Wedding vows are one of the most significant aspects of a wedding. Although traditions and customs vary from religion to religion, vows are often exchanged during wedding ceremonies to unite husband and wife. Today, some go the traditional route, a portion of couples opt to write their own and others combine traditional vows with words of their own. No matter what option is selected, tradition always seems to be the template and maintains a strong presence in the majority of weddings. Most are used to hearing vows similar to, “I take you for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, till death do us part” but there are several religions and the vows
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Protestant wedding vows depend on the type of Protestant church a couple attends but the focus across the board is same. Both the bride and groom vow to commit to their partner through the good times and the bad, honor to cherish their soon to be spouse and promises to remain in holy matrimony until parted by death. All of which are very beautiful and meaningful. As stated, these vows do vary based on the type of Protestant church (Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist) but basic vows are as follows:
“I, (YOUR NAME), take thee, (YOUR PARTNER’S NAME), to be my wedded 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 do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith [or] pledge myself to you.”
Catholic Wedding Vows
Catholic wedding vows are similar to protestant vows. They include promising to work through the good and the bad, stay committed for rich and for poorer and both parties pledge themselves to the marriage until death. The main purpose is establishing both permanency and faithfulness in a way that displays mutual love. Here is an example:
“I, ___, take you, ___, for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part.”
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Instead the Imam (the head of the Mosque) talks about the meaning of marriage along with the couple’s responsibilities to Allah and each other. This is read directly from the Qur’an. Once the Iman has recited this marriage contract, the couple formally consents to the marriage. This can be done with a simple, “I accept” or the groom may pledge his faithfulness and honesty to his love while the bride promises to be faithful as well and follow through on the responsibilities of being a wife. The entire ceremony from start to finish is simple and intimate. Nikah is very sacred. In the Muslim religion marriage signifies not only the union of two people but of two souls.
Russian Orthodox Wedding Vows
Many Orthodox weddings only include silent vows. Rather than an exchange the bride and groom pray. This prayer encompasses their commitments to one another as husband and wife which includes being a loving and loyal spouse. According to Russian traditions however, vows are exchanged during the ceremony. The bride and groom each take turns reciting the following:
“I, ___, take you, ___, as my wedded wife/husband and I promise you love, honor, and respect; to be faithful to you, and not to forsake you until death do us part. So help me God, one in the Holy Trinity, and all the
Protestant wedding vows depend on the type of Protestant church a couple attends but the focus across the board is same. Both the bride and groom vow to commit to their partner through the good times and the bad, honor to cherish their soon to be spouse and promises to remain in holy matrimony until parted by death. All of which are very beautiful and meaningful. As stated, these vows do vary based on the type of Protestant church (Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist) but basic vows are as follows:
“I, (YOUR NAME), take thee, (YOUR PARTNER’S NAME), to be my wedded 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 do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith [or] pledge myself to you.”
Catholic Wedding Vows
Catholic wedding vows are similar to protestant vows. They include promising to work through the good and the bad, stay committed for rich and for poorer and both parties pledge themselves to the marriage until death. The main purpose is establishing both permanency and faithfulness in a way that displays mutual love. Here is an example:
“I, ___, take you, ___, for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part.”
Jewish …show more content…
Instead the Imam (the head of the Mosque) talks about the meaning of marriage along with the couple’s responsibilities to Allah and each other. This is read directly from the Qur’an. Once the Iman has recited this marriage contract, the couple formally consents to the marriage. This can be done with a simple, “I accept” or the groom may pledge his faithfulness and honesty to his love while the bride promises to be faithful as well and follow through on the responsibilities of being a wife. The entire ceremony from start to finish is simple and intimate. Nikah is very sacred. In the Muslim religion marriage signifies not only the union of two people but of two souls.
Russian Orthodox Wedding Vows
Many Orthodox weddings only include silent vows. Rather than an exchange the bride and groom pray. This prayer encompasses their commitments to one another as husband and wife which includes being a loving and loyal spouse. According to Russian traditions however, vows are exchanged during the ceremony. The bride and groom each take turns reciting the following:
“I, ___, take you, ___, as my wedded wife/husband and I promise you love, honor, and respect; to be faithful to you, and not to forsake you until death do us part. So help me God, one in the Holy Trinity, and all the