30+ Best Examples of Traditional Wedding Vows That Will Inspire Your Ceremony

By BrownAmeliaMar 14, 2025

Classic Religious Wdding Vows

Christian Traditional Vows

"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my wedded [husband/wife], to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge you my faith."
"I take you to be my [husband/wife], before God and these witnesses. I promise to be faithful to you, to respect and honor you, to be understanding of your needs, to care for you in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, to be yours alone as long as we both shall live."
"In the name of God, I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife], to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."

Catholic Traditional Wedding Vows

"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife]. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life."
"I, [Name], take you, [Name], for my lawful [husband/wife], to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."

Jewish Traditional Vows

"Harei at mekudeshet li b'taba'at zo k'dat Moshe v'Yisrael." (Behold, you are consecrated to me with this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel.)
"Ani l'dodi, v'dodi li." (I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine.)

Traditional Wedding Vows From Different Cultures

Hindu Traditional Vows

"With God as our witness, I take the Seven Steps with you, and with each step, I make these promises: For food, for strength, for prosperity, for wisdom, for progeny, for long life, and for harmony and friendship."
"You are my husband/wife, my partner, and my friend. I will love you, respect you, and be true to you through all the seasons of life."

Muslim Traditional Vows

"I, [Name], offer you myself in marriage in accordance with the instructions of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him. I pledge, in honesty and with sincerity, to be for you an obedient and faithful [husband/wife]."
"I pledge to you the covenant of my love and strength, my support, my faithfulness, and my utmost devotion. I shall care for you in sickness and in health, in happiness and in sorrow, in ease and in hardship."

Celtic Traditional Vows

"You are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give you my Body, that we Two might be One. I give you my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done."
"I vow you the first cut of my meat, the first sip of my wine, from this day it shall only be your name I cry out in the night and into your eyes that I smile each morning; I shall be a shield for your back as you are for mine, no shall a grievous word be spoken about us, for our marriage is sacred between us and no stranger shall hear my grievance. Above and beyond this, I will cherish and honor you through this life and into the next."

Timeless Secular wedding Vows

"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife], my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."
"I choose you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife], as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways life may find us."
"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife], my constant friend, my faithful partner, and my love from this day forward. In the presence of our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."

Historical Traditional Vows

"With this ring, I thee wed, with my body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow." (Book of Common Prayer, 1549)
"I plight thee my troth." (A medieval English vow meaning "I pledge my loyalty.")
"I take thee to be my wedded [husband/wife], to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth." (Traditional Anglican vow)

Personalized Traditional Wedding Vows

"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be no other than yourself. Loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, with respect for your integrity, and faith in your abiding love for me, I join my life with yours."
"Today, I take you, [Name], to be my [husband/wife]. I promise to walk with you, hand in hand, wherever our journey leads us. Living and growing together, through the years, and knowing that the best is yet to be."
"I, [Name], affirm my love to you, [Name], as I invite you to share my life. You are the most beautiful, smart, and generous person I have ever known, and I promise always to respect you. With kindness, unselfishness and trust, I will work by your side to create a wonderful life together."

Shorter Traditional Wedding Vows

"I will love you, honor you, and cherish you, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, from this day forward until death do us part."
"I take you as my wedded [husband/wife], to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, till death do us part."
"With this ring, I give you my heart, I promise from this day forward, you shall not walk alone, may my heart be your shelter, and my arms be your home."

Unique But Traditional Wedding Vows

Historical Traditional Vows

"I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend, your partner in parenthood, your ally in conflict, your greatest fan and your toughest adversary, your comrade in adventure, your student and your teacher, your consolation in disappointment, your accomplice in mischief, your strength in your need and vulnerable in your presence, and most of all, your associate in the search for enlightenment."
"I vow to help you love life, to always hold you with tenderness, to have the patience that love demands, to speak when words are needed, and to share the silence when they are not, to agree to disagree on red velvet cake, and to live within the warmth of your heart and always call it home."
"I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
"Today I commit myself to you. When you need someone to encourage you, I want it to be me. When you need a helping hand, I want it to be mine. When you long for someone to smile at, turn to me. When you have something to share, share it with me."
"I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life. I promise to love you, care for you, respect you, and be faithful to you. I will laugh with you and cry with you, support you in sickness and in health, and treat you with dignity, honesty, and kindness. I give you my friendship, my trust, and my love from this day forward."