marriage vows

Definitions

The formal promises or pledges made by two people to each other during a wedding ceremony.

The solemn commitments and obligations undertaken by spouses at the time of their marriage.

Examples

The couple stood at the altar and recited their marriage vows with tears in their eyes.

After twenty years together, they decided to renew their marriage vows in a private ceremony.

He took his marriage vows very seriously and remained committed to his wife through every challenge.

Synonyms

wedding promises marital pledges nuptial vows matrimonial commitments wedding oaths spousal covenants marriage promises

Antonyms

divorce decree annulment separation agreement broken promises dissolution of marriage marital breach renunciation of vows