Can we do funny vows

Question Asked: 3/10/2025

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Kim of Hearts Civil Celebrant

(0) · Sydney & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 7/08/2026

Oh you sure can! I have been longing for people to include more humour!

It makes for a great wedding to have people laughing one minute and crying the next!

This happens to be the kind of thing I have a lot of experience in. I have spent many years working in musical comedy.

Please call me if you'd like to know more about how I can help you plan the best wedding ever!

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Julie Dutton Celebrant

(25) · Melbourne & Surroundings, Yarra Valley/Dandenongs

Posted: 22/06/2026

Yes the good thing about a celebrant based wedding the sky is the limit and we can theme the wedding ceremony any way you would like

Michelle Cottell - Marriage Celebrant

(24) · Blue Mountains, Penrith and Surrounding Regions

Posted: 24/11/2025

Of course! Your family and guests will love it! ??

A ceremony should be an enjoyable event, but also an emotional journey that reflects your personalities, sharing tears and laughter with all.

Pat Mac Anally - Irish Celebrant on the Gold Coast

(29) · Gold Coast + Tamborine + Tweed Heads and surrounding suburbs

Posted: 2/11/2025

Yes, you can, a bit of humour will break the tension and help you enjoy what your partner is promising. However, I say "a bit". Essentially vows should reflect your relationship to date and what you want going down the marriage pathway. Just don't be tooooo long. Enough is better than tooooo much.

Celebrations by Jane

(7) · Adelaide

Posted: 30/10/2025

Most definitely, they are your vows.

I believe that your vows should be sincere and shouldn't stray from your personality, stay true to yourself and the relationship which you have with your partner.  A blend of funny and aaaahhhhh moments work a treat.  

Forever by Forbes

(6) · Canberra & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 19/10/2025

Of course! In fact I insist on creating vows that match the personality of you and your partner. Who wants stodgy, lifeless, imporsonal vows? Not me!

Andrew Smith Life Events

(0) · Statewide Tasmania, Hobart & Launceston, East coast Tasmania

Posted: 7/10/2025

While there are parts of the ceremony that are legally required, and therefore quite serious, the rest of the ceremony is very flexible. When you write and say your personal vows, if you choose to say personal vows, remember you are saying them to your wife/husband to be. Its all about commitment to each other. Its for your benefit and should reflect your character and relationship. So a light hearted appoach is absolutely acceptable. 

A Life Celebrant - Lou Szymkow

(9) · Shoalhaven & Eurobodalla

Posted: 7/10/2025

There are great opportunities for having some fun with Vows as well as other parts of the ceremony.

So whilst there are certain words that you have to say, often referred to as your 'legal vows', many opt for 'personal vows' (added words) and of course there are also  the 'I Dos'. - Saying 'I do' is not a legal requirement unless you are married by a priest and the church doctrine requires it, hence, it doesn't have to be there or we can have some fun with it by including questions like:

" do you promise to put the toilet seat down, share the remote control, watch your partner's favourite TVs show, help with TikToks, any never ever tell anyone what happened on top of that hill,... etc, etc. "

Couples often add their own bits into the question to ensure it gets a great laugh.

I also ask lots of questions of the couple, to create an entertaining and usually very funny Love Story during which time I make sure all the guests are oohing and aahing throughout.  I also tell couples that I have lots of fun and want them, and their guests to have even more fun than I do.

 

Mazzy Joy Celebrant

(5) · Gold Coast & South East Qld

Posted: 7/10/2025

Absolutely!

I would encourage you to be yourself & create lasting memories.

Every ceremony should be as individual as you are!

Kim Hemsley Celebrant

(10) · Blue Mountains, Sydney & Surrounds

Posted: 7/10/2025

Apart from the legal vows which must remain the same, you most definitely do funny vows.  Not only does it make everyone laugh but it also epitmoses you both as a couple if you have that fun light hearted style.  Where are you getting married?

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