Are you allowed to say your own vows in a Catholic wedding?

Answer 1

I do not think so. but you do have a few choices:

I (...), take you (...) to be my husband/wife.
I promise to be true to you
in good times and in bad,
in sickness and in health.
I will love you and honor you
all the days of my life.

Or

I (...), take you (...) for my lawful husband/wife,
to have and to hold,
from this day forward,
for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer,
in sickness and in health,
until death do us part.

Or

In the name of God,
I (...) take you (...) to be my husband/wife,
to have and to hold
from this day forward,
for better, for worse,
for richer, for poorer,
in sickness and in health,
to love and to cherish,
until we are parted by death.
This is my solemn vow.

Notice there is nothing about 'obeying.'

+ Exchange of Rings +

(...), take this ring
as a sign of my love and fidelity.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

No, not per se.

You must stick to one of the formulas in the book you shgould have gotten.

The priest/deacon MAY allow you to make a declaration to each other at the end of the Mass....but that would be rare, because he would have no control over what would come out of your mouth

Answer 3

It all depends. First, it all depends on the priest who will be presiding over the ceremony. Some may be reluctant to do it while other priests welcome that personal touch.

Either way, yoru personal vows will most likely meet with the priest's approval IF they are in complete compliance with Church Doctrine.

Answer 4

I think so, as long as they cover the things that need to be addressed for a valid wedding

Answer 5

You can add them to the existing vows.

Answer 6

Ask a priest

Answer 7

You can probably add your own personal touches, but I don't think you can replace anything.