read the post
The 200 guests at Rachel Mumford’s backyard wedding in Malibu, Calif., were suddenly on their feet, clapping, giving her an unexpected ovation. Forty-eight hours earlier, she probably wouldn’t have felt as calm or confident.
The handwritten pages of vows she had in her relaxed grip were now a “structured, organized, funny, intimate and condensed version of our love story,” said Ms. Mumford, 53, who married Brandon Coxton at their home on July 3, 2022. “I wanted my vows to be real, personal and intimate.”
She managed to check off all three boxes after hiring Brian Franklin, a founder of Vows & Speeches, a writing service for wedding participants that he started with his wife, Nicole Franklin, in 2021.
The new york times:
Overwhelmed with writing your vows? A professional wordsmith could help.
Featured Post
As speechwriters for weddings and other events, we’ve helped write a lot of wedding vows. While there’s no substitute for working with a professional, where you’ll get help with both the writing and the delivery of them, here are five key elements that will help you make the most out of these moments.
Brian Franklin of Vows & Speeches appears on the DJ Insider Podcast giving tips on how not to ruin big moments at a wedding.
“Today’s episode is all about one of the most personal—and sometimes nerve-wracking—parts of a wedding: the vows and speeches. Writing your own vows can feel overwhelming, and giving a toast in front of a room full of people? Well, let’s just say it’s not everyone’s idea of fun. But don’t worry! Our guest today is […]
Our vows were a total home run!
"We both surprised each other with how heartfelt and funny/cute they were and everyone loved them. We got so many compliments and people said they were the best vows they’ve ever heard!”
