Wedding Vows are the poetry and promises of your love. While your heart may sing loves praises your mouth may have a hard time catching up. The knot offers 12 practical tips for finding the perfect words:

• Get clearance: Not every ceremony officiant allows for personalized vows, check first
• Start early: Dedicate ample time to the writing and fine tuning, procrastination is not romantic.
• Look to tradition: Seek inspiration in the traditions and words that may strike your heart.
• Set the tone: Romantic and comical, Serious and heartfelt. Find something that suits YOU.
• Figure out the logistics: Will the vows be a surprise the day of, or will they mirror one another?
• Make a vow date: Take the time not only to figure out the logistics but to cherish the act with a romantic date night.
• Schedule some alone time: Set time aside to muse on the words you will recite on your own.
• Steal Ideas: Quotes that hold true to your relationship or meaningful songs may be the perfect addition.
• Create an outline: Establish a structure to help organize your ideas.
• Remember your audience: Your loved ones are there to share with you, don’t write in code.
• Time it right: 1 minute is a good time limit, short, sweet and to the core of your heart.
• Practice out loud:  SERIOUSLY!

Source: The Knot