Writing Personal Vows

In between cleaning, packing, and watching "Constantine" extra features, I attempted to put on paper some ideas for my personal vows. Since Paul and I are doing a non-denomination type wedding, we're going to write our own personal vows and declaration of love, honor, and loyalty to each other. I find that it is really easy to go the cheesy route, regurgitating the same cliche phrases. I really want it to be honest and meaningful. I really enjoyed Lyndon and Pear's vows (my cousins who got married this passed September 27th), which were awesome. They made theirs interesting to listen to, both vows came from the heart, and also gave some insight into the relationship that formed from all their years together. I'd like to have that same kind of feeling and content. I am especially nervous for both myself and Paul because it's been a long time since I've had to speak in front of a group of people and if anyone knows Paul, he becomes a little quiet and shy in these situations. He will never volunteer to make speeches in front of people. I am actually surprised that he is going through with this idea. I thought I might have to bribe him with a new TV or video game, but lucky for me, I didn't have to go there. I am poking through other people's samples for inspiration. Maybe someone else's blood, sweat, and tears, could help me bring some life to my pile of jumbled phrases. I wonder what Paul is going through for his part...I'm sure he's not going to agonize over every word. He'll probably start writing like a week before, and ask Jared for some help. And it'll turn out brilliant. That's what I would do if I was Paul. LOL.