Rowton Castle Hotel & Restaurant

The Vows Of Marriage

The words you say to one another during the marriage ceremony should be heartfelt, regardless of whether you are having a religious or civil ceremony.  This is the big moment of commitment when you legally become man and wife!

Getting married is much more than wearing a gorgeous dress and enjoying a great party, although these are extremely important!!  You are agreeing to be legally bound in marriage to another person and this shouldn’t be entered into lightly.

Whether you choose a religious ceremony or civil ceremony, spend some time reading samples of traditional vows, as well as considering the option of personalising what you say.  Please remember to discuss your thoughts with the church or registrars office well in advance to ensure that what you wish to say is acceptable to them.

If choosing a civil ceremony wedding venue, such as Rowton Castle, the registrar will explain to you what legally should be included within the civil ceremony, but to bring a personal flavour to your wedding day, you may ask yourself the following questions prior to finalising your vows:

Why are you getting married?

What does marriage mean to each of you?

What will it take to make your marriage work?

What do you love about your partner?

Which qualities do you most admire about him/her?

What are your similarities?  What are your differences?

What do you wish to achieve in the future?

What do you want to say in front of your families and friends about your relationship and future together?

Are there any appropriate words – from a song or poem – that say something special about your relationship that could be included?

Remember you will also have the option of including personal readings and selecting your own music to accompany the ceremony itself.  More information and guidance can be obtained from the registrars office.