Polish Wedding Vows
When it comes to church weddings in Poland, the vows are deeply sacred, beautifully worded, and delivered with the kind of sincerity that could make even a stone statue sniffle. They’re a central part of the ceremony — the moment when the couple doesn’t just smile for the camera, but actually becomes husband and wife in the eyes of God, their families, and probably three babcias (grannies) with tissues in their sleeves.
Polish church weddings, especially Catholic ones, follow a solemn and traditional structure, and the vows are spoken with gravity — not because the couple isn’t excited, but because this is serious business. Marriage in Poland is not entered into lightly... though afterwards there may be dancing, cake, and ahem, more cake for me, please!
The vows themselves are typically recited in full by both bride and groom, facing each other, holding hands, and sometimes wondering if they’re pronouncing wierność i uczciwość małżeńską correctly while everyone watches.
So whether you're planning your own Polish-style wedding or you're just here out of linguistic curiosity, these vows are as heartfelt as they come — no dry eyes, no skipped lines, and absolutely no turning back after the priest says “Amen”.
Below, we’ve included the traditional Polish vows along with English translations — because even if your heart understands them, your guests might appreciate a little help
Each line spoken by the minister and repeated by the groom:
za żonę i ślubuję ci miłość,
wierność i uczciwość małżeńską oraz,
że cię nie opuszczę aż do śmierci.
Tak mi dopomóż Panie Boże Wszechmogący w Trójcy Jedyny i Wszyscy święci.
to be my wife,
and I promise you love, honour, and respect, to be faithful to you,
and not to forsake you until we are parted by death.
in fear of God, One in the Holy Trinity and all the Saints.
Each line spoken by the minister and repeated by the bride:
za męża i ślubuję ci miłość,
wierność i uczciwość małżeńską oraz,
że cię nie opuszczę aż do śmierci.
Tak mi dopomóż Panie Boże Wszechmogący w Trójcy Jedyny i Wszyscy święci.
to be my husband,
and I promise you love, honour, and respect, to be faithful to you,
and not to forsake you until we are parted by death.
in fear of God, One in the Holy Trinity and all the Saints.
