Royal Wedding Vows a la Vow Muse

Now that the hoopla and hub-bub has dwindled, the Muses started thinking about the royal wedding last month. We bet that Prince William and Kate Middleton were likely restricted in what they could say and how they could say it (they did get married in the most famous church of Western times after all) and we thought well holy wedding blues, how dull. So in true Muse form, we've crafted sentimental vows that fit the young couple's genuine and passionate feelings for one another. Enjoy the latest installment of celebrity vows for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Kate Middleton and Prince Wills

Wills to Kate

Dearest Kate: I am indeed a lucky man to have found a woman as strong, as intense, as gregarious, and as embracing as you. Your very nature is both calming and vivacious, a balance that propels our relationship forward while always keeping us grounded within each other. When I am with you, I find the freedom to be exactly myself, and I find the desire to serve and protect you. You embody all that I believe in not just in England, but in the world, and when I'm cheering it's not just for the UK, but for us. All that is good shines outwardly through you, and I eagerly anticipate supporting you as you shine all the days of our lives together. Plus, you make me laugh. And you laugh with me. You understand my being in an unmatched way. I love you, Kate, and always will. 

Kate to Wills

Wills: Dear me, how do I even begin to top that? (Oh you know this, like our many other endeavors, will later be scrutinized over our breakfast tea as to who  "won." I love our silly competitions, by the way – they keep me on my toes.) Everything you just said mirrors what I would say. Which is why I love you, why I was drawn to you, and why I can no longer look at myself without seeing you. Each day with you I become more and more certain that I could never be without you, that not having you next to me would make my world incomplete. You are everything I am and more. You are fierce, compassionate, and you get what you want in the most gentle way possible. Will, I am thrilled to be yours, and to experience a love that will last forever with you. 

Sources here and here. 

Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Wedding Vows a la Vow Muse

Dear World: We admit it. We love Jessica Simpson (and by association, we're willing to accept whomever she decides to love). I think she had us after the first episode of Newlyweds, where despite every reason not to like her, it was impossible to consider that option. Heck, one of the muses even wrote a poem of sadness that was included in her thesis about the breakup of Nick and Jess. Well, thankfully, there has come a much happier reason to encompass feelings of J. Simpson in written form: her upcoming wedding to Eric Johnson. So the Muses decided to do what we do best: write them some wedding vows that capture who they are in words! 

Eric & Jess in that post-engagement glow. 

Jessica to Eric: 

Eric, I know quoting another musicians song is probably as unorthodox as well...just about everything about me. But seriously, there I was, thinking "I could really use a wish right now" when you appeared. And a wish you were. In fact, you're a dream come true. There so aren't enough dandelions to blow, tunnels to hold my breath through, or shooting stars that would explain how you found me. But holy macaroni, all I can say is Hallelujah and thank God, Jesus, and every holy ghost around. You've made a true woman of me. I cannot wait to share my life with you, today, tomorrow, and forever. 

Eric to Jessica:

Jess: I know we talk a lot about luck–about how lucky we are to have met, how lucky we are to be in love, how lucky we are to just simply be in a constant state of bliss. But Jess dear, I know so little of what we're about has to do with luck, and has so much has to do with what was meant to me. You were meant for me, Jess, and I every day of our lives I'll show you I was meant for you.

Sources here and here. 

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth Wedding Vows via Vow Muse

Continuing with our Celebrity Wedding Vow Series whereby we, the Muses, write up our best guess as to what we think these soon-to-be-wed celeb couples may say to each other at the altar, we now feature sweet Reese Witherspoon and her new beau Jim Toth in all their vowing glory!

Jim and Reese from gossip.whyfame.com

Jim to Reese

Reese, I'm the luckiest man in the world. I know it's beyond cliche to say that, but hear me out: I'm marrying not just a beautiful woman, but a beautiful family that moves like the inner workings of a clock: intricately, delicately, sometimes breaking down but always picking up the solid ticking again. I love you, I love your children, and I want the best for all of us. I think this is worth mentioning: you are incredible. I've seen you dazzle a room full of strangers in a foreign country who have no idea who you are, but they're drawn to your warmth and smile; your words always bringing more and more people to talk. I've see you gracefully slip out of bafflingly complicated situations. And yes, you're one hell of an actress, too. Daring, bold, gorgeous. Let's stay up late talking about politics, get up early and make oatmeal for the kids, and shower each other with friendship, support, and most of all love.

