Marriage Quote by Tessa Dare
““His thumb caressed her cheek. His eyes held her, warm and strong. “I, Christian James, take you, Violet Mary, to be my wife. To have, to hold. To love, honor, and cherish. To amuse, to pleasure, to make smile and laugh. To dance with, at every opportunity. To respect always, and tease on occasion. To confide in, whenever need be. To treasure, protect, admire—” She couldn’t help but give a nervous laugh. “I don’t think these words are in the vows.” “They’re in my vows,” he said gravely. “But in the interests of time, I shall to return to form. All that richer-poorer, sickness-health business goes without saying. And I will gladly forsake all others, so long as we both shall live.” His hand slid back into her hair, grasping tight. Raw emotion roughened his voice. “I need a lifetime with you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Duchess Deal” by Tessa Dare, 2017
A groom expresses deep, heartfelt commitment, blending traditional vows with personal promises of love, respect, and shared joy.
In simple terms: He vows love, respect, and joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love fully.
Themes
love
commitment
marriage
intimacy
humor
Mood
joyful
intimate
Type
romantic
personal
When to use this quote
- wedding ceremony
- relationship building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
romantic vows
personal promises
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you personalize your promises?
- What role does humor play in commitment?
A Different Perspective
Vows may feel scripted; authenticity matters.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
