Let me tell you, one of the hardest things about planning my own wedding was trying to write the wedding ceremony.
I was not a fan of the traditional vows – I obey no one but myself thankyouverymuch.
We really wanted to find something that reflected our concept of what we wanted our relationship to be.
Alternative Wedding Vows or Readings: Sitcom Edition
If you're in the same boat but looking for alternative vows with a more comedic lean – well, here ya go!
Some wedding vows – television sitcom style!
Chandler's Vows from “Friends”
I thought this was going to be the most difficult thing I had to do, but when I saw you walking down that aisle I realized how simple it was. I love you. Any surprises that come our way, it's OK because I will always love you. You are the person I was meant to spend the rest of my life with.
Ben's Vows from “Parks and Recreation”
In my time working for the state government, my job sent me to 46 cities in 11 years. I lived in villages with eight people, rural farming communities, college towns. I was sent to every corner of Indiana. And then I came here. And I realized that, this whole time, I was just wandering around, everywhere, just looking for you.
Jim's Toast from “The Office”
Four years ago I was just a guy who had a crush on a girl who had a boyfriend. And I had to do the hardest thing I ever had to do, which was just to wait. Don’t get me wrong I flirted with her. Pam, I can now admit in front of friends and family that I do know how to make a photocopy. I didn’t need your help that many times. And do you remember how long it took you to teach me to drive stick? I’ve been driving stick since high school. For a really long time that’s all I had. Little moments with a girl who saw me as a friend. And a lot of people told me I was crazy to wait this long for a date with a girl who I worked with, but I think, even then I knew, I was waiting for my wife.
April's Vows from “Parks and Recreation”
I guess I kind of hate most things. But I never really seemed to hate you. So I want to spend the rest of my life with you, is that cool?
Topanga's Vows from “Boy Meets World”
I wasn’t sure this day would ever come. But you were. I wasn’t sure that love could survive everything we put it through. But you were. You were always strong and always sure. And now I know that I want you to stand beside me for the rest of my life. That’s what I’m sure of.
Lily and Marshall's Vows from “How I Met Your Mother”
Marshall: There are a million reasons why I love you. You make me laugh and you take care of me when I’m sick. You’re sweet, caring, and you even created an egg dish and named it after me… It’s called “Egg Marshall” and it’s awesome. But the main reason that I love you is that you’re my best friend. You’re the best friend I ever had.
Lily: I love you because you’re funny and you make me feel loved and you make me feel safe. And for our anniversary you gave me a sweatshirt that says, “Lily and Marshall: Rockin’ It Since ‘96”… but the main reason I love you is you make me happy. You make me happy all the time.
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