When writing personal wedding vows, consider the following steps¹:

1. Start with a specific memory that brought you to this moment.
2. Communicate traits you admire about your partner and qualities you appreciate about your relationship.
3. List specific promises.
4. State why you're excited about your future.
5. Close with a loving last line.

Here's a sample traditional wedding vow²:"I promise to respect you as your own person, and to realize that your interests, desires, and needs are no less important than my own. I promise to share with you my time and attention, and to bring joy, strength, and imagination to our relationship. I promise to keep myself open to you."