If the three vows of the Franciscans and Dominicans are "chastity, poverty and obedience," what might be the vows that the artist takes? (I mean artist, of course, to cover writers and so on.) I ask this question because for people in a religious order, it is useful to remember what they are sacrificing; to keep it in mind as a given. [more inside]
posted by PersonAndSalt on Oct 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Harry and I got married when I was 42. Ours was a rocky relationship at its worst and absolutely riveting at its best. Even today the passion we share and yes, even the fights we occasionally have are intense, but all the laughter, that is what kept us together. We are sharing our 25th wedding anniversary on our wedding day this December. We are writing vows and I wanted to know what are the little things in relationships that made you love someone the most? I feel like all the things I want to say are cliche I need inspiration. I don't want to disappoint him.
posted by anonymous on Oct 16, 2009 - 13 answers

My friends are having a sci fi themed wedding and would like some quotes to use during the ceremony. I figured that the internet might be a good place to get suggestions. Any ideas are welcome, romantic, humorous, etc.
posted by Hubajube on Dec 20, 2008 - 25 answers

Did you write your own vows when you got married? Should we? If you did, what part of your customized vows were you most happy with? [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on Dec 19, 2007 - 31 answers

I am getting married in the fall and I'd like to find some smart, unusual readings to include in the ceremony. [more inside]
posted by piers on Jul 10, 2006 - 19 answers

Official Wedding Vows. My google-fu is no match for the frenzied hothouse that is the online wedding industry. I'm trying to find the official wedding vows of the city of New York--or whatever the text is called they read you when you get married at City Hall. Thanks.
posted by muckster on Jun 8, 2004 - 9 answers