Every Avenue Weddings Magazine- Issue8 Issue 8 | Page 25

us. With this in mind I had a quick
search for harvest, or autumnal,
themed wedding readings and, well,
I wasn’t disappointed.
“….When Summer lies upon the world,
and in a noon of gold
Beneath the roof of sleeping leaves the
dreams of trees unfold;
When woodland halls are green and
cool, and wind is in the West,
Come back to me! Come back to me,
and say my land is best!
….When Summer warms the hanging
fruit and burns the berry brown;
When straw is gold, and ear is white,
and harvest comes to town;
When honey spills, and apple swells,
though wind be in the West,
I’ll linger here beneath the Sun, because my land is best!”
The Two Towers, J.R.R. Tolkien

Writing your own vows? Follow
these tips!
While I love looking for inspiration in
literature, lyrics, and stage directions,
there is a growing trend for personalised wedding vows; you should never
be afraid of speaking the words that
are in your heart, and bespoke vows,
when done right, can be truly stunning insights into your lives as a couple. First of all, check that your celebrant is happy for you to write your
own vows; you wouldn’t want to fall
foul of a traditionalist, after all. Next
decide what sort of vows you’d like,

and how you’ll write them. Read as
many examples of vows as you can,
whether they’re traditional, a little
obscure, or personal; while you may
know what you want to say, it sometimes takes a little nudge for you to
have the right words. Will you write
your vows together, or keep them
private until the moment you speak
them? Either option is fine, but you
may like to decide how much control
you have over your future spouse’s
declarations! Once you’ve decided
on the format and tone of your vows,
think about what your relationship,
and upcoming nuptials, mean to
you; this can be a great opportunity
for reflection, as well as something of
an emotional rollercoaster. You may
even find yourself falling in love all
over again! Finally it’s time to practice; try and keep your vows short,
but definitely sweet, and be sure of
what you’re saying. ‘Freestyling’, or
deviating from your written vows,
can be a lovely way to capture the
moment, but you risk losing your
way if you’re not careful.
Whether you’re writing your own
vows this autumn, choosing a passage
from your favourite book or film, or
simply looking for a little inspiration,
I wish you every success – I hope you
find the words that are right for your
special day.

Louise x
Born in Dunfermline, Scotland,