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Vow to Make it Your Special Day

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Tired of looking at floral arrangements? Are you flabbergasted by the number of different shades of white there are in the world? With all the emphasis placed on “the big day,” it’s tempting to put 100% of your focus on the wedding planning to be done. You've got a million little details to attend to and each one is vying for attention.

So how do you decide when to stick with the tried and true and when to personalize? Wedding vows are one of the many aspects of your wedding where you can get creative and add some personal and meaningful elements. Talk with your partner about your wedding vows and decide if each of you will speak and what you'd like to say. Do you want to invite others to say something about your relationship? Maybe the person who introduced you would like to say a little something about your special union. Think about other weddings you've been to and how the bride and groom handled their wedding vows. This is a fun way to reaffirm your love for each other and show your friends and family why you are coming together.

Posted: 2/11/12