Don Juan's Guide to Writing Wedding Vows

Your true love awaits, so let us not linger. There is this simple matter of writing your wedding vows, no?

What, you are nervous about writing wedding vows? Do not fret, your amigo will breath sweet honey upon your words and you shall speak like a true Don. Your message shall carry your lover's heart upon the wind to your door. But I digress. Let us begin.

Writing wedding vows is like pouring your heart onto the sea for the sun to illuminate.

Your special day will glow in the glory of your words. Begin by opening your heart. Do not fret over the words, only the truth of each simple and special moment you have shared with your love. Write them down with no thought to the voice that will carry them. Your are no poet, but your amigo is here to add sweetness to your thoughts. But you must first pour out those thoughts. Writing wedding vows is a simpler matter when you first list what you have to say, giving no thought to the words. Just pour out each meaningful thought.

Now, we come to the art of the matter. Writing wedding vows is like frosting a cake. First you bake the cake, and then you embellish it's sweetness and make it beautiful. Each thought that you have recorded has meaning. You must now put order to that meaning and find the strongest message. Draw your thoughts together, like constellations from scattered stars. What picture do they paint? Discard those that distract from the picture.

Writing wedding vows requires a clear and powerful message to woo your betrothed and leave tears of joy upon her wedding dress. But remember, amigo, that one clear and powerful message will win more hearts than the disassociated ramblings of a fool.

Now that you have found the strongest message your heart carries, you must find the right words to express it. Writing wedding vows is a near cousin to writing poetry. Arm yourself first by reading Shakespeare's sonnets, or the simple and sweet words of Don Hallmark, who's romantic cards are adorable. When you find the mood, you will find your voice. And do not fear. When writing wedding vows, do not forget that the words celebrate your special day, and the audience will be forgiving.