Can my vows be funny?

Question Asked: 25/02/2025

Wedding Date: 28/02/2025

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Kate Fenton - Perth Marriage Celebrant

(14) · Perth & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 28/02/2025

There's nothing wrong with adding humour into your wedding vows, you can combine funny and serious like this: ·       "With you, every day is better, and I can’t wait to spend forever making you laugh, loving you, and stealing your chips"

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Christina Towler Celebrancy

(71) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Gold Coast Hinterland and beyond

Posted: 26/02/2025

Absolutely! Incorporating humor into your wedding vows can make your ceremony more enjoyable and memorable for everyone involved. By balancing funny moments and anecdotes with sincere promises, you create vows that are a true reflection of your relationship and the love you share. Remember to be yourself, consider your audience, and practice your delivery to ensure that your vows are both heartfelt and hilarious.

Crowley The Celebrant

(25) · Sydney & Surrounding areas

Posted: 26/02/2025

You need to include a sentence ( legal requirement) that says something along these lines, " I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, ................, take you, ..........., to be my legally wedded wife/spouse/partner from this time onward."

Other that that you can include whatever you want - serious, romantic, funny...or a mixture of all these.

BeeTogether Celebrant

(8) · Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands & Surrounds

Posted: 26/02/2025

Absolutely! You can definitely have funny vows at your wedding! It's your special day, and the vows should reflect your personality and relationship. Funny vows are a great way to bring humour and light-heartedness to the ceremony, as long as they remain respectful and heartfelt. Many couples choose to mix humour with sincerity, sharing personal anecdotes, inside jokes, or playful promises that will make everyone laugh while still expressing their deep love and commitment.

If you need help writing the perfect funny vows, I can guide you through creating something that’s both meaningful and fun, perfectly fitting for your wedding day! Just let me know if you'd like some ideas or tips.

the Love Edit Ceremonies

(0) · Sydney, Southern Highlands, Wollongong & Surrounds

Posted: 26/02/2025

Absolutely! Your vows can be as funny as you want them to be. If humor is part of your relationship, it’s a great way to make the moment feel more you. A little laughter can help ease the nerves, make the vows more personal, and keep things light while still being meaningful. As long as they come from the heart, funny vows can be just as touching as traditional ones.

Happieverafter

(1) · Tamworth - Hunter Valley & Beyond

Posted: 26/02/2025

Yes definitely,

You can make them loving, funny however you want to celebrate your partner.

But do keep in mind that both persons vows should reflect the same.

It's a bit off putting if one is all lovey dovey and the other is very funny.

Vicki Lever Celebrant

(12) · Port Stephens and Hunter Valley

Posted: 26/02/2025

Absolutely!  Your Marriage Vows can be fun and funny if that suits your personality. 

As long as the legal requirement is also said, word for word, then you can follow this with what ever it is that you would like promise or 'vow ' to your  husband/wife.

Vows are personal, and everyone is different! 

Christine Trenwith Marriage Celebrant

(84) · Adelaide & Beyond

Posted: 26/02/2025

You need to say the minimum legal vows first, then you can say whatever you wish in your personal vows and you can add some humour because a smile and a laugh is always good for photos.  My advice though is not to make them too long because it can be emotional on the day, keeping them under 100 words is perfect! I hope this helps and I wish you a beautiful wedding day!  Warmest wishes, Christine Trenwith Marriage Celebrant

Em For Marriage Celebrant

(4) · Melbourne and surrounding areas

Posted: 26/02/2025

Your vows can be a liturgical dance if you wish! They are yours to do what ever you like!  Have fun with it xo

The Celebrants from Wedding Sounds

(60) · State Wide

Posted: 26/02/2025

Absolutely. Your vows should reflect who you are and the relationship you have. If humour is a a part of that relationship, then it should be reflected in you vows. (I should add that your vows do need to include a legal sentence, but your celebrant will go over that bit with you)

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