When we started planning our wedding, Stephan and I knew we wanted a ceremony that felt deeply personal—but we were totally overwhelmed when it came to writing our own vows. That’s where Karl Bar from Vow and Forever came in and completely changed the game.

From our first meeting, Karl made us feel comfortable and understood. He spent time getting to know us—how we met, what we love about each other, how we navigate the messy, beautiful parts of life together. Then, using all of that, he offered to write our vows for us, based on our stories and conversations.

We were a little nervous about handing over something so personal, but when we read the vows he had written for the first time, we were both in tears. It was like he had taken the exact words we didn’t know how to say and gave them to us. The vows were honest, emotional, a little funny in all the right places—and so completely us. They captured our relationship in a way we never could have done on our own.

During the ceremony, reading those vows to each other felt incredibly powerful. It wasn’t just about saying beautiful words—it was about recognizing the depth of our love and committing to it with intention and heart. So many of our guests came up afterward saying they had never heard vows so meaningful.

Karl didn’t just officiate our wedding—he helped us tell our story in the most vulnerable and beautiful way. We’re endlessly grateful for the care and artistry he brought to our ceremony. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding truly unforgettable, Karl Bar at Vow and Forever is the one.

When we were searching for an officiant, we didn’t just want someone to read a script—we wanted someone who would truly get us. From our very first meeting with Karl, we knew we had found that person.

Karl took the time to really listen to our story—how Raymond and I met, the weird little quirks we love about each other, and the values we share. He asked thoughtful questions, made us laugh, and made us feel seen. We never felt like we were being fit into a template. He built a ceremony that reflected us in the most honest, joyful way possible.

On the day of our wedding, Karl delivered something that felt more like poetry than a speech. He spoke about the way Raymond always dances in the kitchen when he thinks no one’s looking, how I instinctively save the last bite of dessert for him, and how our love is grounded in laughter, patience, and a shared sense of adventure. It felt like he reached into our hearts and put words to things we didn’t even know we needed to hear.

He also added such a light, natural humor to the ceremony—like when he gently roasted us for our wildly different definitions of “on time.” It had everyone smiling and relaxed, and made the whole experience feel even more intimate and real.

Karl made our wedding ceremony not only unforgettable but uniquely ours. He honored our love story with warmth, sincerity, and a personal touch that went far beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for someone to create a ceremony that truly captures who you are as a couple, Karl Bar at Vow and Forever is the one you want standing up there with you.