30 Different and Unqiue Wedding Vows For Inspiration

If I’m your celebrant it’s highly encouraged, to write personal special, custom, vows for your wedding because it’s with your vows that you create your marriage - that you breathe your marriage to life.

But, below are some examples of traditional and modern vows I’ve found that might inspire you to write your own, or you’re welcome to steal and edit to your liking.

1. Garden of Growing Love

From this day forward, I dedicate myself to making our love grow deeper and stronger with each passing season. I’ll celebrate your spirit in the good times and shelter your heart in the rough patches. Together we’ll create a tapestry of shared dreams, weaving our individual strengths into a bond that can’t be broken. I promise to honour your independence while nurturing our connection, to support your dreams while building our shared vision. Through laughter and tears, triumphs and challenges, I vow to stand beside you, making our love story richer with each chapter we write together.

2. Dance of Daily Love

Standing here today, I’m filled with gratitude and joy. The years together have only deepened my love, and you still make my heart flutter. I promise to be there for you always - from the best times to the tough ones. I vow to make you laugh until we’re both in stitches, to dance with you in the kitchen, and to always have your favourite snacks ready when you need them. I promise to love you more with each passing day, to cherish our inside jokes, and to make even ordinary arvo moments extraordinary. This ring symbolises my unconditional love, faithfulness, and commitment to you.

3. Sanctuary of Eternal Love

On our journey together, I pledge my heart to be your sanctuary. When shadows fall, I’ll be your strength; in moments of need, your warmth and comfort. Together we’ll embrace life’s joys and share its burdens, finding laughter even in the challenging times. I give you all that I am, loving every bit of who you are with every piece of my soul. I promise to be fully present in our quiet moments and to celebrate joyfully in our victories. Together, we’ll build a home where love thrives, understanding flourishes, and dedication never wavers, cherishing our bond through all of life’s changing seasons.

4. Adventure’s Promise

I stand here today to take you as my wedded spouse. I promise to be your partner in adventure, your comfort when times are tough, and your greatest supporter in all endeavours. Together, we’ll build a ripper life filled with love, understanding, and endless possibility.

5. Symphony of Souls

Today, I take you to be my wedded spouse. I promise to appreciate our differences, celebrate what makes us alike, and grow together through life’s changes. Our partnership will be my greatest adventure, filled with love, respect, and endless discovery.

6. Journey’s Foundation

Before everyone gathered here, I take you to be my wedded partner in life’s great journey. I promise to listen with an open heart, speak with kindness, and act with compassion. Our love will be the foundation upon which we build our shared future, filled with joy, growth, and endless discovery.

7. Bridge of Forever

With deep love and commitment, I take you as my wedded partner. I promise to honour your dreams, respect your independence, and cherish our connection through all of life’s changes. Together, we’ll create a beauty of a life filled with joy, growth, and endless love.

8. Dawn of Tomorrow’s Dreams

As we stand at the threshold of our shared tomorrow, I commit my life to nurturing our love with unwavering devotion. I’ll be your constant supporter and trusted confidant, creating adventures and exploring life’s paths by your side. Together we’ll build a family wrapped in warmth and understanding, facing every challenge as one unshakeable team. Your successes will be my joy, your dreams my inspiration. I vow to keep our love vibrant and ever-growing, treasuring each precious moment of our journey together. Through all of life’s seasons, I’ll stand faithfully by your side, forever yours.

9. Promise of Partnership

Before these witnesses, I take you as my wedded spouse. I promise to celebrate your triumphs, comfort you in tough times, and face all of life’s challenges by your side. Our partnership will be my greatest priority, nurtured with respect, trust, and boundless love.

10. Lighthouse of Love

Today, before our gathered loved ones, I take you as my wedded partner. I promise to champion your goals, celebrate your victories, and stand beside you in the hard yakka. Our love will be my guiding light, and I vow to keep its flame burning bright through all our tomorrows.

11. Home of the Heart

With deep joy and sincere commitment, I take you to be my beloved partner. I promise to support your dreams, respect who you are, and cherish our connection. Together, we’ll create a home filled with laughter, understanding, and fair dinkum love.

12. Compass of Love

Today, I take you to be my cherished spouse. I promise to embrace our adventures, face our challenges together, and grow alongside you in all ways. Our love will be my compass, leading us through every chapter of our shared journey.

13. Weaver of Dreams

Everyone has dreams, hopes, and wishes for their life. Today, I choose to intertwine my dreams with yours. I promise to be your strength when you need support, your comfort when you need a shoulder, and your cheerleader when you’re chasing your dreams. I vow to bring you coffee before early morning shifts and tea during late nights. I promise to grow with you, learn from you, and walk beside you through all of life’s seasons. Together, we’ll create a story of love, laughter, and endless possibilities.

14. Sacred Promise of Partnership

I call on everyone present to witness that I take you to be my beloved partner in marriage. With joy in my heart, I promise to nurture our love through all of life’s seasons. I vow to be your anchor in storms and your sunshine in darkness. I choose you today and every day that follows, promising to grow with you, learn with you, and build our dreams together.

15. Guardian of Dreams

You’re my best mate, my confidant, and my inspiration. I promise to encourage your dreams and inspire your passions, always being your biggest supporter in whatever path you choose. I vow to learn with you, grow with you, and be challenged by you. I promise to be your safe harbour in stormy weather and your companion in life’s adventures. I’ll always listen to your heart, comfort your soul, and cook your favourite tucker - even when you’re watching what you eat. Your happiness is my joy, for it’s in your smile that I find my greatest delight.

16. Anchor of Devotion

I ask everyone present to witness that I take you as my beloved spouse. I promise to be your steady anchor, your passionate advocate, and your devoted companion through all of life’s adventures. Our partnership will be my greatest blessing, protected and cherished for all our days together.

