From Hollywood to Your Heart: 100 Unforgettable Vows to Inspire Your 'I Do'

I’ve gathered 100 such moments for you. Think of this as your personal script library. Don't aim to copy them word-for-word, but let them spark ideas. Notice what resonates with you. Is it the humor? The raw honesty? The epic romance? Let these cinematic and televisual vows be the muse for your own masterpiece.

1. Friends - Monica & Chandler Chandler's relief and simple devotion meet Monica's fairy-tale-come-true, realizing her friend was her soulmate all along.

• Chandler: "Monica, I thought this was going to be the hardest thing I ever had to do. But when I saw you walking down that aisle, I realized how simple it was. I love you. Any surprises that come our way, it's okay, because I will always love you. You are the person I was meant to spend the rest of my life with. You wanna know if I'm sure? (Nods)"
• Monica: "Chandler, for so long I wondered if I would ever find my prince, my soulmate. Then three years ago, at another wedding, I turned to a friend for comfort. And instead, I found everything that I'd ever been looking for my whole life. And now, here we are, with our future before us, and I only want to spend it with you, my prince, my soulmate, my friend. Unless you don't want to. You do?"

2. Friends - Phoebe & Mike Phoebe finds the family she never had in Mike, while he adores her unique weirdness.

• Phoebe: "When I was growing up, I didn't have a normal mom and dad, or a regular family like everybody else, and I always knew that something was missing. But now I'm standing here today, knowing that I have everything I'm ever gonna need. You are my family."
• Mike: "Phoebe, you are so beautiful. You're so kind, you're so generous, and you're so wonderfully weird. Every day with you is an adventure. I can't believe how lucky I am, and I can't wait to share my life with you forever."

3. Grey's Anatomy - Meredith & Derek (Post-it Vow) Famously unconventional, their Post-it note vows are a raw, practical, and deeply committed promise made amidst their hectic lives.

• Meredith (writing on a Post-it): "To love each other, even when we hate each other. No running. Ever. Nobody walks out. Ever. And we'll take care of each other, even when we're old and smelly and senile. This is forever."
• Derek (writing on a Post-it): "To love each other, even when we hate each other. No running. Take care when old and smelly. This is forever."

4. Grey's Anatomy - Alex & Izzie Alex embraces becoming a husband and accountable partner, while Izzie, facing illness, voices her fears and profound love in a rush to marry him.

• Alex: "Today's the day my life begins. All my life I've been just me. Just a smart-mouthed, wise-ass kid. Today, I become a man. Today, I become a husband. Today, I become accountable to someone other than myself. Today, I become accountable to you. To our future. To all the possibilities that a marriage has to offer. Together, no matter what happens, I'll be ready. For anything. For everything. To take on life, to take on love, to take on possibility and responsibility. Today, Izzie Stevens, our life together begins. And I, for one, can't wait."
• Izzie: "I have a speech. I do. And I’ve been working on it for a while. I’m supposed to tell you how much I love you. I’m supposed to tell you that you’re my best friend, that you’re my soulmate, that I can’t imagine my life without you. And all of those things are true. But today, the truth is that I’m scared. I’m scared that I won’t be enough for you. I’m scared that I’ll let you down. But most of all, I’m scared that if I don’t marry you right now, I’ll never get the chance to. So I’m not gonna make a speech. I’m just gonna say I love you. And I’m gonna say that I’m gonna try to be a good wife. And then I’m gonna kiss you. And then we’re gonna get married."

5. Grey's Anatomy - Callie & Arizona Classic, heartfelt vows affirming their deep friendship and love, promising to be there through thick and thin.

• Callie: "Arizona, you are my best friend, you are my confidant. You are my person. And I promise to love you, to cherish you, to honor you, and to always be there for you, through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part."
• Arizona: "Callie, you make me laugh. You make me cry. You make me want to be a better person. And you make me feel like I can fly. I promise to love you, to cherish you, to honor you, and to always be there for you, through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part."

6. The Office (US) - Jim & Pam These are personal statements around their wedding, with Jim's eager anticipation and Pam's beautiful certainty about their soulmate status.

• Jim: "I can't wait to marry you. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I can't wait to have kids with you. I can't wait to make a life with you. Pam, I love you."
• Pam: "When you're a kid, you assume your parents are soulmates. My kids are gonna be right about that. I am not a risk taker. I don't like to gamble. But if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's you."
• (Note: Their actual vows at the church were the traditional ones, these are more personal statements leading up to/around the wedding.)
• Pam (Official Vows Snippet during montage): "I, Pamela Morgan Beesly, take you, James Duncan Halpert, to be my lawfully wedded husband..."
• Jim (Official Vows Snippet during montage): "I, James Duncan Halpert, take you, Pamela Morgan Beesly, to be my lawfully wedded wife..."

7. Parks and Recreation - Leslie & Ben Initially short and sweet, their more detailed vows reveal Leslie's gratitude and Ben's realization that his journey led him to her.

• Leslie: "Ben, I love you. You are the most brilliant, thoughtful, and handsome man I have ever known. And I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
• Ben: "Leslie, I love you. You are the most amazing, intelligent, and beautiful woman I have ever known. And I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
• (Their vows were short and sweet, reflecting their characters.)
• Leslie (More detailed during the ceremony): "The things that you have done for me, to help me, support me, surprise me, to make me happy, go above and beyond what any person deserves. You're all I need. I love you and I like you."
• Ben (More detailed during the ceremony): "In my time working for the state government, my job sent me to 46 cities in 11 years. I lived in villages with eight people, rural farming communities, college towns. I was sent to every corner of Indiana. And then I came here, and I realized that this whole time I was just wandering around, everywhere, just looking for you."

8. Parks and Recreation - April & Andy Perfectly embodying their quirky personalities, April's deadpan affection meets Andy's enthusiastic adoration.

• April: "I guess I kind of hate most things, but I never really seem to hate you. So I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Is that cool?"
• Andy: "April, you’re the best. You’re awesome. You’re so rad. You’re like, the coolest person I’ve ever met. I love you."

9. How I Met Your Mother - Marshall & Lily Highlighting their long-standing friendship and the little things that make their love unique (like "Eggs Marshall").

• Marshall: "Lily, there are a million reasons why I love you. You make me laugh, you take care of me when I'm sick, you're sweet, caring, and you even created an egg dish and named it after me... It's called 'Eggs Marshall' and it's a little bit like Eggs Benedict, but it's better... way better. But the main reason I love you is you're my best friend, Lily. You're the best friend I've ever had."
• Lily: "Marshall, I love you because you're funny and you make me feel loved and you make me feel safe. And for our anniversary you gave me a sequined clutch, and you got an A minus in art history... an A minus! But the main reason I love you is you make me happy. You make me happy all the time."

10. How I Met Your Mother - Barney & Robin (Vows they wrote, though not all were said at the altar in the final cut) Their written vows capture their complex dynamic, while their actual altar vows are more concise acknowledgments of how they've changed each other.

• Barney (to Robin): "Robin Scherbatsky, from the moment I met you, I knew you were something special. You’re smart, you’re beautiful, you’re funny, and you’re just… awesome. I promise to always be honest with you, to always support you, and to always make you laugh. I love you more than anything in this world." (This is a general sentiment from Barney, specific vows were complex in the show).
• Robin (to Barney): "Barney Stinson, you are the most infuriating, frustrating, and surprisingly wonderful man I have ever known. You challenge me, you make me laugh, and you make me feel alive. I promise to always be your partner in crime, to always have your back, and to always love you, even when you’re being a lunatic. I love you." (Similar to Barney's, this captures her feelings).
• Barney (Actual vow at the altar): "When I first met you, I had a crazy idea. I thought I was going to be the guy who teaches you how to live. But it turns out, I'm the guy who's learning from you how to live."
• Robin (Actual vow at the altar): "Barney Stinson, you have been my rock, my partner in crime, and my best friend. And I promise to always be there for you, to always support you, and to always love you."