Reese to Jim

It's peculiar how life works, isn't it? More curious still is how love works. Jim, we've both done a lot of living in our lives, achieved quite a bit, and experienced even more. I never would have been ready for you if we met sooner, so I'm glad we met later. You defy every expectation I have for a companion and partner—you don't cater to me, but you don't try to keep me in a tiny box, either. We balance each other like a perfectly matched yin and yang, and I look forward to building off of this balance even in unbalanced times. With my feet firmly on this Earth, and my heart circling the universe and back, I say sincerely on this day: I love you. 

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Info on Jim Toth found here, and Reese found here.

Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh "Wedding Vows" a la Vow Muse!

Kelsey Grammer's sudden divorce and re-engagement might be scandalicous news in Hollywood, but that isn't stopping him from getting his marriagepants on at the end of the month. KG will be standing at the alter with Kayte Walsh, a dazzling woman he met while flying across the Atlantic Ocean. She was his stewardess, he was undoubtedly charmingly Kelsey Grammer...and the rest is history. Of course, not so silent history, since Kelsey's ex, Camille, certainly seems to have a lot to say about it. But we digress. In true Vow Muse style, we're looking on the bright side of this story, and offering our well wishes to the new couple in the form of personalized wedding vows!

Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh - what's not to love?

From Kayte to Kelsey

Oh Mr. Grammer, how lovely to run into you here today. I think those were the first words I spoke to you, and I instantly regretted sounding like such a starstruck lass. Well, I no longer regret my starry-eyes because here you are, standing in front of me, a person. Not just any person, but the man for me. It took but one plane-ride where I watched you be yourself to know I wanted a man like you, and it took but one date after that plane ride to know I wanted that man to be you. Kelsey, our love began soaring from the get go, and I intend to keep it going that way through sickness, health, thick, thin, and forever.

From Kelsey to Kayte

You know, when they told me I'd be flying the friendly skies, I never imagined they'd be Kayte-style friendly. Ugh, that was bad. Sorry sweetie. See what you just signed up for? For every great joke I make, I make about ten hundred bad ones. And you get to hear every single one. Because baby—er, Kayte—I'm all in with you. That means not only are we going to have an amazing time together, we'll also have some downright cruddy times, and probably a lot of lazy-day mediocre times, too. Being all in means I plan to share my life, the ins and outs, the good and the bad, the funny and the truly unfunny. I know you'll make me a better man every single day with your kindness, your assertiveness, and your wit. And yes, your really scrumptious figure doesn't hurt, either. I love you, Kayte. I do.

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Want to learn more about the couple? So did we, check out these links!

Photo used with love by Creative Commons

Sharapova and Vujacic Wedding Vows a la Vow Muse!

Here we go again - sports stars finding love! When Vow Muse heard about tennis sensation Maria Sharapova finding her self engaged to LA Lakers basketball hotpants Sasha Vujacic, not only did our pulse quicken, but we thought about what these two healthy hearts would say to each other on their wedding day. The inspiration for these vows came from Sharapova and Vujacic's mutual interest in not only giving back to their local community, but giving back to the global community as well. Oh, and like Jodie Lynn Boduch, we too think it would be exciting if Maria were to hyphenate her name...

Sports Stars and Do-Gooders? Consider the Muses Inspired!

Sasha Vujacic to Maria Sharapova:

Maria,

For you, I vow to build with my own two hands a steam-room in our house so your muscles and mind can relax after practice. For me, I vow to build upon myself day after day to be the man you see in your dreams. For us, I vow to build a lifetime in which we enrich ourselves by giving back to others, in which holding hands is never a chore, and in which we continually find happiness together within each other. My Masha, I’m yours forever.

