Congratulations!

You are planning the event that will change your life! Everyone dreams of the perfect, magical wedding. And while it is ALWAYS a lot of work to plan and prepare for, it can be a time of great joy and fulfillment with the proper planning.

On this page you will find many free and helpful resources that will assist you in your journey to your special day. I hope that you find them useful!

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These are possible questions and activities that you can do to help you when you are writing your vows. They will provide you a starting point.

Yes, it will be an emotional experience. But isn't love one of the greatest emotions there is? What a great tribute you will be creating to the love you and your special partner have for each other. So, start small and it will build itself on the foundation of love that you have in your heart. You will be surprised how easily you love expresses itself when you give it a voice.

Ideas to start you off:

Write down any scriptures or other readings for your wedding.

Write down your favorite lines from any solos being sung at your wedding or from your first post-ceremony dance song.

Write down any favorite quotes you may have or sayings that have been meaningful to your relationship.

Read some poetry and research some quotes about love.

List some of the reasons you are marrying your partner.

When both of you are in privacy, write a letter to your fiancé using the following instructions:
* Begin with a salutation that is very heartfelt; For example, "My Dearest...", or something to that effect.
* In the first paragraph, tell him/her how much s/he means to you and your life.
* Begin the next paragraph with the words, "It seems like only yesterday that..." Run with it.
* In the next paragraph tell him/her how you felt when you realized you were in love with them.
* In this paragraph, tell him or her what marriage means to you. What aspects of being married are you looking forward to? What are some of your fears? How are you going to address these fears if and when they come about?
* Finally, close your letter with words of love and thanksgiving for your significant other.

Meet and switch the letters you have written. When you are finished reading each other's papers, go back through and underline your favorite sentences or words of your fiancé's answers and letter. Talk about your favorite parts and what you feel are most representative of your desires for your vows.

Then write down your brainstorms. Start your vows with something close to the effect of "I ______, take you, ______." or, "I ______ choose you, _______". This will get the ball rolling. Continue writing, using the sentences and words you believe is most representative of your relationship.

If you need an example of traditional vows click on the VOWS link Do not be dismayed if you do not sit down and write it to perfection the first try. Allow time to let your brain and heart work on it over a period of time. It will be the voice of your heart when you finish.