11. The Vow (Movie) Paige’s vow focuses on shared life and tender care, while Leo’s promises fierce, enduring love and finding their way back to each other, inspired by their story of memory loss.

• Paige: "I vow to help you love life, to always hold you with tenderness and to have the patience that love demands, to speak when words are needed and to share the silence when they are not, to agree to disagree on red velvet cake, and to live within the warmth of your heart and always call it home."
• Leo: "I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. And to always know in the deepest part of my soul that no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find our way back to each other."

12. Sex and the City (Movie) - Carrie & Big (Vows written by Carrie, read by her) After a disastrous first attempt, their courthouse wedding is simple, with Carrie reading Beethoven's "Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours" – Big's words to her.

• Carrie (reading from a book of "Love Letters of Great Men"): "Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours." (This is what Big writes to her, and she reads it at their small, simple wedding).
• Carrie (Her intended vow for the first wedding): "It wasn't logic, it was love." (This is a line she reflects on, not a formal vow delivered).
• (Actual vows at the courthouse were very simple and traditional.)

13. When Harry Met Sally (While not a wedding vow, Harry's New Year's Eve speech is iconic and vow-like) Not wedding vows, but Harry's iconic New Year's Eve speech is a perfect example of loving someone for all their quirks and wanting to start forever immediately.

• Harry: "I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

14. The Notebook Noah's passionate promise to Allie emphasizes that their love will take work, but he wants all of her, every day.

• Noah (Not a wedding vow, but a promise): "So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... everyday."

15. A Walk to Remember Simple, beautiful vows between Landon and the terminally ill Jamie, filled with mutual adoration and promises of eternal love.

• Landon (to Jamie): "Jamie, I love you. I promise to always be there for you, to always protect you, and to always cherish you. You are my angel."
• Jamie (to Landon): "Landon, I love you. You are my miracle. You changed my life. I will love you forever."

16. Runaway Bride Maggie’s practice vows to Ike, before they're officially together, are a raw admission of her fears and her certainty that he's the one.

• Maggie (practicing vows): "Look, I guarantee there'll be tough times. I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us is gonna want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me." (This is said to Ike before they officially get together, but it's her true vow).

17. Corpse Bride Victor rehearses traditional, poetic vows for Victoria, then tragically completes them with Emily, the Corpse Bride. Emily's heartbreaking response acknowledges their love but her selflessness.

• Victor (to Victoria, then to Emily):
• (To Victoria, rehearsing) "With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine."
• (To Emily, completing the vow) "With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine."
• Emily (to Victor): "I was a bride. My dreams were taken from me. But now I've stolen them from someone else. I love you, Victor, but you are not mine."

18. The Princess Bride (The Impressive Clergyman) While it's the officiant, his "Mawage" speech is too iconic not to include as a humorous take on the solemnity of the occasion.

• Clergyman: "Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder today. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam. And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva. So tweasure your wuv." (This is the officiant, but iconic).

19. Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Anya & Xander (Anya's Vows - Xander leaves before saying his) Anya's hilariously honest and specific vows, loving Xander despite (and because of) his flaws, before Xander tragically leaves at the altar.

• Anya: "Xander, I love you. I love your broad shoulders, and your Opie-Laughlin hands, and your Crayon-breaky way. I love your guts, and your heart. I love everything about you. And I'm not just saying that 'cause of the yummy endorphins you give me, or the way my breathing gets all sexy-shallow when you're near. It's real love, Xander. The kind that makes you forget all the bad stuff, like how you're totally socially inept, and your hair's kinda stringy. I love you."

20. Modern Family - Mitch & Cam Their vows reflect their personalities: Mitch seeing Cam as his rock and everything, Cam emphasizing their fated meeting and promising laughter.

• Mitch: "Cam, you are my rock. You are my everything. You make me laugh every day. You are the most generous, loving, and passionate person I know. And I can't imagine my life without you."
• Cam: "Mitchell, my sweet, sweet Mitchell. From the moment I first saw you, I knew. I knew that we were meant to be together. You are my best friend, my confidant, my soulmate. And I promise to love you, and cherish you, and make you laugh every single day for the rest of our lives."

21. Modern Family - Haley & Dylan Spontaneous and short, their vows are a simple affirmation of their long-standing love and readiness for marriage as new parents.

• Haley (Paraphrased, as their wedding was spontaneous and short): "Dylan, I love you. You’re a great dad, and you make me happy. Let’s do this."
• Dylan (Paraphrased): "Haley, I’ve loved you since high school. You’re amazing. I’m all in."

22. Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Jake & Amy Both Jake and Amy list specific qualities they adore in each other, promising laughter, support, and unwavering love.

• Jake: "Amy Santiago, I love you. I love how smart you are, I love how beautiful you are, I love how organized you are, and I love how you always know the right thing to say. I love everything about you. And I promise to always make you laugh, to always support your dreams, and to always, always love you."
• Amy: "Jake Peralta, I love you. I love how funny you are, I love how brave you are, I love how kind you are, and I love how you always know how to make me feel better. I love everything about you. And I promise to always be your partner, to always have your back, and to always, always love you."

23. Schitt's Creek - David & Patrick Patrick sings "Always Be My Baby" as his vow, leaving David emotionally overwhelmed but affirming Patrick as his "Mariah Carey" and expressing his deep love and sense of security.

• Patrick: "David, I can’t believe this is happening. You are my happy ending. Every day with you is a new adventure, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. I love you more than I could ever say."
• David (after Patrick sings Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" as his vows): "Patrick, (tearing up) that was... I... You know I'm not good with the words, but... you are my Mariah Carey. You are. And, I just, I love you so much. And I'm so happy we're doing this." (David's vows were more emotional reaction and confirmation than pre-written speech). "I've never known love like I have when I'm with you. You make me feel safe and cherished and seen. And I simply cannot imagine my life without you. I love you." (This is a fuller version reflecting his sentiment).

24. Glee - Brittany & Santana Santana credits Brittany for being her anchor in a scary new chapter, while Brittany celebrates Santana's belief in her.

• Santana: "Brittany, when I moved to New York, I was scared. Scared of what the future held, scared of being alone. But then you came, and you made everything okay. You are my anchor, my best friend, my everything. I love you more than words can say."
• Brittany: "Santana, you are the love of my life. You make me feel like I can do anything. You believe in me, even when I don't believe in myself. I promise to always be there for you, to support you, and to love you unconditionally."

25. Glee - Kurt & Blaine Kurt acknowledges their history and enduring love, while Blaine praises Kurt's extraordinary nature and how he inspires him.

• Kurt: "Blaine, we've been through so much together. Highs and lows, makeups and breakups. But through it all, one thing has remained constant: my love for you. You are my soulmate, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
• Blaine: "Kurt, you are the most extraordinary person I have ever known. You inspire me, you challenge me, and you make me a better man. I promise to love you, honor you, and cherish you for all the days of my life."

26. The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon & Amy Amy finds her dream groom in an unexpected "dimension," while Sheldon, the solitary creature, acknowledges Amy taught him about companionship and love (more than string theory!).

• Amy: "Sheldon, when I was a little girl, I used to dream about my wedding. But I could never find the right groom. I guess I wasn’t looking in the right dimension. You are more wonderful, more fascinating, more irritating, and more lovable than I could have ever imagined. And I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
• Sheldon: "Amy, I too have a confession. I have always been a solitary creature. I was not built for companionship. But then I met you. And you have taught me that even a lone wolf can find his pack. You have shown me the beauty of collaboration, the power of shared experience, and the joy of... well, you. I love you. More than I love string theory." (He struggles with the last part). "Amy, I normally have a lot to say. But in this moment, I’m speechless. Except I love you."

27. The Big Bang Theory - Leonard & Penny (First wedding - elopement) Penny’s simple "I love you" meets Leonard’s beautifully nerdy cosmological explanation of their fated union.

