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Feels like I’m “stealing” vows

Aubrey, on January 8, 2020 at 7:10 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 3
My fiancé and I are writing our own vows, but there is this poem that I absolutely love and brings me to tears written by my favorite poet. It is a long poem so I want to take some parts of it and add it to my vows but feel like it may seem weird as people will know I didn’t write the poetry myself. I just wanted to know if this is something that is normal or would be viewed as odd. I was thinking it could be done as a ready by one of our parents too but it is just so special to me that I wouldn’t even want someone else reading it and feel like that could take away from it. Any opinions?

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on January 14, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I think it's fine. Maybe pick a few of your favorite stanzas and say, "X poet said it best when he/she wrote, '........'" and maybe add a bit about why it reminds you of him or something. Or having someone read it can also be special.
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    I agree with this.... I'm a teacher and a stickler about students' citations of sources, and I think what Hannah suggests is a great way to give credit without it being awkward or obtrusive. Smiley winking (The officiant at daughter and SIL's wedding kind of did something similar when he incorporated quotes and stories the B&G had shared with him about lessons they've learned from various family members.)

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Hey there, Aubrey!

    I agree with the PPs. You could always quote it during your vows, giving credit to the pet to avoid any confusion and make clear you did not write it. For example, “In the words of Poet XX, ….”. Do you think this would work for your vows?
    What is the poem?

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