DELISH MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020
wedding ceremony
A PUSH FOR
PRIVATE VOWS
W
eddings are very special
occasions for two people who
are in love. That’s why many couples
want close family and friends nearby
when they tie the knot. But even the
happiest couples may express some
nervousness about one particular part
of traditional wedding ceremonies.
Wedding vows are a way for
couples to profess their love for each
other. However, many couples who
want to write their own vows are
hesitant to say them aloud in front of
an audience. If couples are intimidated
by a heartfelt recital of their vows in
front of a crowd, then exchanging
vows in private may be for them.
Wedding planners and industry
experts say that private vows have
become very popular. While the vows
do not replace the public exchange
that seals the marriage from a legal
standpoint, they can be words shared
in a private moment before the actual
ceremony itself. A quiet moment alone
allows couples to shed private tears
and share a special moment before
they make haste for the altar.
The Knot, a premier wedding
planning resource, notes that there are
many reasons to share private vows.
• You do not like being in the
spotlight or become shy in front of
crowds.
• There are words you would like to
share with your future spouse that are
deeply private, and you don’t want to
express those feelings to every person
at the wedding.
• You do not want to censor your
thoughts or words.
• You desire an intimately private
and personal moment together before
all of the fanfare and rush of the
wedding.
• You’d like to recite loving words
in a native language that some guests
may not understand.
• You desire the potential for some
very great candid photos if you invite
the photographer to be there at a
distance.
• You want to create a lasting
memory that is only yours as a couple
to share.
The popularity of private vows
exchanged before a wedding cer-
emony is growing. This growing trend
provides yet another way for couples
to personalize their weddings.
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