Writing your own wedding vows allows you and your fiance to express in your own way how you feel about each other. Personalised wedding vows add a significant and special touch to any wedding. When most couples embark on writing their own vows, they realise that this task may not be as easy as it seems. Follow our top 10 tips for writing your own wedding vows to make your job a lot easier.

1. Before writing anything, consider your type of ceremony. Whether it be civil, Jewish, or Catholic, some types of ceremonies have traditional vows which your own vows can be based on. Also, you and your fiance need to decide whether you want to say the same vows to each other, or whether you will each write your own vows.
2. Leading up to the wedding day, keep a journal of any thoughts you have about your fiance and your future together. Think about your fondest memories of your partner. Write down the things that make your relationship special.
3. Make a list of any beautiful poems, songs, or even quotes from popular movies that you may want to use in your wedding vows.
4. Ask your parents, your fiance's parents, or even your grandparents what they said as their wedding vows. You may be inspired by their stories.
5. Once you've got a good selection of material to use, both you and your partner should decide on the tone of your wedding vows. Vows do not always have to be too serious. Don't be afraid to use humour if thats what suits you and your fiance! 
6. The best personalised wedding vows are the ones that are not too long. As a rule of thumb, try to keep your wedding vows at a similar length to traditional wedding vows.
7. When you start writing your vows, use this simple framework to guide your thought process:
   • Begin with a short quote
   • Follow with a cherished memory
   • Tell your fiance the reasons why you love him/her and want to marry him/her
   • Say some traditional vows (e.g. for better, for worse...) and any other promises you wish to make.
8. If you find yourself with a case of writer's block - do not panic! You will find something that will inspire you to put pen to paper. Whether it be a romantic song, or even flicking through a dictionary, you will come across some words that will give you a jump start.
9. When you've finished your first attempt at writing your wedding vows, proof read them a few times and make any necessary changes. You may want to get a friend's opinion too. Try and cut out anything irrelevant. Remember: keep it simple.
10. Once you have a finalised version of your vows, practice saying them. Say them over and over again so you become familiar with them before your wedding day. In general, it is better to have memorised your vows rather than reading them off a piece of paper at the ceremony. Having said that, do write down your vows and take them to the ceremony.. just in case you need them.