Maria Sharapova to Sasha Vujacic:

My Sasha,

I wouldn’t say just that I vow to be true for better or worse—I’d also say I’m certain there is no goodness in the world that burns like yours, and there’s nothing you can do to make me think otherwise. I wouldn’t say just that you’re amazingly talented—I’d also say that your determination to succeed in all things using what life has given you shows me what a strong husband you’ll be to me.  I wouldn’t say just that I’m in love with you—I’d also say I’m enraptured with your spirit, your soul, and your being.  My Machine, I’m yours forever.

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Bio info on Sharapova here and Vujacic here.

Lily Allen and Sam Cooper's Wedding Vows a la Vow Muse!

What up, Lily Allen? Apparently, Miss Allen is ready to become a Mrs., and will be tying the knot with Mr. Sam Cooper in the not to distant future (and hopefully making them both smile for a lifetime). The Muses took to their keyboards in a collaborative effort to pen Lily and Sam's vows, which is definitely making this set some of our favorites to date! Celebrity wedding vows for Lily Allen and Sam Cooper, right after this picture of the newly engaged kittens:

Builder Sam and Singer Lily—Imagine the words they will choose!

Lily to Sam:

Hey Sammy boy
Whatcha thinking over there?
Can’t believe I’ve got this ring
Bought this dress and did my hair

I see you smiling
Next to your tuxedo-ed bros
Can you believe this is happening?
I’m tingling from head to toes

You love my songs
My awesome shoes, my face, my dirt
I love that you’re a real person
Swinging a hammer, taking off your shirt

I need a man in the real world
Who doesn’t mind my crazy nan
A guy without all the answers
Who will laugh and joke with my band

I never thought this day would come
But it’s here now and it kicks ass
I want to spend my life with you
Holding hands, lying in the grass

I love you, Sam
I vow to never stray
We’re gonna be the raddest couple
Every year, every week, every day


Sam to Lily:

My Lilybee: before I knew you, I was but foundation waiting to be built upon, to reach my full potential. I knew I had the power to support, to give, to love, but I hadn't found the right materials with which to create. And then, there was you. No, scratch that. There is you. You are more sturdy than steel, more beautiful than the finest redwood. You're definitely smarter than stucco, and you're more complex than electricity. You crack me up every damn day; you've built me up in a way I never knew possible. You are a collection of the perfect materials for me, and I look forward to being your rock-solid foundation for the rest of our lives.

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Lily Allen info from here.

No Sam Cooper info available.

Photo used under Creative Commons license.

Wedding Vows for Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris With the Touch of a Vow Muse!

Come on, what is not to love about Hugh Hefner? Okay, we retract that statement, as someone probably could come up with quite a bit not to love about him... for example, have you seen how slight the guy is? He's definitely nowhere near teddy bear status. But despite his slightness, the Muses heard about his recent engagement, and we couldn't resist trying to imagine what the eternal playboy and his new sweetie would be proclaiming to each other. Without further ado, wedding vows for Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris:

Hugh Hef and Crystal Harris getting their lovebug action on!

Hugh to Crystal:

Sparkling Crystal: it's no secret that little in my life is a secret. You know my past like the back of your hand, and not only do you love me in spite of it, you love me for it. I never have to apologize to you for being myself, and you know you never have to apologize to me for everything you are and everything you will become. You've seen me at my worst, and at an ever changing best. With this ceremony, I vow to be the best damn man, husband, and lover you'll ever know.
 
Crystal to Hugh:

Hugh: Your support for me has been unconditional since the day we met, and I strive to offer you the same security of love that you show me daily. You have taught me what it means to love without boundaries, to truly understand another person, and to live a life without any sense of fear or regret. When I am with you, I am me. I vow to sing to you when you're least expecting it, make you laugh every single day, and show you a love worthy of the love you show me.

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All sources thanks to Hugh Wiki and Crystal Wiki

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millipied's Wedding Vows a la Vow Muse

The 2010 holiday season left a delightful string of celebrity engagements in its wake, which means lots of stars, starlets and their soon to be betrothed might be needing some sweet words to speak to each other during the big day. When the Muses heard about Natalie Portman saying "Yes" to Benjamin Millipied, we instantly started day dreaming about what these grooving go-getters might want to say.