• Penny: "Leonard, you are the love of my life. And I’m so glad we’re doing this. I love you."
• Leonard: "Penny, we are made of particles that have existed since the moment the universe began. I like to think those atoms travelled 14 billion years through time and space to create us so that we could be together and make each other whole."

28. The Big Bang Theory - Leonard & Penny (Second wedding - for family & friends) Penny expresses her surprise at getting married and her happiness, while Leonard calls her the star his world orbits around.

• Penny: "Leonard, I never thought I'd get married. And then I met you. You're kind, and you're patient, and you're the nicest guy I've ever known. And you make me really, really happy. I love you."
• Leonard: "Penny, ever since I met you, you've been the star around which my world orbits. And I can't imagine my life without you. I love you, Penny."

29. This Is Us - Jack & Rebecca (Vows are shown in flashbacks, simple and heartfelt) Shown in flashbacks, their vows are simple, profound promises of lifelong love and care, establishing their "This is us" bond.

• Jack: "Bec, I don't have the words. You are my life. And I promise to love you and to take care of you for as long as I live."
• Rebecca: "Jack, you are my best friend. You are the love of my life. I promise to always love you, to always be there for you. This is us."

30. This Is Us - Kevin & Madison (Though they don't go through with the wedding, they write vows) Though they don't marry, their written vows/realizations are poignant: Kevin loves Madison but isn't in love, while Madison realizes she deserves to be loved fully.

• Kevin (To Madison): "Madison, you are the most amazing woman I've ever known. You're strong, you're kind, you're beautiful, and you're an incredible mother. You came into my life when I was at my lowest, and you showed me what it means to love and be loved. I don't know if I'm in love with you, but I love you. And I want to build a life with you and our children." (This is a paraphrase of his internal monologue/feelings rather than a formal vow said).
• Madison (To Kevin): "Kevin, you are a good man. You have a huge heart, and you try so hard. You've given me the family I never had. I love you for that. But I deserve to be with someone who is in love with me." (This is her realization, not a formal vow).

31. This Is Us - Kate & Toby Kate praises Toby's ability to make her laugh and see the best in her, while Toby calls Kate a miracle and looks forward to making her happy.

• Kate: "Toby, you are the most wonderful man I have ever met. You make me laugh every single day. You see the best in me, even when I can’t see it myself. You are my rock, my best friend, my everything. I love you more than I can say."
• Toby: "Kate Pearson, you are a miracle. You are strong, you are beautiful, you are hilarious. You have shown me what true love is, and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life making you happy. I love you."

32. The Wedding Singer Robbie's song "Grow Old With You," performed for Julia on a plane, serves as his quirky, charming, and utterly romantic vow, listing everyday acts of love.

• Robbie (singing "Grow Old With You" to Julia on the plane): "I wanna make you smile whenever you're sad / Carry you around when your arthritis is bad / All I wanna do is grow old with you. / I'll get your medicine when your tummy aches / Build you a fire if the furnace breaks / Oh, it could be so nice, growing old with you. / I'll miss you, kiss you, give you my coat when you are cold. / Need you, feed you, even let you hold the remote control. / So let me do the dishes in our kitchen sink / Put you to bed when you've had too much to drink / Oh, I could be the man who grows old with you / I wanna grow old with you." (This functions as his vow).

33. Sweet Home Alabama Melanie acknowledges Andrew seeing her true self, while Jake's later line to Melanie is a simple, powerful declaration of enduring first love.

• Melanie (to Andrew, before stopping the wedding): "Andrew, you are the first person who ever truly saw me. You believed in me, and you made me believe in myself. I love you for that." (Not a full vow, but part of her speech).
• Jake (to Melanie, at their eventual informal reunion): "You're the first girl I ever loved, Melanie Smooter, and you'll be the last."

34. My Big Fat Greek Wedding Toula’s internal monologue about loving Ian despite him being a "Xeno" and their simple "I love yous" highlight their love overcoming cultural differences. Their actual vows are traditional Greek Orthodox.

• Toula (Internal monologue, reflecting on her feelings for Ian): "He's not Greek. He's a Xeno. But I love him."
• Ian (to Toula, simple and true): "I love you, Toula."
• (Their actual vows are traditional Greek Orthodox vows, mostly in Greek.)

35. Four Weddings and a Funeral (Charles's "vow" not to marry at the end) Charles's hilariously rambling, heartfelt "anti-vow" speech to Carrie is a classic declaration of love, culminating in their unique agreement not to marry in the traditional sense.

• Charles (to Carrie): "I was sort of hoping you wouldn't get married. And I was sort of hoping that you'd marry me. But I was also sort of hoping that if you didn't marry me, you'd marry someone else. And then I was sort of hoping that if you did marry someone else, it wouldn't be Bernard. But I was also sort of hoping that if it was Bernard, it wouldn't last. And I was sort of hoping that if it didn't last, you wouldn't get back together with Hamish. But I was also sort of hoping that if you did get back together with Hamish, you wouldn't have any more children. But I was also sort of hoping that if you did have any more children, it wouldn't be a boy. But I was also sort of hoping that if it was a boy, it wouldn't be called Tarquin. But I was also sort of hoping that if it was called Tarquin, you wouldn't let him play the trumpet. But I was also sort of hoping that if you did let him play the trumpet, he wouldn't be very good. But I was also sort of hoping that if he was very good, he wouldn't play it in public. But I was also sort of hoping that if he did play it in public, he wouldn't play it in public at my wedding. But I was also sort of hoping that if he did play it in public at my wedding, he wouldn't play 'When a Man Loves a Woman'. But I was also sort of hoping that if he did play 'When a Man Loves a Woman', he wouldn't play it so beautifully that it made me cry. But I was also sort of hoping that if it did make me cry, I wouldn't still be crying when I was supposed to be making a speech. But I was also sort of hoping that if I was still crying when I was supposed to be making a speech, I wouldn't have to say that I love you. But I do. I love you. And I think I have for a very long time."
• Charles (to Carrie at the end, when she asks if he'll marry her): "Do you think not being married to me is something you could consider doing for the rest of your life?"
• Carrie: "I do."

36. Love Actually (Juliet & Peter's wedding, Mark's card scene is vow-like) Mark's silent card scene for Juliet is a powerful, selfless declaration of unrequited love, "To me, you are perfect," rather than wedding vows.

• Mark (on cards to Juliet): "With any luck, by next year / I'll be going out with one of these girls. (Pictures of models) / But for now, let me say / Without hope or agenda / Just because it's Christmas / (And at Christmas you tell the truth) / To me, you are perfect / And my wasted heart will love you / Until you look like this. (Mummy picture) / Merry Christmas." (Not a wedding vow, but a powerful declaration of love).

37. ER - Dr. John Carter & Makemba "Kem" Likasu Carter speaks of Kem changing his life and being his hope, while Kem praises his kindness and how he saved her.

• Carter: "Kem, from the moment I met you, I knew my life was changed forever. You brought light into my darkness. You are my hope, my love, my everything. I promise to cherish you, to honor you, and to love you always."
• Kem: "John, you are the kindest, most compassionate man I have ever known. You have a beautiful soul. You saved me in so many ways. I promise to love you, to support you, and to stand by you always."

38. ER - Dr. Luka Kovac & Abby Lockhart Luka simply states Abby and their son are his life, while Abby acknowledges Luka made her messy life, and her, better.

• Luka: "Abby, you are my life. You and Joe. I cannot imagine it without you. I love you more than words."
• Abby: "Luka, you came into my messy life and you made it better. You make me better. I love you. I want to spend my life with you."

39. Gilmore Girls - Luke & Lorelai (Actual vows are brief, more emphasis on their journey) At their spontaneous, long-awaited wedding, their vows are short, sweet, and characteristically direct affirmations of their love.

