Nontraditional Wedding Vows That Actually Sound Like You

Wedding vows shouldn’t feel like a script from a cheesy rom-com—unless that’s your thing, in which case, go full Meg Ryan. But if you’re here, you’re probably looking for nontraditional wedding vows that actually feel like you. Whether you’re skipping the “for richer or poorer” bit because let’s be real, student loans exist, or you just want vows that are more fuck yeah than I do, I got you.

In this guide, we’re diving into how to write vows that don’t feel like an awkward public speech and actually reflect your weird, wonderful love. Ready? Let’s do this.

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Table of Contents

1. What Are Nontraditional Wedding Vows?
2. Why Choose Nontraditional Vows?
3. How to Write Wedding Vows That Feel Like You
4. Wedding Vow Prompts
5. Examples of Nontraditional Wedding Vows
6. Who Am I and Why Am I the Right Photographer for You?
7. Ready to Plan Your Unconventional Wedding?

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What Are Nontraditional Wedding Vows?

Nontraditional wedding vows are exactly what they sound like—vows that don’t follow the standard script. Instead of repeating the same words everyone else has said for the past 500 years, you get to create something that actually represents your relationship. Maybe your vows are funny, poetic, full of inside jokes, or straight-up emotional. The only rule? There are no rules.

Why Choose Nontraditional Vows?

• You want your wedding to feel authentic. If you’ve been building a life together that’s unique to you, why should your vows be a copy-paste of someone else’s?
• You hate public speaking. Sometimes, traditional vows feel like a performance. Writing your own lets you say what you want in a way that feels comfortable.
• Your love story is too damn cool for boring vows. Whether you met on a dating app, bonded over a mutual love for late-night tacos, or survived IKEA furniture assembly together, your story deserves vows that actually feel like your story.

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How to Write Wedding Vows That Feel Like You

Writing wedding vows might sound terrifying, but trust me—it’s easier than it looks. Here’s how to make the process less oh shit and more hell yes.

1. Start With the Feels

Think about your relationship. What do you love most about your partner? What moments define your relationship? What weird little things do they do that make your heart melt? Start there.

2. Keep It Short (But Not Too Short)

You don’t need to write an entire novel. Aim for around one to two minutes when spoken out loud. If your vows are long enough to need an intermission, maybe edit them down.

3. Make It Personal

Inside jokes, pet names, shared memories—this is the good stuff. Say things that only your partner will truly understand.

4. Throw in a Promise or Two

It is a wedding, after all. Your vows should include a few promises, whether they’re deep and heartfelt or funny as hell. (“I promise to always make you coffee, even if I passive-aggressively leave the Keurig pod in the machine.”)

5. Read It Out Loud

Writing sounds different than speaking. Read your vows out loud to make sure they flow naturally and don’t feel like a weird wedding TED Talk.

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How to Get Started: Wedding Vow Prompts

Staring at a blank page like it personally wronged you? I get it—writing vows can feel overwhelming as hell. But don’t worry, I got you. If you’re feeling stuck, here are some prompts to help you get the words flowing:

• What’s your favorite memory of your partner? The moment that makes you smile every time you think about it.
• When did you know they were ‘the one’? Was it a big, dramatic realization, or was it just the way they always saved you the last slice of pizza?
• What’s something that always makes you think of them? A smell, a song, a weird inside joke that no one else would ever understand?
• What song lyrics represent your partner? (And yes, Baby Got Back counts if that’s your truth.)
• What’s the weirdest, most random thing you love about them? Their terrible dance moves? The way they pronounce a certain word wrong every single time?
• If your love story was a movie, what would the title be? Bonus points if it’s something ridiculous.
• What’s a small, everyday moment that reminds you how much you love them? The way they make you coffee? How they always text you “home safe”?

This is just a tiny sneak peek—if you like these and want more, my clients get access to a full vow-writing guide packed with even more prompts to help you craft vows that are totally, unapologetically you. If you’re already picturing your dream elopement, let’s make it happen. Let’s chat!

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Who Am I and Why Am I the Right Photographer for You?

Hey, I’m Natalie—your friendly neighborhood elopement photographer and professional hype human. I specialize in nontraditional, intimate weddings for couples who don’t fit into a cookie-cutter mold. If your dream wedding involves breaking the rules, ditching the expectations, and just doing you, I’m the photographer for you.

I create a space where you can be 100% yourself—whether that means eloping on a mountaintop, saying your vows over burgers and fries, or running through the streets at sunset. My goal? To capture photos that feel like stepping into a memory every time you look at them.

📸 Want wedding photos that actually feel like you? Let’s chat!

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Ready to Plan Your Unconventional Wedding?

Your vows should be as unique as your love story. So whether you’re planning a wild elopement or just looking for ways to personalize your wedding day, remember this—there are no rules, just your way of doing things.

Need a photographer who gets it? Hit me up, and let’s make some magic.