Natalie's probably not at a loss for words, but just in case...

 From Benjamin to Natalie:

Natalie:
To dance across the skyline
Right into the ocean and depths below
I'd be grateful to do this alone
But I'd be honored to do this with you

To dance across a stage
Solo and exposed without fear
I'd be grateful to this alone
But I'd be honored to do this with you.

To dance when I'm simply walking
Thinking of love that keeps loving
I'd be grateful to this alone
But I'd be honored to do this with you.

I vow to be grateful to be alive. 

But Natalie, I'm honored to live this life with you.

From Natalie to Benjamin:
Benjamin: I feel quenched when I am with you. My skin is alive, my words hold weight, and I never have to fear thirst. You'll let me find my own water to drink, and be there with a canteen if I fail. Remarkably, you're the best of all worlds. With you, I'm not held back nor pushed ahead too fast. Together we have forward momentum that will electrify us all through all our days and nights.

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We learned about Natalie Portman here and Benjamin Millipied here.

Photo used under Creative Commons permission

Part 2: Swisher Vows Revision

Last week, the Muses brought you a version of potential wedding vows for Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia. After some consideration, we thought we'd rewrite Mr. Swisher's vows to snuggly fit his personality, and demonstrate what Vow Muse is all about. Writing is a fluid process that is open to give and take, and when we write for you, we want our writing to sound like you. Thus we bring you Nick Swisher's vows, take two:

Felt like his first set was too banal? Well, a little more humor awaits!

Revised! From Nick to JoAnna:

JoAnna, I was certain I wanted a future with you from before we even made it to first base. I couldn't begin to dream of heading to the outfield without knowing you're in the stands or curled up in front of your radio listening to the game. Whether I'm running towards a fly ball or circling the field praying it's not a pop fly, I feel an invisible cord between our hearts, pulling at me until we are together again. I'll spare my family the details of rounding first, second and third base with you, but let's just say no matter where we are, I feel like we're at home plate. I am never less than you, nor more than you; you're never less than me, and you are never more than me. I couldn't dream up a better partner in life, and yes, in the dugout, too.

Part 1: Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia's Wedding Vows Via Vow Muse

 Do you like baseball and acting? Ever think there shouldn't be a divide between celebrities and athletes? Well fear not: baseball phenomenon Nick Swisher and actress JoAnna Garcia tied the knot, bringing the two together and of course, giving them a chance to pen their own vows to each other. While Vow Muse had zippo to do with their Floridian wedding last month, we still thought we'd get our vow writing on for these two love-birds.

Athlete Meets Celebrity...Of Course Wedding Vows ensue!

From JoAnna to Nick:

Nick, I know I want you in my life forever. Of course, I didn't know that the first time we met, or even the second; it wasn't until we'd spent an evolving course of days, weeks, and months together that we'd built a relationship I could never live without. With you, I am able to empower others, and in turn, empower myself. But more importantly, with you, I am myself. I am never less than you. I am never more than you. You are never less than me, and you are never more than me. I love this about us, and could not dream of a better partner in life. Para mi familia, nomás sepan esto: Yo nunca soy menos que ustedes. Yo nunca soy más que ustedes. Ustedes nunca son menos que yo y ustedes nunca son más que yo.

From Nick to JoAnna:

JoAnna, I was certain I wanted a future with you from the first time we were apart, and every time after that. When I'm not with you, I feel as if there is an invisible cord between our hearts, pulling at us until we are together again. That tug makes me long for your presence, and I'm only at ease when you are near. With you, I am able to reach others, and in turn, reach myself. But more importantly, with you, I am home. I am never less than you. I am never more than you. You are never less than me, and you are never more than me. I love this about us, and could not dream of a better partner in life. I wish my grandmother were here to meet you, but I already know what she'd say: Joanna sparkles. Keep her close, ya hear?