• Lorelai (At their impromptu wedding): "Luke, I love you. I really, really love you."
• Luke (At their impromptu wedding): "I love you too, Lorelai. More than anything."
• (Their more 'vow-like' statements often come in non-wedding moments of deep connection.)

40. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life - Luke & Lorelai (Official Wedding) Lorelai humorously notes the time it took, loving Luke's constancy (and flannel), while Luke calls her the best thing, promising to fix things and listen to her rants.

• Lorelai: "Luke, I can’t believe it’s finally happening. It only took us ten years and a thousand cups of coffee. But we’re here. I love you. I love that you’re always there for me. I love that you always know what I need, even before I do. And I love that you still look good in a flannel shirt. I promise to always be there for you, to always make you coffee, and to always love you, no matter what."
• Luke: "Lorelai, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me. You’re crazy, you’re complicated, but you’re mine. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love you. I promise to always fix whatever’s broken, to always listen to your rants, and to always love you, even when you’re talking a mile a minute."

41. The Good Place - Eleanor & Chidi (Not a formal wedding, but a commitment) Not formal vows, but their commitment to each other: Eleanor acknowledging Chidi made her better, Chidi choosing Eleanor, flaws and all.

• Eleanor (to Chidi): "I wasn't a person. I was a problem. Everybody who loved me, I just made their lives worse. But you, you made me better. And I know I’m not easy to be around. I’m selfish, I’m inconsiderate, I’m a middle-grade New York Times bestseller of a trash bag. But you, Chidi Anagonye, you’re the best person I’ve ever known. And I just want to be with you." (Paraphrased sentiments of commitment).
• Chidi (to Eleanor): "Eleanor Shellstrop, you are not a problem. You are a beautiful, brilliant, complicated person. And I love you. And being with you makes me a better person too. I choose you." (Paraphrased sentiments of commitment).

42. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Jadzia Dax & Worf Beautiful Klingon vows, with Worf calling Jadzia his "par'Mach'kai" (beloved) and both pledging their lives, honor, and love.

• Worf: "Jadzia, you are my par'Mach'kai. My beloved. With you, I am complete. My heart is yours. I pledge my life, my honor, my love to you, now and forever."
• Jadzia: "Worf, my love. You are the strongest, bravest, most honorable man I have ever known. You have shown me what it truly means to be a warrior, and what it truly means to love. My heart is yours. I pledge my life, my honor, my love to you, now and forever."

43. Once Upon a Time - Emma & Hook Emma acknowledges Hook saw the good in her and became her happy ending, while Hook credits Emma with saving him from revenge and being his true love.

• Emma: "Hook, when I first met you, I thought you were a pain in the ass. A cocky, arrogant pirate. But then I got to know you, and I saw the man underneath. The man who would do anything for the people he loves. You saved me, Hook. You showed me that I could love again, that I could trust again. You’re my happy ending."
• Hook (Killian Jones): "Emma Swan, when I first met you, I was a lost soul, consumed by revenge. But you, you saw something in me that no one else did. You believed in me. You gave me a reason to live, a reason to hope. You are my true love, my Swan. And I will spend the rest of my life loving you."

44. Once Upon a Time - Snow White & Prince Charming Snow thanks Charming for saving her and showing her bravery, while Charming declares his love from first sight and promises to always find her.

• Snow White: "David, you found me. You saved me from a life without love. You showed me what it means to be brave, to fight for what you believe in. You are my prince, my hero, my true love. And I will love you always and forever."
• Prince Charming (David): "Snow, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one. You are the fairest of them all, not just in beauty, but in heart. You are strong, you are kind, you are everything I could ever want. I will always find you. And I will love you always and forever."

45. Downton Abbey - Matthew & Mary Matthew speaks of unwavering love through trials, while Mary acknowledges his love for her through her best and worst, calling him her rock.

• Matthew: "Mary, my dearest Mary. I can hardly believe this day has come. Through all the trials, all the uncertainties, my love for you has never wavered. You are my life, my world, my everything. I promise to love you, to cherish you, and to honor you, for all the days of my life."
• Mary: "Matthew, my darling Matthew. You have seen me at my best and at my worst, and you have loved me through it all. You are my rock, my confidant, my best friend. I cannot imagine a life without you. I promise to love you, to support you, and to be your faithful wife, for all the days of my life."

46. Downton Abbey - Carson & Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Hughes expresses surprise and gratitude for her dear friend becoming her husband, while Carson calls it the greatest honor, praising her strength and kindness.

• Mrs. Hughes (Elsie): "Charles, I never thought this day would come for me. But here we are. You have been my steadfast companion, my confidant, and my dear friend for so many years. And now, you are to be my husband. I promise to love you, to care for you, and to be your loyal wife, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."
• Carson (Charles): "Elsie, my dear Elsie. To stand here with you today is the greatest honor of my life. You are a woman of such strength, such kindness, such integrity. You have made my life immeasurably richer. I promise to love you, to cherish you, and to protect you, always."

47. Outlander - Claire & Jamie (Traditional Scottish Vows) Their famous, poetic traditional Scottish vows, spoken in Gaelic and English, binding them as "Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone."

• Jamie (Repeating after the priest, in Gaelic and English): "Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done."
• Claire (Repeating after the priest, in Gaelic and English): "Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done."

48. The Fault in Our Stars (Not wedding vows, but Augustus's letter to Hazel read at his pre-funeral is vow-like) Augustus's letter for Hazel, read at his pre-funeral, is a poignant, vow-like statement about choosing who hurts you in this world and liking his choice.

• Augustus (in letter): "You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices. I hope she likes hers. Okay, Hazel Grace?"

49. About Time (Tim's thoughts about Mary, reflecting vows) Tim's voiceover about living every day with Mary as if it's his last, cherishing their ordinary, extraordinary life, is his profound commitment.

• Tim (Voiceover about Mary): "And in the end, I think I've learned the final lesson from my travels in time; I've even learned it one step further than my father did. The truth is, I now don't travel back at all, not even for the day. I just try to live every day as if I've deliberately come back to this one day, to enjoy it, as if it was the full final day of my extraordinary, ordinary life." (While not a direct vow to Mary, it's his commitment to their life together).

50. Crazy Rich Asians - Colin & Araminta While their specific words aren't detailed, the spectacle of their wedding (water-filled aisle!) implies deep love and commitment amidst family drama.

• (Their vows are not explicitly detailed, but Araminta walks down an aisle that floods with water, a visually stunning moment. The focus is more on the spectacle and the surrounding family drama than the specific words of their vows.)
• Implied Sentiment: Deep love, commitment to family, and embracing their future together.

51. The Office (UK) - Tim & Dawn (Not wedding vows, but Tim's Christmas gift speech is a declaration) Not wedding vows, but Tim's Christmas gift and note to Dawn, "Never give up on your dreams," is a powerful declaration of his belief in her and his desire for her in his life.

• Tim (to Dawn, giving her art set): "It's a new set of oil paints, a top-of-the-range easel, a new smock and a beret. No, I got that in a joke shop. But the rest is genuine. And a note that says, 'Never give up on your dreams.' Because I know you haven't. And I never want you to." (This is his way of saying he believes in her and wants her in his life).

52. Fleabag - (Not wedding vows, but the Priest's words to Fleabag carry similar weight) The Priest's profound speech to Fleabag about the awfulness, pain, and hope of love serves as a powerful, vow-like meditation on commitment itself.

• Priest (to Fleabag, about love): "Love is awful. It’s awful. It’s painful. It’s frightening. It makes you doubt yourself, judge yourself, distance yourself from the other people in your life. It makes you selfish. It makes you creepy, makes you obsessed with your hair, makes you cruel, makes you say and do things you never thought you would do. It’s all any of us want, and it’s hell when we get there. So no wonder it’s something we don’t want to do on our own. I was taught if we’re born with love then life is about choosing the right place to put it. People talk about that a lot, feeling right, when it feels right it’s easy. But I’m not sure that’s true. It takes strength to know what’s right. And love isn’t something that weak people do. Being a romantic takes a hell of a lot of hope. I think what they mean is, when you find somebody that you love, it feels like hope." (While not a vow, it's a profound statement about love that resonates like one).

