Heartfelt & Creative Wedding Vows for Him to Inspire You

Though it has become more popular in recent years to personalize your vows, there’s nothing wrong with going a more formal or traditional route. These vows are timeless and are a great option if you’re worried about getting tongue-tied on the big day.

Formal vows often take on the traditions of the couple’s religious and/or cultural background, so take some time to research vow options that are in accordance with your faith. You may also want to consult your officiant if they are a pastor or priest, as they can help you build formal vows as well. For additional ideas, you can check out our complete guide to traditional wedding vows.

• “I, _____, take you, _____, to be my wife/husband, 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 us do part.”
• "I,_____, take you, _____, to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all the days of my life."
• Catholic: "____, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
• "This ring I give you, in token and pledge of our constant faith and abiding love."
• Jewish (traditionally said in Hebrew): "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."
• Hindu:
  “Let us take the first step to provide our household with a nourishing and pure diet, avoiding those foods that are injurious to healthy living.
  Let us take the second step to develop physical, mental, and spiritual powers.
  Let us take the third step to increase our wealth by righteous means and proper use.
  Let us take the fourth step to acquire knowledge, happiness, and harmony through mutual love and trust.
  Let us take the fifth step so that we are blessed with strong, virtuous, and heroic children.
  Let us take the sixth step for self-restraint and longevity.
  Finally, let us take the seventh step and be true companions and remain lifelong partners by this wedlock.“
• Muslim: “I pledge, in honesty and sincerity, to be for you a faithful and helpful husband.”
• “I, _____, commit myself to you, _____, as a wife/husband to learn and grow with, to explore and adventure with, to respect you in everything as an equal partner, in the foreknowledge of joy and pain, strength and weariness, direction and doubt, for all the risings and settings of the sun. We tie these knots to symbolize our connection to one another. They represent our trust in each other and our combined strength together.”
• “I vow to walk beside you in all things — in joy and in hardship, in triumph and in challenge — as your equal partner and lifelong friend. With God as my witness, I promise to honor the sacredness of our union.”
• “With deepest sincerity, I pledge to honor you, respect you, and cherish you for all of my days, guided by the traditions of our faith and the love of our families.”

Sometimes less is more. A succinct statement can often carry more weight than a drawn-out speech. Touching one-line vows are also much easier for your fiancée and the other wedding attendees to remember long after the day is over. Here are some one-liner examples of vows for him.

• “My dreams at night are reflections of joyous times we have spent together and adventures that await.”
• “I have never been more certain of a decision than wanting to spend the rest of my life with you.”
• “When I look in your eyes, I am reminded how lucky I am.”
• “Sometimes I like to watch you just go about your normal activities and reflect on the joy you bring to my life.”
• “I am a better person with you in my life.”
• “I am excited about what my life path holds with you sitting shotgun.”
• “Words can’t describe the amount of joy you bring to my life.”
• “I love and cherish you, secure in the knowledge that you are my best friend, my dearest, my kind and adoring wife/husband.”
• “Making you smile is the biggest accomplishment of my life.”
• “I can’t wait to hold your hand as my wife/husband for the rest of my life.”
• “You have the core of my heart beating for you, a love beyond what words can express.”
• “You are my dream come true, and I can’t wait for the reality we get to build together.”
• “Forever with you simply will not be enough, but from this day forward, I vow to make the most of every moment.”
• “With this ring, I promise that you’ll never have to face the world alone.”
• “You are my guide to love, my every wish, and the person I want to grow old with.”
• “From this day forward, my heart is yours.”
• “With every sunrise, I’ll choose you again and again.”

If a one-liner doesn’t capture the depth of your love, then creating complete, deeply romantic vows might be the best way to express yourself. Below, we have compiled a collection of more detailed wedding vow examples for him to build upon a congruent thought or theme. Read through these sample vows to gain inspiration and select the best wording — don’t be afraid to put your personal spin on what you see here!

• “I could thank you for loving me, but instead I want to thank you for showing me that I deserve to be loved. And I could thank you for fixing me, but instead I want to thank you for showing me that I was never broken.”
• “I promise to be your faithful spouse. I vow to love you when the sun shines, when the rain falls, in sickness, and in health, through good times and bad. When you look at this ring, think of me and remember that I love you always.
• “When you walked into my life, love walked in. It was a magical moment that I will treasure forever with you. I will walk together with you and with love.”
• “All I have in this world I give to you, I promise to hold and keep you, comfort, protect, and shelter you, for all the days of my life.”
• “I promise you my unconditional love, tenderness, and undying devotion, to not ask you to be more than you are, and to love you for being you.”
• “Today, _____, I join my life to yours, not merely as your partner, but as your friend, your lover, and your confidant. Let me be the shoulder you lean on, the rock on which you rest, the companion of your life. With you, I will walk my path from this day forward.”
• “On this day, I pledge to be the partner you dreamed of marrying when you were a child. It will be my continued goal to uncover all your dreams for the future and work toward making them a reality that we can both share and enjoy.”
• “When you smile, I feel a level of accomplishment you wouldn’t begin to understand. When you cry, I interpret it as a failure on my behalf. I view your emotions as a gauge of how I am performing as a soon-to-be spouse. I promise to continue to watch over you and strive to keep a smile on your face for all the days to come.”
• “I want your worst. Give me your bad hair days, your long commutes, your burnt coffee, your lost keys, your stained clothes. Give me your everyday, and I will give you my love to make it alright.”
• “I promise to love you not only for who you are today, but for who you will become, and to grow with you as we write our story together.”
• “No matter how life changes us, I vow to choose you every single day and build a future filled with love and laughter.”

