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Background: It wasn't easy for me to accept the fact that my fiancé had to kids coming into this relationship. It's been a long road but I can say blood wouldn't make me love them any more. They have truly showed me how to love. It's very important to me that I share this with them, and I know that it will make my fiancé happy to know that I'm committing to our family.

My beautiful stepchildren,
You both have showed me how to open my heart. The love I have for you is unconditional and nothing in this world can take that away. I thank you both for allowing me to be a part of your lives and sharing your daddy with me. I'm not here to replace anyone, but to make a spot in your heart that's for me alone. I promise to always be there for you, support you, encourage you, protect you, and love you. You may not fully understand my commitment right now, but one day you will. On this day that I marry your daddy, I marry you too. I take you as you are and love you as my own. I give you this as a token of my love.

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Edited On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 6:58 PM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate | 0 likes

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Lynzey K.

Wedding: 06/29/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Honest opinion? The second set is beautiful and thoughtful. The first set, the beginning could use some work. It's honest, I'll give you that, but starting out negative makes the whole thing hard to swallow and all the beautiful sentiments to follow kind of get lost with the beginning being so negative. Maybe Edit the first sentence, or add a more positive opening in front of it? Edited On: Feb 21, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate2 likes
The first set was just me giving WW insight lol. OMG I would never write a vow start out with negativitiy, let alone putting any negativitiy in there. I was just telling you all why it's important to me that I do this.. because I know a lot of people are against including the children. I've edited my original post so other people won't get confused too. Edited On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Tiffany

Wedding: 09/07/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate1 like
my FH has two little girls from a previous marriage. my situation is different because their mom isnt around so im the only one they have but reading this and thinking about them almost made me tear up. im such an emotional creature lol

Lynzey K.

Wedding: 06/29/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
OOOOOOOH! Hahaha! Well then, then vows are very touching and beautiful. :) Wouldn't change a word.

Leanna T.

Married: 03/02/2013
Reviews: 11

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
@Ozella, I understood what you meant. Those are lovely vows! I might begin by referring to them by their names, though, not as "stepchildren"... I feel like that word might have some negative connotations.

Erin I.

Wedding: 09/27/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I agree with using their names instead but the rest made me tear up I think you have a winner!

Married: 05/19/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
So touching, reading it brought some tears to my eyes! Agree with Leanna, though, about the word "stepchildren" being changed to their names or something more positive.

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
@Lynzey Still laughing over here thinking that if you thought the beginning was my actualy vows, you must've been really tryna be nice to me when you commented lol Thank you ladies.. I tend to critique myself way too much so I just wanted other thoughts. I may cry trying to read it. @Leanna.. I didn't even think you use their names, DUH! Lol. thanks!! wedding brain fart over here..

Mrs. W.

Married: 02/27/2013
Reviews: 5

Posted On: Feb 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Beautiful!

Nancy T

Barefoot Weddings, Sarasota, FL

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Ozella, what kind of token will you give them? Have you seen the family unity medallions?

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
@Nancy.. No I haven't. I was thinking about doing a locket for my stepdaughter and I haven't figured out what to give my stepson.

Shannon

Wedding: [Private]

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Very nice vows. I agree on using their names...much more personal. I think a locket is very nice. Now sure how old your step children are but maybe a watch or something for your stepson?

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
@Shannon. My stepson will be 4. Anything makes him happy lol. My stepdaughter will be just about to turn 8. Edited On: Feb 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Shannon

Wedding: [Private]

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Oh ok...well 4 might is a little young for my idea. Sorry I can't think of any more age appropriate ideas. The other ladies might be more help if you are looking for some suggestions

Nancy T

Barefoot Weddings, Sarasota, FL

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
For a beach wedding, some of my couples have given the boys a shark's tooth pendant. Boys of all ages seem to like that.

Tatiana K.

Wedding: 09/07/2013

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
So sweet! For your stepson, you could do a little wooden box, engrave his name in it, and put stuff from the day in it. Then he has it to remember the day. You could even write him a note for when he is older.

Anonymous

Married: 03/23/2013
Reviews: 5

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 3:17 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think it's beautiful. I nearly cried reading it ;) very sweet and thoughtful!

TaroLovesMe

Wedding: 03/15/2014

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 3:26 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Beautiful! I love it. FH also has two and I have two children as well.

Ozella R.

Wedding: 08/15/2013

Posted On: Feb 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Thank you ladies. @Tatiana I love the idea of an engraved wooden box. I'm pretty sure ill do that for him and a locket for my stepdaughter.