53. When Calls the Heart - Elizabeth & Jack Jack knew Elizabeth was "the one" from the start, while Elizabeth calls Jack her hero and best friend, promising to stand by him.

• Jack: "Elizabeth, from the moment I met you, I knew that you were the woman I wanted to spend my life with. You are strong, you are kind, you are passionate, and you make me a better man. I promise to love you, to protect you, and to always be there for you, no matter what."
• Elizabeth: "Jack, you are my hero. You are my best friend. You are the love of my life. You have shown me what it means to truly love and be loved. I promise to always stand by you, to support you, and to love you with all my heart."

54. Virgin River - Mel & Jack (Engagement, leading to future vows) While these are future vows post-engagement, their sentiments would involve Jack's unwavering love and admiration for Mel's strength, and Mel's gratitude for Jack helping her heal and find happiness.

• (Sentiments expressed that would likely form their vows):
  • Jack to Mel: Expressing his unwavering love, commitment to their future family, admiration for her strength and compassion.
  • Mel to Jack: Expressing her deep love, how he helped her heal and find happiness again, and her excitement for their life together.

55. Brokeback Mountain (Not wedding vows, but Ennis's final words to Jack's shirt) Not wedding vows, but Ennis's whispered, "Jack, I swear..." to Jack's old shirt is a heart-wrenching vow of enduring, secret love and remembrance.

• Ennis (to Jack's memory/shirt): "Jack, I swear..." (This is a vow of enduring love and remembrance).

56. Blue Valentine - Dean & Cindy (Their impromptu vows) Dean's impromptu, gut-feeling vow about Cindy being a "good person to be around" contrasts with Cindy's more formal recitation of traditional vows, which Dean then echoes.

• Dean: "I don't know, I just... I got a feeling about you. Like you're gonna be a good person to be around. For a long time. I swear to God, the only thing I'm scared of is not being with you."
• Cindy: "I, Cindy, take you, Dean, to be my husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part." (She says the traditional vows more formally).
• Dean (responding to traditional vows): "I, Dean, take you, Cindy, to be my wife. To have and to hold... What was it? For richer or poorer... in sickness and in health... to love and to cherish... 'til death do us part. Yeah."

57. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Joel's reflection on Clementine, vow-like) Joel's voiceover expressing pure happiness with Clementine, "I'm just exactly where I want to be," is a vow to the perfection of that moment and feeling.

• Joel (Voiceover): "I could die right now, Clem. I'm just... happy. I've never felt that before. I'm just exactly where I want to be." (A vow to the perfection of a moment and a feeling).

58. Bridget Jones's Diary (Mark Darcy's declaration) Mark Darcy's wonderfully awkward and honest declaration to Bridget, "I like you, very much. Just as you are," is a pivotal vow of acceptance.

• Mark Darcy (to Bridget): "I don't think you're an idiot at all. I mean, there are elements of the ridiculous about you. Your mother's pretty interesting. And you are an appallingly bad public speaker. And, um, you tend to let whatever's in your head come out of your mouth without much consideration of the consequences... But the thing is, um, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately, is that, um, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I like you, very much. Just as you are." (Not a wedding vow, but a crucial acceptance and declaration of love).

59. Sweet November Nelson's desperate plea to marry Sara and spend a lifetime with her, despite her illness, is met with Sara's bittersweet acknowledgment that he gave her "forever in a month."

• Nelson (to Sara, though she is dying): "Sara, I don’t want a month. I want a lifetime. I want to marry you. I want to have kids with you. I want to grow old with you. Please, just say yes."
• Sara (response reflecting her own vow to live life fully): "You’ve given me forever in a month, Nelson. And I’ll love you for it."

60. Leap Year (Declan to Anna) Declan's slightly stunned but heartfelt "yes" to Anna's proposal, loving her for her bossiness, crazy plans, and terrible driving.

• Declan (after Anna proposes): "Anna, I... I don't know what to say. This is a bit of a shock. But... yes. Yes, I'll marry you. Because I love you. I love your bossiness, I love your crazy plans, I love your terrible driving. I love you." (A heartfelt, if slightly stunned, acceptance and vow).

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61. The Simpsons - Homer & Marge (Flashback Vows) Homer’s typically backhanded but ultimately sweet vow about Marge pursuing him, and Marge’s loving acceptance of her "Homie," infuriating bits and all.

• Homer: "Marge, from the moment I first saw you, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life avoiding you. But you pursued me. And now, I'm glad you did. I love you, Marge." (Homer's vows often have a humorous, slightly backhanded but ultimately loving tone).
• Marge: "Homer, my Homie. You are the most wonderful, loving, and sometimes infuriating man I know. But you're my man. And I will love you and cherish you through good times and bad, even when you leave your socks on the floor. I love you."

62. Family Guy - Peter & Lois (Often chaotic and humorous, vows reflect this) Peter's vows would be predictably silly and inappropriate ("hotter than a toaster in a bathtub"), while Lois would express sincere love amidst the chaos.

• Peter (Likely improvised and silly): "Lois, you're hotter than a toaster in a bathtub. I promise to always leave the toilet seat up and blame it on Brian. I love you, Freakin' Sweet!"
• Lois (Trying to be sincere amidst the chaos): "Peter, despite everything, and I mean everything, there's no one else I'd rather spend my life with. You make me laugh, usually unintentionally. I love you."

63. South Park - (Any wedding would be satirical, vows would reflect that) Any vows would be satirical, perhaps something like one character finding the other "not as lame as most people" and agreeing to "do this thing until one of us gets bored."

• (It's hard to pinpoint specific "sincere" vows, as South Park weddings are usually parodies. A hypothetical vow might be something like:)
• Character 1: "You're, like, totally not as lame as most people. So, uh, yeah, let's do this thing until one of us gets bored or killed by something stupid."
• Character 2: "Cool. Can we have cake now?"

64. Bob's Burgers - Bob & Linda (Their relationship is loving and quirky) Bob's understated but deep affection ("You're more than alright. You're the best") meets Linda's boundless enthusiasm ("I love you more than wine! Almost!").

• Bob (Understated but heartfelt): "Linda, you're... you're alright. You're more than alright. You're the best. And I'm lucky you put up with me and this place. I love you. A lot."
• Linda (Enthusiastic and loving): "Oh, Bobby! My sweet, hairy, burger man! I love you more than wine! Almost! I promise to sing at you every day and love you forever and ever, Alriiiight!"

65. BoJack Horseman - Princess Carolyn & Judah (A more grounded wedding in a cynical world) A grounded wedding in a cynical world: PC values Judah seeing the real her, while Judah sees her as a "consistently positive variable" and commits to optimizing their future.

• Princess Carolyn (Likely practical but emotional): "Judah, you see me. You actually see me. And you still want to be here. That means more than you know. I promise to try and not work through all of our personal time. I love you."
• Judah (Sincere and direct): "Princess Carolyn. I find your presence to be a consistently positive variable in my life. I commit to optimizing our shared future. I love you."

66. American Wedding (American Pie series) - Jim & Michelle Jim acknowledges Michelle made him a better person, while Michelle references her infamous "one time, at band camp" line as when she fell for him.

• Jim: "Michelle, when I first met you, I never thought I'd be standing here. But you made me a better person. You made me want to be a better person. And I can't imagine my life without you. I love you."
• Michelle: "Jim, this one time, at band camp, I met this amazing guy. And he was sweet, and funny, and a little bit dorky. And I fell in love with him. I love you, Jim."

