In Christian marriage ceremony, wedding vows form the most important part. Check out a selection of Roman Catholic wedding vows, which couples pronounce at their marriage.

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Catholic Wedding Vows

Wedding is a sanctimonious affair that is full of deep spirituality and has a rich symbolism. While different religions have different types of wedding ceremonies, Catholic wedding takes place in the church. The priest takes the initiative to bring two people together and tie them in a relationship. In a Roman Catholic wedding, vows make up the most important part of the ceremony. Though it is mainly the priest who takes over and conducts the entire ceremony, there are important choices concerning the wedding vows and what wording would best suit the couple. Check out a selection of Catholic wedding vows, which couples can pronounce at their marriage.

Catholic Wedding Vows

Wedding Vows 1

The groom says:

I (name of the groom), take you (name of the bride) to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.

The bride says:

I (name of the bride), take you (name of the groom) to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.

Wedding Vows 2

The groom says:

I (name of the groom), take you (name of the bride) for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.

The bride says:

I (name of the bride), take you (name of the groom) for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.

Wedding Vows 3

The groom says:

In the name of God, I (name of the groom) take you (name of the bride) to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

The bride says:

In the name of God, I (name of the bride) take you (name of the groom) to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

Wedding Vows 4

The groom says:

Before God our Father, Who has given us the gift of love, I (name of the groom), join with you, (name of the bride), in the covenant of marriage. I promise to give my faithful, life-giving love to you, and to share my life with you, as long as we shall live. May this community of faith witness our love for each other for the rest of our lives!

The bride says:

Before God our Father, Who has given us the gift of love, I (name of the bride), join with you, (name of the groom), in the covenant of marriage. I promise to give my faithful, life-giving love to you, and to share my life with you, as long as we shall live. May this community of faith witness our love for each other for the rest of our lives!

Wedding Vows 5

The groom says:

In the sight of God's love, and in the presence of our families and friends, I (name of the groom), take you, (name of the bride), to be my (husband/wife). I offer my friendship and trust in you, promising to be faithful and understanding, as long as we both shall live.

The bride says:
In the sight of God's love, and in the presence of our families and friends, I (name of the bride), take you, (name of the groom), to be my (husband/wife). I offer my friendship and trust in you, promising to be faithful and understanding, as long as we both shall live.