17. Spirit’s Dance

With profound love and deep conviction, I take you to be my wedded partner. I promise to honour your spirit, respect your independence, and nurture your dreams as if they were my own. Together, we’ll write our story of love, adventure, and endless possibility.

18. Tapestry of Time

I cherish each step that led us here, and I promise to walk life’s path with steadfast dedication to our shared tomorrow. Every morning, I’ll choose you anew, building a life filled with adventure and wonder. Our home will echo with laughter, our hearts bound by trust and understanding. In moments of triumph, I’ll be your biggest fan; in times of doubt, your unwavering support. I promise to grow with you, dream with you, and face each challenge as one. Every day together is a gift, and I vow to make each one more beautiful than the last.

19. Dance of Life

Today, I take you to be my cherished partner in marriage. I promise to dance with you in joy, hold you in sorrow, and walk beside you in all of life’s adventures. Our love will be my compass, guiding us through every chapter of our shared story.

20. Tender Guardian

I call on everyone to witness that I take you as my beloved spouse. I promise to be patient in disagreement, gentle in criticism, and generous with forgiveness. Our bond will be my most treasured gift, and I vow to nurture it with dedication, understanding, and endless love.

21. Celebration of Unity

Before these witnesses, I take you as my beloved partner. I promise to celebrate your wins, share your burdens, and walk beside you in all of life’s moments. Our partnership will be my greatest joy, nurtured with love, respect, and endless devotion.

22. Path of Shared Dreams

I stand here today, choosing you as my partner in all of life’s adventures. From our first meeting, you’ve transformed my world in countless beautiful ways. Your love and devotion have exceeded all my dreams and hopes. I promise to support your passions and embrace your interests as they grow and change. Above all, I vow to choose you every day, without hesitation, without doubt. I promise to love you more deeply with each passing day. Today, I give you my hand to hold and my heart to keep, forever yours.

23. Nurturing Spirit

Before our gathered loved ones, I take you as my beloved partner. I promise to nurture your spirit, support your growth, and cherish our bond through all seasons of life. Our love will be my guiding star, leading us toward our shared tomorrow.

24. Harbor of the Heart

I stand before our friends and family to take you as my beloved spouse. I promise to be your safe harbour, your trusted ally, and your biggest cheerleader. Our partnership will be built on understanding, strengthened by respect, and sustained by unwavering love.

25. Beacon of Hope

I ask everyone present to witness that I take you as my life partner. I promise to be your strength in weakness, your light in darkness, and your constant companion through all of life’s journeys. Our love will be the foundation of our shared dreams and endless possibilities.

26. Symphony of Daily Devotion

Today marks the beginning of our forever, and I promise to fill each day with kindness and understanding. I’ll be your attentive listener, hearing not just your words but understanding your heart’s meaning, even when we disagree. Each day, I vow to honour your feelings with tender care, to find joy in our shared laughter, and to nurture the passion that keeps our love burning bright. My commitment to you will be unwavering - faithful, honest, and complete. As we grow together through life’s seasons, I will be your devoted partner in every adventure, walking beside you with an open heart and steady hand.

27. Trust’s Treasure

I call on everyone to witness that I take you as my wedded spouse. I promise to be your faithful friend, your trusted confidant, and your devoted partner through all of life’s seasons. Our love will be my inspiration, guiding us toward our shared dreams.

28. Keeper of Joy

From the first moment we met, I knew you were extraordinary. You’re the most kindhearted, generous soul I’ve ever known. You bring light to every room, even when you’re running late, always carrying joy with you. You ground me with your presence and fill my world with peace. I will always cherish and honour the beautiful person you are, in all your complexity. You complete me in ways I never knew possible. With all my heart, I commit myself to you for infinity.

29. Companion’s Covenant

I ask everyone here to witness that I take you as my life’s companion. I promise to be your steadfast supporter, your trusted confidant, and your devoted friend. In laughter and tears, in sunshine and rain, I will walk beside you, holding your hand and cherishing every moment we share.

30. Mosaic of Love

From the moment we met, I knew there was something extraordinary about our connection. Through all our adventures - the magical celebrations and the challenging times - we’ve grown stronger together. I promise to respect your individuality while nurturing our bond. I vow to be patient in disagreement, quick to forgive, and always ready with a hug when needed. I promise to build a life with you that celebrates not material riches, but the true treasures of family, friendship, adventure, and love.

What is required to be said by Australian law

In addition to your personal vows, to become a married couple in Australia you must also say these words in your marriage ceremony:

I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, A.B. (or C.D.), take thee, C.D. (or A.B.), to be my lawful wedded wife (husband or spouse)

Or words to that effect.

The traditional church ‘question and answer’ form of the vows is not needed by the Marriage Act for non-religious marriage ceremonies. So the traditional “I do” doesn’t make you married. An Australian marriage celebrant should not say, ‘A.B., will you take C.D., to be your lawful wedded wife (husband or spouse)?’, with the response from the other party of ‘I do’.

You can make slight substitutions and changes to the legal vows thanks to the Marriage Act saying ‘words to that effect’ in subsection 45(2).

So you can say things like:

• ‘husband’, or ‘wife’ or ‘spouse’ may be changed to ‘partner in marriage’
• ‘call upon’ may be changed to ‘ask’
• ‘persons’ may be changed to ‘people’
• ‘thee’ may be changed to ‘you’
• ‘persons here present’ may be changed to ‘everyone here’ or ‘everybody here’ or ‘everyone present here’ or ‘everybody present here’, or
• the couple may leave out either ‘lawful’ or ‘wedded’, but not both.

The following changes to the minimum words are not acceptable:

• ‘family and friends’ cannot replace ‘persons here present’ or ‘everyone here’.