67. Wedding Crashers (John's impromptu heartfelt speech at the end, functioning as a vow) John Beckwith's impromptu speech to Claire isn't that he can't live without her, but that he doesn't want to – a powerful choice.

• John Beckwith (to Claire): "I'm not standing here today to tell you that I can't live without you. I can live without you. But I don't want to. I don't ever want to. And I hope you don't want to live without me either."

68. The Proposal - Andrew & Margaret (Their initial "business" vows vs. later real feelings) Their initial "business" vows are hilariously insincere, a stark contrast to the genuine love they eventually find.

• Margaret (Initial insincere vow): "Andrew, I take you to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as it's mutually beneficial and until my visa situation is resolved."
• Andrew (Initial insincere vow): "Margaret, I take you to be my lawfully wedded wife, because my career depends on it and you're blackmailing me. But sure, 'til death do us part, or until you get deported."
• (Later, genuine sentiments would be closer to traditional loving vows, acknowledging their unexpected journey to real love.)

69. My Best Friend's Wedding - (Julianne's speech, not a vow, but a realization about love) Julianne's desperate confession of love to Michael is too late; it's not a vow she gets to make as his bride, but a painful realization.

• Julianne (to Michael): "Michael, I love you. I've loved you for nine years. I've just been too arrogant and scared to realize it. But, I know now, I love you. I want to spend my life with you." (This is her confession, not a wedding vow she gets to make to him as his bride).

70. Steel Magnolias - Jackson & Shelby Jackson promises to love and care for the strong, beautiful Shelby (and adopts pink as his signature color!), while Shelby calls him her knight in shining armor.

• Jackson: "Shelby, you are the most beautiful, strongest woman I know. And I promise to love you and take care of you, no matter what. Pink is my signature color."
• Shelby: "Jackson, you are my knight in shining armor. You make me feel safe and loved. I promise to love you with all my heart, for all my days."

71. Father of the Bride (George Banks' internal monologue/feelings about Annie getting married) George Banks' internal monologue isn't a vow, but his loving acceptance of Annie's marriage and his trust in her chosen partner is a father's heartfelt commitment.

• (While not vows spoken by the couple, George's reflections on his love for his daughter and acceptance of her new life are deeply emotional and vow-like in their commitment to family.) "I realized in that moment that I was never going to be the most important man in Annie's life again. And that was okay. Because she had found a good man. A man who would love her and protect her."

72. The Sound of Music - Maria & Captain von Trapp The Captain thanks Maria for bringing music and laughter back, while Maria gives him her heart, promising to be a loving wife and mother, alongside traditional Catholic vows.

• Captain von Trapp: "Maria, you have brought music and laughter back into my home and into my heart. I love you more than words can say."
• Maria: "Captain, you have shown me what it truly means to love and be loved. I give you my heart, and I promise to be a loving wife and mother to your children."
• (Their vows are also part of a traditional Catholic ceremony.)

73. Jane Eyre (Various adaptations - vows often reflect the novel's themes) Rochester sees Jane as his equal and offers his heart, while Jane pledges to love and cherish him, reflecting the novel's themes of partnership.

• Mr. Rochester (to Jane): "Jane, my Jane. You are my equal, my likeness. With you, I am no longer alone. I offer you my hand, my heart, and a share of all my worldly goods."
• Jane Eyre (to Mr. Rochester): "Edward, I will be yours. To love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, as long as we both shall live."

74. Sense and Sensibility (Edward Ferrars & Elinor Dashwood) Edward expresses his long-held, singular love for Elinor, while Elinor, overjoyed, reciprocates her love through all trials.

• Edward (Expressing his long-held love): "Elinor, my dearest Elinor. My heart has been yours, and yours alone, from the moment I first knew you. I promise to cherish you always."
• Elinor (Overjoyed and sincere): "Edward, I have loved you through all trials and misunderstandings. I gladly give you my hand and my heart."

75. Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth Bennet - various adaptations) Darcy's famous declaration "You have bewitched me, body and soul" acts as a powerful vow, while Elizabeth's acceptance reflects overcoming her prejudices.

• Mr. Darcy: "Elizabeth, you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. And wish from this day forth never to be parted from you." (From 2005 film - more of a declaration, but vow-like).
• Elizabeth Bennet: "Fitzwilliam, my dearest Fitzwilliam. You have overcome my prejudices and won my heart. I promise to be your loving and devoted wife." (A sentiment reflecting the novel's conclusion).

76. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Aragorn & Arwen Aragorn chooses a mortal life with Arwen over immortality alone, and Arwen, in turn, chooses him, giving him her love and life.

• Aragorn (to Arwen, reflecting Elvish traditions and his own commitment): "Arwen Vanimelda, namárië. (Arwen the Beautiful, farewell - referring to her immortal life). I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone. I choose a mortal life."
• Arwen (to Aragorn): "And I choose you, my lord. I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you my life, for now and for all time." (Her lines often echo her choice to become mortal for him).

77. Doctor Who - Amy Pond & Rory Williams (Various instances of reaffirming their love) Their vows are often reaffirmed through actions and intense declarations: Rory's unwavering devotion and Amy's fierce claim on "her" Rory.

• Rory (often expressing unwavering devotion): "Amy, I will always wait for you. I will always come for you. You are my life."
• Amy (expressing her deep, often complicated love): "Rory Williams, you are the most beautiful man I've ever known. And you are mine. Always."

78. Doctor Who - River Song & The Doctor (Their unique wedding) Their unique wedding vows reflect their complex, time-bending relationship: River promising to always find him, The Doctor acknowledging her as "his song."

• River Song (to The Doctor, knowing their timelines are complex): "My love, my Doctor. Time may tear us apart, but I will always find my way back to you. This is my promise."
• The Doctor (to River, acknowledging their bittersweet connection): "River, you are a hurricane. You are hell in high heels. And you are the woman I married. My song."

79. The Vampire Diaries - Stefan & Caroline (Bittersweet wedding) A bittersweet wedding: Stefan thanks Caroline for teaching him to love again, while Caroline expresses her long-held love for Stefan, who saved her.

• Stefan: "Caroline, you'vebeen my friend, my conscience, my sounding board, the woman who made me want to be better, the woman who taught me how to love again. I promise to love you, to protect you, and to cherish every moment we have."
• Caroline: "Stefan Salvatore, I have loved you since the moment I first saw you. You saw the light in me when all I saw was darkness. You saved me. And I will love you forever."

80. The Originals - Hayley & Jackson (Political but also loving werewolf wedding) A werewolf wedding with political undertones but genuine love: Jackson pledges loyalty to Hayley as his queen and wife, while Hayley promises to stand by Jackson as her king and husband.

• Jackson: "Hayley Marshall, you came into our world and changed everything. You are the queen our people need. And you are the woman I love. I pledge my life and my loyalty to you, as your husband and your king."
• Hayley: "Jackson Kenner, you are a good man, a true alpha. You have given me a home and a family. I pledge to stand by you, to rule beside you, and to love you."

81. Lucifer - Lucifer & Chloe (If they were to marry, their vows would be unique) Lucifer would marvel at Chloe seeing the real him and inexplicably desire her, while Chloe would acknowledge his exasperating but noble nature and her love for him, Devil and all.

• Lucifer (Hypothetical): "Detective, Chloe Decker. You are the only mortal who has ever truly seen me, the Devil himself, and not run screaming. In fact, you seem to rather enjoy my company. I find myself… inexplicably fond of yours. I promise to try not to get us killed too often, and to always, always desire you."
• Chloe (Hypothetical): "Lucifer Morningstar. You are the most exasperating, anachronistic, surprisingly noble… celestial being I’ve ever known. You’ve turned my world upside down, but somehow, you’ve made it better. I promise to try and understand your metaphors, and to love you, even when you’re being a devil."

82. Shadowhunters - Alec & Magnus (Iconic Malec wedding) The iconic Malec wedding: Magnus thanks earnest Alec for making him believe in love again, while Alec credits extraordinary Magnus with showing him it's okay to be himself.

