Wedding Vow Writing Helper
How long should wedding vows be? About 1–2 minutes spoken — roughly 150–300 words. Draft yours below and watch the count + read-time update live. Nothing is saved or sent; it’s just for you.
✍️ Vow Writing Helper
Vow-writing prompts (if you’re stuck)
Answer a few of these and you’ll have a draft fast: When did you know? What does an ordinary Tuesday with them feel like? What have they taught you? What are you promising — specifically? What do you want them to remember on a hard day? End on a promise, not a summary.
Frequently asked questions
How long should wedding vows be?
About 1–2 minutes spoken, or roughly 150–300 words. Long enough to feel personal, short enough to hold the room. The tool above shows your live read-time.
How do I start writing my vows?
Begin with a specific memory (how you met or a small everyday moment), say what changed because of them, then list your promises. End on a promise rather than a summary. Read it out loud to check the flow.
Should both partners write the same length?
Agree on a rough length and tone in advance (both ~2 minutes, both funny-then-heartfelt) so one isn’t a paragraph and the other a novel. You don’t have to share the content — just the format.
After the vows: keep them
Couples increasingly frame their vows — or the first-dance song — on the wall. See the wedding song canvas or a photo + vows canvas.
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