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Be honest and sincere. Your vows should be a reflection of your true feelings for your partner.

Be specific. Don’t just say “I love you.” Talk about the specific things that you love about your partner.

Be personal. Avoid clichés and generic phrases. Make your vows unique to your relationship.

Be positive. Your vows should be a celebration of your love, not a list of your partner’s flaws.

Be brief. Your vows should be short and to the point. You don’t want to bore your guests or make them feel uncomfortable.

Be prepared to cry. It’s perfectly normal to get emotional when you’re saying your vows.
Have fun! This is a special day, so enjoy it!

Some examples of good wedding vows include:

“I promise to love you unconditionally, to always be there for you, and to cherish our relationship for the rest of my life.”

“I promise to always put you first, to make you laugh, and to make you feel loved every day. You are my everything, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”

Ultimately, the best wedding vows are the ones that come from the heart.

Some common wedding traditions include:
• Walking down the aisle
• The exchange of vows
• The giving and receiving of rings
• The first kiss
• The cutting of the cake
• The first dance
• The bouquet toss
• The garter toss.

These traditions can be adapted to fit the couple’s individual preferences and style. For example, some couples choose to write their own vows, while others opt for traditional vows. Some couples exchange rings that have been passed down in their families, while others choose new rings. And some couples skip some or all of the traditional wedding traditions altogether.

The most important thing is that the wedding traditions reflect the couple’s love and commitment to each other.

First look: The bride and groom see each other before the ceremony, usually for photos.

Ceremony in a non-traditional venue: Weddings are no longer just held in churches or banquet halls. Couples are getting married in all sorts of places, from backyards to breweries.

Personalised vows: Couples are writing their own vows, which can be more meaningful and heartfelt than traditional vows.

A focus on food and drinks: Weddings are becoming more casual, with a focus on food and drinks that guests will enjoy.

A shorter ceremony and reception: Couples are opting for shorter ceremonies and receptions so they can spend more time with their guests.

A focus on sustainability: Couples are choosing sustainable options for their wedding, such as using recycled materials or having a plant-based menu.

A focus on fun and dancing: Couples are letting loose and having fun at their weddings, with lots of dancing and partying.

A focus on the couple: Modern weddings are all about the couple and their love for each other. Couples are choosing traditions that reflect their unique personalities and style.

Wedding Bingo. Give guests bingo cards with wedding-related items on them. When the items are mentioned during the wedding, guests can mark them off their cards. The first person to get five in a row wins a prize.

Wedding Shoe Game. The bride and groom sit back-to-back and each remove one shoe. The shoes are then mixed up and placed in front of the guests. Guests take turns trying to guess which shoe belongs to the bride and which shoe belongs to the groom. The person with the most correct guesses wins a prize.

Wedding Scavenger Hunt. Give guests a list of wedding-related items to find around the venue. The first person to find all of the items wins a prize.

Wedding Mad Libs. Have guests fill in the blanks of a wedding-themed Mad Libs story.

Wedding Dance-Off. Have guests pair up and dance to their favourite wedding songs. The couple with the best dance moves wins a prize.

Wedding Karaoke. Have guests take turns singing their favourite wedding songs. The person with the best singing voice wins a prize.