You have seen it replayed a dozen times on TV shows and in movies, where the two couples face each other, holding hand and repeating the Marriage Vows. During this time, it is where the tissues comes in handy as guest wipe away the tears off their face as they listened to the couple say their vows. This sacred and traditional process always hits a soft spot in our hearts, where we believe that love will last a lifetime. In reality, divorces are more apparent and some people have avoided marriage all together to not even bother with it. So why have Marriage Vows?
Marriage Vows in practical terms is an accountability promise that we say to one another. The famous vows we hear all the time goes something like this. I, ____, take you, ____, to be my lawfully 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, until death do us part. There are more modern versions that cater to the couples personalities but this traditional vow really hits home because it encompasses all aspects of our life. By writing our own vows sometimes we only include things that may seem important at the time but may not be within the context when things takes a rougher turn in your marriage life.
Once you say I, ____, take you, ____, to be my lawfully 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, until death do us part, you are letting the Universe know that you both take accountability in fostering the marriage and helping it mature and develop. With anything new we create, we always must put the Time, Effort, and Love to make it work. Your success will depend on how much Sacrifice you are willing to do to put the other person first.
As long as we can keep our Promise to each other and to the Universe, the concept of the Marriage Vows has fulfilled its purpose. So, let’s keep Marriage Vows a tradition for many generations to follow and experience. Those few words will impact your marriage for a lifetime, it is worth keeping and not letting it slip away and be forgotten. They are the cornerstone to building your family.
