One of our favorite moments on a wedding day is when we get to photograph or film the couple exchanging hand written letters to each other. The moment when our couple sits down to read a letter from their soon to be husband or wife. This moment may be one of the few when they have a moment to themselves and in this moment it is as if time stops for just a minute. Maybe, you're about to get married and you want to write a letter for your partner on the day of your wedding. Wedding days are magical, emotional, and so much more! Wedding letters are a great way to express all those feelings that can't be fully put into words. For some, letter writing is not their gift and that’s totally fine! The truth is, it doesn’t have to be! Your letter can be anything that you want it to be. Our biggest hope is that whatever you write is true and genuine to who you are!! In this article we'll go over some tips that will help you write an amazing letter for your partner on one of the most important days in their life: their Wedding Day.
What is a wedding letter and why you should write one.
Wedding letters are a great way to express your thoughts, feelings and wishes for someone on their wedding day. Wedding days are incredibly emotional and often contain lots of surprises that can be hard to put into words or air in front of the bride and groom's friends and family. Below is 7 reasons on why you should write a wedding letter to your future spouse.
- Wedding letters help you get all those last minute emotions off your chest without having to cry the makeup away.
- The letter is a sentimental and romantic keepsake from the day.
- Your letter can accompany any gift you give your bride on the morning of your wedding
- If you have a videographer, they may have you read the letter out loud, so they can use the audio for your highlight video. Having the audio of letters assures that your film will have a strong, unique storyline that clearly articulates your love for one another.
- Letters are something to exchange and read during your first look.
- If you aren't writing your own vows for your ceremony, a letter is the perfect way to still share your personal, unique commitment and feelings with your partner that day. You can say exactly what you want, in your own words, adding in humor, inside jokes, personal memories, and more.
- It's also a last-minute way you can comfort and calm your partner who may be a bit jittery before the ceremony. Nothing beats hearing from your fiance all the reasons they can't wait to marry you to make you feel great!
How long should a wedding day letter be?
A wedding letter should be between 1-5 minutes for your partner to read. How much or how little detail you put in there completely depends on you. We recommend sticking to one page but if you are writing on small paper then you may have 3 or 4 pages. You can do cute things like put a lipstick kiss on it or even get fancy and get a wax stamp made with your future initials. Just make the letter meaningful to you.
What To Include In Your Wedding Letter To Your Partner
Ultimately your wedding letter should reflect who you are and feel timely. However, we know it can be hard to start, so we put together this rough outline of how to write the letter. Don't Forget to add your own flair or change it up a bit to make it more you.
Your Hope For The Day
Tell Your Partner How You're Feeling, What thoughts are running through your head. This is also a good day to share how you hope the day will go and what you look forward to doing most with them on this amazing day. Just share some of your hopes for your wedding day that way your partner can get excited about what is to come next.
Wedding Day Advice
Share with your partner some "wedding day advice" like telling them they better cry when they see you walk down the isle or don't snort from laughing so hard. This is a great way to make them laugh or cry. Either way have a little fun with it.
Tell Them Your "I Fell In Love" Memory
According to brides.com, remembering the moments that caused you to fall in love with your future spouse is key for writing a letter to them on your wedding day. Remind your partner why you love them unconditionally and why you want to spend the rest of your life with them. This can be a great way to start your letter if you want it to be on the mushy gushy side. No detail is to small to include because you and your partner love each other for specific reasons. Remember the moment you knew the person you're marrying was the one for you? Perhaps, it was on a specific date, after something they said, or because of an accumulation of things that happened over time. Recalling those memories brings the beauty of your relationship to the surface and lets you walk into the wedding day treating your partner to a spectacle of moments when your love first sparked and how much it has grown and flourished since then.
Promise For The Future
One of the parts your partner will likely enjoy in reading a letter you wrote to him on the day of your wedding is what promises are shared about the future. Some of these can be saved for vows read during the ceremony, but let loose by providing some hilarious promises such as letting them watch Sunday and Monday night football.
Tips For Writing The Wedding Day Letter
- Speak From Your Heart and Include Little Details. Tell your spouse how your feeling, why you love them, and what your looking forward to about being with them.
- Make a List of Everything You Want to Include and prepare ahead of time. Think of any stories you want to include or make a basic outline. That way it will be easier to write the letter when its time.
- Take Note Whenever You Think of Something You Want to Say. Inspiration can hit you at any time and so it would be good to keep a little notebook with you to write down your ideas.
- Set Aside a Quiet Time to Complete the Letter. It is easier to say you will do it tomorrow but the truth is unless we sit down and make time for something chances are it will get pushed back. Schedule a time for you to write the letter, clear your schedule, and set aside any distractions.
Examples Of Wedding Day Letters
Dear Huey, Seven years ago, I never realized what an incredible journey we were embarking upon together. I never would have believed that the sixteen year old boy with shaggy hair and a goofy smile would grow into the strong, hardworking, and loving man that will be waiting for me at the altar.
Natalie Hayes
Full Letter Here: https://nataliefranke.com/2013/05/a-letter-to-my-love/
Now, that we are going to be entering a completely new stage of our relationship, I want to tell you that you mean the world to me. No matter how good or bad times will be, I will always be there for you. I promise that I will do everything that I can to make this marriage the most beautiful journey together. I promise to keep the adventure and spark in our marriage alive. I promise to always trust you and always respect you. And I promise to keep all my promises.
I just cannot wait to start my new life with the man I have always loved. Soon I will be standing right beside you, sharing each and every moment of your life.So lets begin this amazing journey and fill each other’s lives and hearts with happiness and love.
Lots of love,Susan
Read the full letter here:
We hope that this article has been informative and will help you in writing a love letter to your partner for your wedding day. They always make for great photos and even better audio for your wedding day film. When couples hire us to be their wedding photographer or wedding videographer we recommend for them to do something as simple as letter which will be so huge later on down the road. We can't stress enough that if you want your wedding day to be magical then take the time to hire professionals to be on your wedding team.