Writing your own wedding vows has become one of the most meaningful parts of modern ceremonies. Read pro advice from Rev. Benae on how to do it as painlessly as possible.

As I wrap up my 20th year officiating weddings, I find myself reflecting on the incredible privilege of standing alongside couples at the very beginning of their shared journey. I've had the honor of witnessing countless declarations of love—the first moments a couple commits to one another in front of family and friends. It’s a sacred, exhilarating, sometimes hilarious moment—one that never gets old. My very first wedding! And while I guide others through these first steps o