There’s a lot that goes into writing your vows, and you only get one chance to deliver them. Follow these tips to make writing and delivering your wedding vows easier.

• Don’t procrastinate. The longer you wait to write your vows, the more rushed you’ll feel to get them done. This can take away from the sincerity in your words and cause you to leave out things you really wanted to mention. A fun idea that helps in the long run is to begin writing down things you want to say months before the wedding, so when the time comes and your mind goes blank, you’ve already got a few ideas written down.
• Draft, draft, draft. You may think your first draft is gold, but when you read it back, many times you’ll realize that you left something out, or something doesn’t make sense. Rework your draft a few times before giving it the final OK. The trick here is not to re-read it so many times you begin doubting yourself. Find a happy medium and be happy with what you’ve written. After all, it came from your heart.
• Don’t promise perfection. Acknowledge that there will be good and bad times and that you’ll be there with them through it all. Nobody’s perfect and you don’t want your vows to come back and bite you later.
• Embrace sentimentality. While you might not be an emotional person who likes talking about feelings, now is the time to drop that guard and go for it. This is the person you love and trust and they deserve to know what’s truly in your heart. This will make for a strong foundation to your marriage, and the whole day will feel much more special. 
• Practice reading. If you’re nervous when reading your vows for the first time, chances are you’re going to stumble. Practice reading your vows beforehand so you know if things don’t make sense, if things need to be reworded, and just so you know what’s coming up next. With practice, you’ll be better prepared to deliver your vows seamlessly.