how long should wedding vows be

How long should wedding vows be?

Wedding vow length guidance by ceremony style, word count, and delivery pace.

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Most wedding vows feel best at 150 to 250 words. Short vows can be 60 seconds. Longer vows should still stay under three minutes.

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I choose you today and every day. You are my greatest adventure, my calm in chaos, and my always.

RomanticFor Her

You are my person, my home, and my greatest gift. I vow to love you today and forever.

ShortAny Partner

I promise to always be on your side, especially when we are both wrong.

FunnyFor Him

I take you to be my wedded partner, to have and to hold, from this day forward.

TraditionalAny Partner

With God as our guide, I promise to love you with patience, kindness, and grace.

ReligiousAny Partner

May our home be warm, our laughter easy, and our love steady through every road ahead.

TraditionalAny Partner

Yes. Short vows can feel powerful when every line is specific.

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