The following Hindu wedding vows were recited at Anamika and Atharv’s nuptials and were sent to us by the couple, who mentioned how much the Desh-Videsh wedding-specific issue helped in planning their wedding. This poetry was composed by Anamika. We are publishing here with their consent. Additionally, they have informed us that any newlyweds are welcome to utilize these vows.

In the presence of the divine,
With the blessings of the divine,
We take our wedding vows,
To cherish each other, forever and now.

We vow to love and honor,
To respect and support each other,
In joy and sorrow, in good times and bad,
Our love will only grow, never fade.

We pledge to be each other’s strength,
To be there for each other, at any length,
To share our joys and sorrows,
And face the challenges, for a better tomorrow.

We promise to be loyal and faithful,
To always be truthful and graceful,
To be each other’s best friend,
Till the very end.

We take the seven sacred steps,
To bind our souls, in eternal love,
To nourish and cherish our union,
As we embark on this new journey, as one.

May our love grow stronger,
With every passing day,
May we find happiness and contentment,
In each other’s company, every day.

With these wedding vows, we unite,
In a bond, that will never break or fight,
For we are meant to be, forever,
A union blessed by the divine, together.

For a Hindu family, a wedding serves as the fulfillment of one of the nine sanskars of life, in addition to being a festivity and celebration. In other words, marriage is a duty that every Hindu must fulfill since it is a matter of moral and religious obligation, and is required of everyone in all situations.

Here is a lovely poem that Tanvi, a longtime Desh-Videsh reader from Orlando and a recent newlywed, wrote. She composed this poetry, which her cousin Vaidehi recited in the mandap shortly before Tanvi walked seven steps with her soul mate.

In a Hindu wedding, an eternal bond is formed,
A love that is pure and forever adorned,
A union of two souls, meant to be,
Together, in love and harmony.

The vows taken, the rituals performed,
Signify a bond, that will never be harmed,
For the love that blooms in a Hindu wedding,
Is everlasting, and never-ending.

The seven vows, taken with solemnity,
Pledge a lifelong commitment, in perpetuity,
To love, honor and cherish, till the end of time,
In sickness and in health, in every climb.

The sindoor, the mangalsutra, and the ring,
Are symbols of love, eternal and unflinching,
And the sacred fire, that burns bright,
Is a witness to the love, that is true and right.

As the couple walks around the sacred fire,
Their love and devotion, never to tire,
For they are bound, in a bond that will last,
Till eternity, a love that will never be surpassed.

In a Hindu wedding, an eternal bond is sealed,
A love that is pure and forever revealed,
A union of two souls, meant to be,
Together, in love and harmony.

With sacred fire and holy chants,
Two hearts beat as one,
As they make vows of eternal love,
Under the bright, shining sun.

With Saat Phere, they take seven rounds,
Promising to walk hand in hand,
Together they vow to build a life,
That’s filled with love, trust, and stand.

With the Mangal Sutra, they seal their bond,
As they vow to cherish and care,
For each other, forevermore,
Through life’s joys and despair.

The bride vows to be her husband’s strength,
To support him in every way,
While the groom vows to be her protector,
Till the end of their days.

They promise to respect each other’s families,
And to uphold each other’s honor,
To be each other’s rock and shelter,
Through every moment, good or bad, forever.

Thus, in this sacred union,
The bride and groom take their vows,
Promising to love and cherish each other,
As they embark on their journey, 
with marriage’s sacred bows.