So after this round of vows, it occurred to the Muses that we're not sure Nick Swisher would love what we've written for him. He's got a bit more of a sense of humor, and we think he'd ask for revisions. Stay tuned for later this week, when the Vow Muse blog posts our revisions for Mr. Swisher's wedding vows!

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We learned about JoAnna Garcia here and Mr. Swisher here.
Photo permission via Creative Commons from here.

Wedding Vows for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden a la Vow Muse

 Imagine you're Nicole Richie, and you want to have the most astoundingly perfect wedding known to America (especially since you'll be darned if Paris Hilton is thinking of upstaging you in a few years when she finally settles on a beau of her own). Well, you're in luck if you're Miss Nicole (and Mr. Joel Madden by association): Vow Muse is on the case!

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden get cutesy with their vows? It could've happened!

Joel Madden to Nicole Richie:

 Nikki, it's funny to think that just now we're getting married. I feel like we've accomplished so much since we met, and marriage is just another layer of our friendship, partnership, and relationship. You're an incredible woman, a mother all moms should emulate, and your heart embraces everyone you meet. I'm so thankful you let me into your life, and that I get to share my world with you. I'd say that I cannot wait to wake up to you, but we already do. I'd say that I cannot wait to start a family with you, but we already have. So what I'll say is this: I cannot wait to take on the world together every single day. I look forward to holding your hand until all we have the energy to do is sip lemonade and make each other laugh.

Nicole Richie to Joel Madden:

Joelly-Woelly. Wow. No really, wow. Oh my goshness, where do I even begin? One of the many things I love about us is the way we refuse to follow the rules. Another thing I love about us is that we're completely on the same page in our relationship. I'm marrying the best father I could dream up for our children. I'm marrying someone who wants to give back to the world just as much as I do. I'm marrying you, and I know we're going to have an amazing life together, if only because we already have it. And that's already a wonderful life. I love you times a million, and I'm so thankful for what you bring me each and every day: yourself. Let's get to the I do's and go on being fabulous together!

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Photo taken with permission under Creative Commons from wikimedia.
We learned everything we wanted to know about Nicole Richie here and Joel Madden here.

Katy Perry & Russell Brand's "Wedding Vows" a la Vow Muse!

Well the truth is, Vow Muse didn't get asked to take part in helping Katy Perry and Russell Brand pen their wedding vows at their recent nuptials. But that didn't stop us from stepping into the world of imagination and wondering what words the pop-star and comedian might have exchanged privately! Want to step into Vow Muse's fantasy vows* for KP and RB? Read on.

What would Katy Perry and Russell Brand say during their wedding vows? Heck, we don't know either, so we nabbed our keyboards and put our thinking caps on.**

Russell Brand to Katy Perry:

My kit, my Kat,
Spend tea-time in my lap
We'll be rocking in style
Like before rocking down the aisle
I'll write you sweet melodies
Oh wait, that's your cup of tea
Kiss all the girls you desire
I'll love you even more for that quagmire
Please be honest, please be true
And I'll always do the same for you
Okay, enough of that rat-a-tat-tat
I love you too much for that serious crap.

Seriously Katy, you're a concoction too intoxicating to be without. You make me laugh, which is pretty freaking hard to do, and I can't wait to sweep you off your feet every single day of our lives. As long as you promise to pair the socks. You know I hate that.

Katy Perry to Russell Brand:

Russell, first, of course I'll pair the socks. Well, maybe I'll hire someone. Either way, we won't be sock hunters. Seriously though...I'm not sure what I can say here that I haven't whispered to you during bad movie premieres, shouted from the rooftops during crazy nights in London pretending to be chimney sweeps, and shared via email with every single person witnessing us today. You give me hope for the future, you make me forget the past, and you provide me with security, support, and back-up vocals in the shower. Baby, I'm honored to pair your socks, to make you popcorn with honey-butter on it, and to sit with you in bed when you're sick nursing you back to health. I want to do everything with you.

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* All our research for the writing of Katy Perry and Russell Brand's vows was taken from the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katy_Perry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Brand

** Picture used with permission from under Creative Commons from cutekatyperry.com. If someone smart and in charge feels this is incorrect, please tell us and we'll figure it out!