“I do” options

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY “I DO” TO?

Wedding trends come and go (trust us, we’ve seen plenty), but the “I do” moment never misses.

In New Zealand, your wedding ceremony must include an explicit declaration of intent from you and your partner. This can be in a question and answer format or shared as a statement. There is no strict script, as long as it’s clear you’re choosing to marry each other. Which means, you have plenty of freedom to create an “I do” moment that feels right for you. The wording, the tone and the vibe is yours to shape in a way that reflects the marriage you’re stepping into.

Pretty cool right… But, where do we start?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you. The “I do” options below are designed as inspiration for this most pivotal moment in your ceremony. You might find one that’s perfect as is, mix-and-match a few together, or go rogue in a completely different direction. And when you have something that clicks, share it with your celebrant so that they can work it seemlessly into your ceremony.

OPTION ONE

NAME, do you take, NAME, as your lawful married partner/husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until parted by death?

OPTION TWO

NAME, do you willingly enter into marriage with, NAME, as equal partners, and with a promise to love them, support them, and always be by their side, no matter what life throws at you? 

OPTION THREE

NAME, do you take, NAME, to be your best friend, partner for life and loving partner/husband/wife… Do you promise to create a marriage with love and laughter, sharing challenges and celebrations, enjoying adventures around the world, and creating fulfilled life together, forever? 

OPTION FOUR

NAME, do you offer all that you are to, NAME, in marriage and promise to love, respect, honour and protect them as your cherished and married partner/husband/wife? 

OPTION FIVE

NAME, do you take, NAME, as your husband/wife/married partner, and do you agree to be, NAME’s, husband/wife/married partner? Do you promise them your unconditional love, unwavering support, commitment to growth, and dedication to your family with CHILDREN’S NAMES? 

OPTION SIX

NAME and NAME, do you enter into marriage together today with a mutual commitment to love each other through every phase and every stage of life? Do you promise to work together as a team, respect one another, and always have fun no matter what the future hold?