• Magnus: "Alexander Gideon Lightwood. When I first met you, I was a jaded warlock who thought he’d seen it all. But you, you stormed into my life with your earnestness and your beautiful blue eyes, and you made me believe in love again. I promise to love you, to cherish you, and to stand by your side, always and forever."
• Alec: "Magnus Bane. You are the most extraordinary person I’ve ever met. You showed me that it’s okay to be myself, to love who I love. You make me brave. I promise to love you, to protect you, and to be your husband in every way that matters."

83. Game of Thrones - Robb Stark & Talisa Maegyr (Secret, simpler wedding) Their secret wedding vows, by the Old Gods and the New, were simpler and intimate, a stark contrast to grander, political weddings.

• (Their vows were according to the Faith of the Seven, but spoken in a more intimate, less formal setting than a grand sept wedding.)
• Robb (paraphrased sentiment): "Talisa, I take you to be my wife, before the old gods and the new. I will love you and honor you."
• Talisa (paraphrased sentiment): "Robb, I take you to be my husband. I will be yours, in this life and the next."

84. Game of Thrones - Tyrion Lannister & Sansa Stark (Forced, unhappy wedding) Their forced, unhappy wedding featured the traditional Faith of the Seven vows, devoid of emotion, highlighting their tragic situation.

• (Their vows were the traditional ones of the Faith of the Seven, but devoid of any genuine emotion from either party, highlighting the tragedy of their situation.)
  • "Father, Smith, Warrior, Mother, Maiden, Crone, Stranger... I am his/hers, and s/he is mine, from this day until the end of my days."

85. The Crown - Queen Elizabeth II & Philip (Traditional Anglican Vows) Their traditional Anglican vows, with Philip's pledge and Elizabeth's historically significant inclusion of "to obey."

• Philip: "I, Philip, take thee, Elizabeth, to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth."
• Elizabeth: "I, Elizabeth, take thee, Philip, to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth." (Note the "to obey" which was historically significant).

86. Bridgerton - Simon & Daphne (Their vows reflect the Regency era and their tumultuous path) Reflecting their Regency era and tumultuous courtship, Simon admits Daphne captivated and infuriated him, while Daphne calls the maddening Duke the "Duke of her heart."

• Simon (Duke of Hastings): "Daphne, from the moment I first saw you, you have captivated me. You have challenged me, you have infuriated me, and you have made me feel things I thought I was incapable of feeling. I burn for you. I promise to be your husband, your partner, and your friend."
• Daphne Bridgerton: "Simon, you came into my life like a whirlwind. You are maddening, you are passionate, and you are the Duke of my heart. I love you. I promise to be your wife, your Duchess, and your confidante, for all of our days."

87. Bridgerton - Anthony & Kate (Season 2 - their strong personalities would shine through) Anthony might call Kate the "bane of his existence and object of all desires," while Kate might call him "insufferable, arrogant, and surprisingly tender."

• Anthony (Viscount Bridgerton - Hypothetical): "Katerina Sharma, you are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires. You have vexed me from the moment we met, and yet, I cannot imagine a life without your fire, your wit, and your unwavering spirit. I promise to honor you, to infuriate you occasionally, and to love you unconditionally."
• Kate Sharma (Hypothetical): "Anthony Bridgerton, you are an insufferable, arrogant, and surprisingly tender man. You have tested my patience beyond measure, yet you have also shown me a depth of love I never thought possible. I promise to challenge you, to support you, and to love you fiercely, as your Viscountess and as your wife."

88. Forrest Gump - Forrest & Jenny (Simple, heartfelt wedding before her death) Their simple, heartfelt wedding before Jenny's death likely had Forrest's direct "I love you. I'll take good care of you," and Jenny's loving response.

• Forrest (Likely very simple and direct): "Jenny, I love you. I'll take good care of you. You're my girl."
• Jenny (Knowing her time is short): "Forrest, I love you too. You've always taken care of me. I'm so glad I'm your girl."

89. Ever After: A Cinderella Story - Danielle & Prince Henry Henry chooses Danielle for her spirit, not station, while Danielle cherishes Henry for his kindness, not his crown.

• Prince Henry: "Danielle de Barbarac, you are not a servant, nor are you a princess. You are simply... Danielle. And you are the woman I love. I choose you, not for your station, but for your spirit, your courage, and your heart. I will love you for all my days."
• Danielle: "Henry, you saw me when I was invisible. You believed in me when no one else did. You are my prince, not because of your crown, but because of your kindness and your love. I will cherish you always."

90. Notting Hill (William Thacker's final press conference speech is a public vow) William Thacker's public "yes" to Anna Scott at the press conference, acknowledging she's "just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her," is his ultimate vow.

• William Thacker (to Anna Scott): "The thing I've realized is that, as well as being this huge movie star, and, and, and this beautiful woman, you're also... you're also a girl. Standing in front of a boy. Asking him to love her. And, um... I'm so sorry, I... I don't know what to say except... yes." (His acceptance of her and their future together).

91. Ghosts (US) - Sam & Jay (Their vows would reflect their quirky, loving dynamic) Sam would thank Jay for believing her about the ghosts and being her rock, while Jay would promise to be her anchor in their crazy, haunted life.

• Sam (Likely a bit flustered but sincere): "Jay, when I first started seeing ghosts, I thought I was losing my mind. But you, you stood by me. You believed me, even when it sounded insane. You’re my rock, my best friend, and the only person I want to share this crazy, haunted life with. I love you more than all the ghosts in Woodstone."
• Jay (Calm, loving, and supportive): "Sam, my amazing, ghost-seeing wife. Life with you is never boring, that’s for sure. You’ve opened my eyes to a whole new world, literally. I promise to always be your anchor in the chaos, to listen to your ghost stories, and to love you unconditionally, through this life and whatever comes next. I love you."

92. Ted Lasso - (Hypothetical wedding vows for Roy Kent & Keeley Jones if they were to marry in the show's spirit) Roy would gruffly admit Keeley is "f**ing brilliant" and makes him "not hate everything," while Keeley would call him her "grumpy, gorgeous, secretly soft man" whom she loves fiercely.*

• Roy Kent (Gruff but deeply loving): "Keeley. You’re… you’re not shit. In fact, you’re fing brilliant. You make me… not hate everything so much. I promise to try and not grunt all my answers and to let you know that I fing love you. Every f***ing day."
• Keeley Jones (Bright, effusive, and genuine): "Roy Kent! Oh my god, we’re doing this! You grumpy, gorgeous, secretly soft man. You make me feel like the shiniest, sparkliest version of myself. I love you so, so much, even when you’re being a total prat. I promise to always see the amazing man you are and to love you fiercely and forever!"

93. Abbott Elementary - (Hypothetical wedding vows for Janine Teagues & Gregory Eddie) Janine would earnestly ramble about Gregory being special and inspiring, while Gregory, with reserved sincerity, would call her a "beautiful, chaotic whirlwind" he believes in.

• Janine (Earnest, slightly rambling, full of heart): "Gregory, from the moment you walked into Abbott, even though you said you were just temporary, I knew there was something special. You’re so smart, and kind, and you always know how to fix the lights in the hallway, which is, like, a metaphor, probably. You make me want to be the best teacher, and the best person, I can be. I promise to always share my lunch with you, even the good snacks, and to love you with my whole, organized heart."
• Gregory (Reserved but deeply sincere, with a small smile): "Janine. You are… a whirlwind. A beautiful, chaotic, incredibly passionate whirlwind. You care so much, about everything and everyone. You’ve taught me the importance of believing in things, and in people. And I believe in us. I promise to always listen, to always support your incredibly ambitious plans, and to love you, Janine Teagues. More than I can say."

