Wedding Vows for Grooms

Hollywood and even Bollywood films apart, marriage in not for the fickle minded and it is not a rosy journey all the way! It is a long and winding road with obstacles and not at all easy. Perhaps, that is why there are these wedding vows. These wedding vows help you to be prepared for the fact that no matter what, you have to be there for your spouse and give unconditional love to him or her. In grooms' vows, you promise your spouse a lifetime of things. That however applies to the bride too.

Examples of Wedding Vows for Grooms

#1
I (name), take you (name) to be my (wife), my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.

#2
I, (name), take you, (name), to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the (man/woman) you will become and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us.

#3
(Name), from this day forward I promise you these things. I will laugh with you in times of joy and comfort you in times of sorrow. I will share in your dreams, and support you as you strive to achieve your goals. I will listen to you with compassion and understanding, and speak to you with encouragement. I will remain faithful to our vows for better or for worse, in times of sickness and health. You are my best friend and I will love and respect you always.

#4
(Name), take thee, (Name), to be my wife, and before God and these witnesses I promise to be a faithful and true husband.

#5
(Name), I take you to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife). Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live. I take you with all your faults and your strengths as I offer myself to you with my faults and strengths. I will help you when you need help, and I will turn to you when I need help. I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.

As you can see these were the traditional wedding vows taken in front of the pastor, most of the time. Now let's make the things lighter. Here is something to tickle your funny bone in addition to the simple vows mentioned previously.

Funny Wedding Vows

#1
You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, and you have the right to have an attorney present. You may kiss the bride now.

#2
Yes, I'll love with all my heart from now until death do us part, And I will love her when we're rich, And when we're broke and in a ditch, and when we're fit, and when we're sick, (Oh, can't we get this finished quick?)

#3
Pastor: Will you take her as your wife?
Will you love her all your life?
Groom: Yes, I take her as my wife,
Yes, I'll love her all my life.

Pastor: Will you love through good and bad?
Whether you're happy or sad?
Groom: Yes, I'll love through good and bad,
Whether we're happy or sad,
Yes, I will have and I will hold
Just as I have already told,
Yes, I will love her all my life,
Yes, I will take her as my wife!

These were a few usual, funny and cute vows for the groom, which I am sure reflected the seriousness and fun and lighter aspect of a wedding! These are what are normally used! If you are enthusiastic enough, may be you can make your original vows!

For instance, you can use a verse from a poem and tweak it to fit your situation. If that is not your cup of tea, may be you can get inspiration from popular TV series and culture! After all, these vows are meant to portray what you are and they should be genuine!