Even if you aren’t the overly sentimental type, you can still infuse a bit of personality in your vows! Take this as an opportunity to showcase the laughter — along with the love — that makes your relationship so strong. It is always a good idea to ground your funny wedding vows in humor that your spouse-to-be and guests will connect with, like a personal story or anecdote. We have a complete guide to writing funny vows, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

• “I promise to beat anyone up who makes you cry. And if I'm the one who made you cry, I promise to beat myself up and do everything in my power to make you laugh again."
• “I promise to love you five-ever, because it's more than four-ever.”
• "I promise to unclog the tub, even though only one of us has long hair."
• “I promise to turn on the air conditioning when you are hot, even if I am totally freezing.”
• “I vow to always get a professional, even though I really want to try and do it myself first.”
• “Once I take your hand, I promise I'll never let you go — our clothes will have to be specially made — but it’ll be worth it.”
• “I vow to take your hand when it is too dark, and the dog out when it is too early.”
• “I vow not to continue watching a Netflix series we started together without you. Or at least pretend it's the first time I’ve watched it when we watch it again.”

Even if you plan to write your own vows from scratch, it is never a bad idea to incorporate some words from a professional. The following quotes and poems are from some of the greatest thinkers and writers of all time, so feel free to weave them into your big day if one resonates with you. Featuring these quotes on wedding signs around your ceremony area is also a great way to get guests in the mood to celebrate true love!

• “In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” - Maya Angelou
• “You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss
• “If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” - Ernest H. Shepard
• “Love starts as a feeling,
  But to continue is a choice;
  And I find myself choosing you
  More and more every day.“ - Justin Wetch, “Bending the Universe”
• “People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up and call it love.” - Dr. Seuss
• “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” - Mignon McLaughlin
• “Love is a friendship set to music.” - Joseph Campbell
• “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” - Oprah Winfrey
• “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.” - John Lennon
• “If tomorrow is judgment day,
  And I’m standing on the front line,
  And the Lord asks me what I did with my life,
  I will say I spent it with you.” - Whitney Houston

Shared passions often shape a couple’s story, and weaving those interests into vows makes them more personal and memorable. These vows should remind grooms that promises can be tied to what they love doing most with their partner — from cooking to hiking to music. Keep it heartfelt, a little playful, and always rooted in how those shared passions strengthen their bond.

When it comes to writing marriage vows, there’s only one hard and fast rule: Speak from the heart. Outside of that, there’s really no right or wrong way to write your vows.

That said, there are a few things that can be helpful to keep in mind to ensure your vows are meaningful and succinct enough to hold your guests’ attention. You can use Minted’s vow writing worksheet to help you organize your thoughts, along with the following steps to writing the perfect vows.

If you’re looking to bring down the house with your heartfelt vows, then aim to have them be as personal as possible. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and put the full force of your love for your spouse on full display! The tips above will help you dial up sentimental feelings, but to ensure there isn’t a dry eye at your ceremony, you can also consider the following tips.

OK, so you have written out your marriage vows and are happy with your final draft. The hard work is over, right? Not so fast! Now it’s time to make sure you’re ready to recite them on your big day. We have created a helpful checklist to review when planning the presentation of your vows.

Your shared vows can be a very memorable part of your wedding. Just like you would hire a photographer or videographer to preserve memories on camera, you could choose to preserve your vows in a creative way. Here are a few ideas:

• Have your written vows framed and display them in your bedroom.
  This is an excellent way to stay aligned with the promises you make to your spouse, and is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you walk by it.
• Turn your vows into art. Take the idea above a step further by having the words printed and framed through Minted. This could make a great anniversary gift after your first year of marriage. After all, the traditional first wedding anniversary gift is something from paper.

We’ve gathered answers to the questions couples ask most about writing and delivering vows. Think of this as a friendly guide to help calm nerves and clear up any confusion before the big day.

Writing your vows is one of the most meaningful parts of planning your wedding. It’s your chance to share promises that capture who you are as a couple and how you want to grow together in the years ahead. The examples and tips here are meant to spark ideas and show you that vows don’t have to be complicated. They just need to come from the heart.

As you sit down to write, remember that your words will become memories you and your partner hold close for a lifetime. Keep them honest, keep them personal, and don’t worry about perfection. What matters most is that your vows reflect the love you feel today and the commitment you’re excited to carry into the future. For a beautiful way to preserve those promises, explore Minted’s wedding collection, from vow books to keepsakes that let your words live on long after the big day.