Wedding vows are so very important. And saying those vows in front of God, your family and your friends heightens the importance of those vows.
"For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health..."
My mother removed the word "obey" from her wedding vows way back in the 1950s. She was ahead of her time. Fewer couples in today's world choose to use the word "obey" in their wedding vows.
Even Kate Middleton removed the word "obey" as did Princess Diana. Instead, she said "love, comfort, honour and keep."
Another sentiment in the traditional wedding vows that has disappeared are the words "til death do us part."
By eliminating that part of the wedding vows, does that mean marriages aren't forever anymore?
Most couples tell me that they simply don't want to hear the word "death" in their wedding ceremony. They aren't thinking about the longevity of the relationship or divorce, but they're thinking about the wording. Death is considered a downer and depressing. Why bring it into something bright, shiny and new such as the beginning of a marriage?
The bottom line: The wedding vows belong to the couple. Think about what you want to hear in the ceremony and what you are willing to commit to in your marriage.
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