Short Wedding Vows
Examples & Free Templates
The shortest vows are often the most powerful. When every word earns its place, nothing dilutes the moment. These short wedding vow examples prove that a complete, meaningful commitment can be expressed in 30 seconds — or less.
How to structure these vows
Every great vow follows a structure — not rigidly, but as a scaffold for the things that matter most.
The declaration
Open with the clearest possible statement of love or commitment. Two sentences maximum.
One promise
A single, genuine promise. Specific beats general. 'I'll answer the phone at 2am' beats 'I'll always be there.'
The close
End with certainty. 'You are my person.' 'I am yours.' The shorter the close, the harder it lands.
The shortest vows are often the most powerful. When every word earns its place, nothing dilutes the moment. These short wedding vow examples prove that a complete, meaningful commitment can be expressed in 30 seconds — or less.
- ✓Under 100 words
- ✓High impact
- ✓Easy to memorize
- ✓Nothing wasted
Tips for writing short wedding vows
Write long, then cut. Start with everything you want to say, then remove every sentence that isn't essential.
Short vows benefit from a deliberate pause before and after. That silence is part of the vow.
A single specific promise lands harder than five general ones. Choose one thing and mean it completely.
Short Wedding Vows examples
Two examples showing different voices and approaches. Use these as a starting point — then make them yours.
"I choose you."
"I promise to love you honestly, show up for you completely, and keep choosing you — every day."
"You are my person. That's my whole vow."
"[PARTNER], I love you."
"I promise to be your partner in every sense of that word — through everything, for the rest of our lives."
"I am yours."
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