy: Give one to your officiant. Frame your vows or print them in your album. The worksheet becomes a keepsake.