94. Firefly - Mal & Inara (Though never married, their unsaid vows are powerful) Their vows would be complex: Mal admitting she sees through him and that meaning "something else," Inara calling him an "honorable scoundrel" who enriches her life.

• (Their relationship is built on unspoken understanding and deep, conflicted affection. A hypothetical vow would reflect this complexity.)
• Mal (To Inara, in a rare moment of vulnerability): "Companion. You see right through me, don't ya? And still, you stick around. Guess that makes you either brave or foolish. Or maybe... maybe it means something else. I ain't good with words, but... for you, I'd try."
• Inara (To Mal, with grace and deep affection): "Malcolm. You are the most honorable scoundrel I have ever known. You exasperate me, you challenge me, and you make me feel a sense of belonging I never expected. My life is richer, and far more interesting, because you are in it."

95. The X-Files - Mulder & Scully (Their commitment is their vow) Their entire journey is their vow: Scully affirming Mulder as her constant and touchstone, Mulder acknowledging Scully as his truth and anchor.

• (Their bond is so deep and tested that formal vows would almost be redundant. Their entire journey is a testament to their commitment.)
• Scully (to Mulder, reflecting their journey): "Mulder, after everything we’ve been through, after all the darkness and the unexplained, the one thing that has always been true, the one thing I can always trust, is you. My faith in you has never wavered. You are my constant. My touchstone."
• Mulder (to Scully, acknowledging her as his anchor): "Scully, you are the only one who ever understood. You kept me grounded, you kept me human. Without you, I would have been lost in the darkness long ago. You are my truth."

96. Alias - Sydney Bristow & Michael Vaughn Sydney acknowledges Vaughn as her rock through conspiracies and death, while Vaughn calls Sydney the strongest woman he knows, who saved his life.

• Sydney: "Michael, we've faced down enemies, conspiracies, and even death itself. Through it all, you were my rock, my partner, the one person I could always trust. I love you more than words can say, and I promise to be your wife, your confidant, and your partner in everything, for the rest of our lives."
• Vaughn: "Sydney Bristow, you are the strongest, bravest, most incredible woman I have ever known. You saved my life in more ways than one. Loving you is the easiest thing I've ever done. I promise to love you, protect you, and stand by you, no matter what the world throws our way."

97. Chuck - Chuck Bartowski & Sarah Walker Chuck calls Sarah his "everything" who saw the hero in him, while Sarah credits Chuck with teaching her to love and calls him her "home."

• Chuck: "Sarah, you were my handler, my protector, and then you became my everything. You saw the hero in me even when I was just a Nerd Herder. I love you more than Buy More, more than video games. I promise to always be your Chuck, and to love you with all my heart."
• Sarah: "Chuck Bartowski, you are the kindest, bravest, most unexpectedly wonderful man I've ever met. You taught me how to feel again, how to trust, how to love. You're my home. I promise to always protect you, to always choose you, and to love you forever."

98. Lost - Sun & Jin (Their vows were in Korean, but their love was universal) Their Korean vows would reflect rediscovering their love: Sun promising to honor Jin, Jin calling Sun his light and promising to protect her.

• (Their journey was about rediscovering their love and commitment despite immense hardship. Their vows would reflect themes of forgiveness, loyalty, and enduring love.)
• Sun (Sentiment): "Jin, my husband. We were lost, not just on this island, but from each other. But here, we found our way back. I promise to honor you, to cherish you, and to love you for all my days, wherever we may be."
• Jin (Sentiment): "Sun, my wife. You are my light. You are my strength. I was a fool not to see it sooner. I promise to protect you, to provide for you, and to love you with every breath I have, until the end."

99. The West Wing - C.J. Cregg & Danny Concannon (If they had a formal wedding on screen) C.J. would wittily thank Danny for sticking around through stress and coffee stains, while Danny would praise C.J.'s dedication and call being with her his best assignment.

• C.J. (Witty, heartfelt, honest): "Danny. You’ve seen me at my most stressed, my most combative, and probably covered in more coffee stains than anyone should admit. And you still stuck around. You’re patient, you’re brilliant, and you make me laugh, even when the world feels like it’s ending. I promise to try and make more time for us than for the press corps, and to love you, always."
• Danny (Warm, insightful, loving): "Claudia Jean. You are the most impressive, dedicated, and deeply principled woman I know. You carry the weight of the world with grace and humor. Being with you is the best assignment I’ve ever had. I promise to always see you, to always listen, and to love you completely."

100. Deadwood - Alma Garret & Seth Bullock (Though their relationship was fraught and often unspoken, a moment of commitment could be imagined) Alma might offer her trust and loyalty to Seth, the "rare constant," while Bullock, gruffly, would vow to stand by and protect her and the boy.

• Alma (Quietly intense): "Seth. In this... place... you have been a rare constant. A man of conviction. I see the good in you, even when you struggle to see it yourself. I offer you what I have: my trust, my loyalty, and my heart, such as it is."
• Bullock (Gruff, protective, a man of few words): "Alma. You... you deserve better than this town, better than me. But I will stand by you. I will protect you and the boy. That's my word. My vow."

Mining for Gold: What These 100 Vows Teach Us

Phew! That was a journey through a century of on-screen love, wasn't it? So, what can we, as aspiring vow-writers, glean from these actors, writers, and directors who’ve so artfully captured love in words?

1. Authenticity is King (and Queen!):

   • The most memorable vows sound like the characters speaking them. April Ludgate wouldn't suddenly turn into Elizabeth Bennet. Your vows should sound like you. If you're funny, be funny. If you're deeply romantic, let that shine. (Think Chandler's humor or Sheldon's struggle with emotion).

2. Specificity Wins Hearts:

   • Vague platitudes are forgettable. Mentioning specific quirks (Harry loving Sally's sandwich ordering), shared memories (Marshall and Lily's "Eggs Marshall"), or unique aspects of your journey (Meredith and Derek’s "no running") makes vows personal and powerful.

3. Tell Your Story (Briefly!):

   • Many vows touch upon the "how we got here." Monica finding her soulmate in a friend, Ben realizing Leslie was who he was looking for. You don't need a novel, but a sentence or two about your journey can be beautiful.

4. The Promise Section is Key:

   • At their core, vows are promises. What are you committing to? "To love and cherish" is classic, but also consider more personal promises like "I promise to always make you coffee" (Lorelai) or "to let you hold the remote control" (Robbie Hart).

5. Balance is Beautiful:

   • Some of the best vows mix humor with heart (Chandler/Monica, Leslie/Ben), or grand pronouncements with simple truths (Barney Stinson's surprising depth). Don't be afraid to show different facets of your love.

6. Acknowledge the Imperfect:

   • Love isn't always a fairy tale. Izzie admitting her fear, Maggie guaranteeing tough times, or even Anya loving Xander's "Crayon-breaky way" – these moments of raw honesty are incredibly touching.

7. It Doesn't Have to Be Shakespeare:

   • While some vows are poetic (Leo in The Vow), others are beautifully simple (Luke and Lorelai's "I love you"). Sincerity trumps eloquence every time. What matters is that it comes from the heart.

8. Consider the "Why":

   • Why this person? What do they bring to your life? Amy and Jake listing what they love about each other, or Patrick calling David his "happy ending" – these get to the heart of the connection.

9. Don't Underestimate Actions & Symbols:

   • Patrick singing his vows, Mark's cards in Love Actually, or even the Post-it in Grey's – sometimes the way vows are delivered, or the symbols used, can be as powerful as the words themselves.

10. It's Okay if They're Not "Vows" Vows:

    • Some of the most powerful declarations here (Harry's speech, Mark Darcy's admission) aren't traditional wedding vows but carry the same weight. If you're eloping or having a less formal ceremony, these can be great inspiration.

So, there you have it – a hundred flashes of inspiration from the silver screen and your TV. Use them to brainstorm, to find a turn of phrase that clicks, or simply to remind yourself of the myriad ways love can be expressed.