DIY Life

Real Simple has some great tips for making the most of your ceremony, including your vows to each other. They suggest that if you think you'll suffer from stage fright, or if you just need to have traditional words spoken during your ceremony, then you should probably go ahead and choose traditional vows appropriate to your beliefs.

But if you want to be unique, you can always write your own vows. Real Simple has a few recommendations for writing your own wedding vows, which I'll share with you after the break:

• exchanging love letters to each other
• looking through old photo albums and journals
• revisiting favorite locations to draw upon old memories
• being yourself
• finding a poem or passage that reminds you of your loved one
• starting at least a month before the ceremony, to avoid last-minute pressure.

Look for more inspiration in these wedding readings, or if you're struggling, try one of these six tips to get yourself on track. Most of all, relax and enjoy your special day.