Private vows before wedding

A private vow ceremony is a small ceremony between the two of you, in private on a special date before the wedding, during the first look, or vow renewal.

If you are considering reading vows privately, the best time is right before your first look. This couple couldn't hold back the emotions and it was the sweetest thing in the world!

M and E’s stunning wedding in the mountains of Weaverville, NC. There were so many emotional, heartfelt moments of their day, including their first look and private first vows. Not long ago, it was uncommon for a bride and groom to see each other before their ceremony. That “walking down the aisle” moment was what […]

Pastors Matthew and Amy Stoehr began their journey of pioneering The River Family Church and its ministry extensions when they came to Vista 35 years ago, committed to God’s will, and trusting Him to build His Church.

This smoky mountain wedding at Howe Farms in Chattanooga Tennessee was perfect!! A gorgeous mountain sunset wedding portrait backdrop was followed by a killer wedding reception!

For lovers who want to infuse more moments of connection into their wedding day consider; a first touch and private vows. Mika and An loved this part of their day, reflecting, “When I (Mika) was standing behind An, I felt at peace – it was like someone had hit pause and nothing else mattered. It was beautiful and I wouldn’t trade that moment for the world.” Scroll to the end to read her full perspective. If you’re sentimental and want to have a quiet private moment before the ceremony t...

Buckle up and get ready. This is a lengthy post packed with stories and photos from my baby sister's wedding weekend. On Thursday morning, we packed up the car (mostly Kris packed up the car), and we made the four-hour trip to my parent's house in South Carolina. Despite not actually growing up in that house, it's a place that always feels like home to me. We didn't have much room for error because only a couple hours after arriving, Hannah and I loaded up the car again (mostly Hannah loaded…

For Better For Worse on Instagram: "If you want to save the grand reveal for the aisle then a first touch is a must 🥹😍🥰 This couple stole the moment for themselves to share private vows with each other 🫶 Captured beautifully by @madisonjanefilms #forbetterforworse #fbfw #wedding #weddingvideography #firstlook #brideandgroom #weddingvideo #firsttouch #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #weddingday #weddingvows #weddingdirectory"

Writing your wedding vows requires careful thought and reflection. If you’re looking for some wording inspiration, check out these great examples!

First look photos, with private vows wedding day photography