As a meaningful way to capture the excitement of starting a new life together, you might consider writing letters that express your love and commitment and share your intentions for what lies ahead. 

Prior to your wedding day, each of you can write a heartfelt letter to the other, articulating your feelings about them and your upcoming wedding, and sharing your sentiments in anticipation of a lifelong journey together. As an element of your wedding ceremony, you can place the letters in a special box or container, representing the capturing of your love, hopes, and dreams as you embark on a new chapter of life as husband and wife. You might select a box that has a lock and, in securing the letters, you can later put them away, or display the box in your home, to be opened again and the letters read on a future anniversary. You may also ask that a reading or blessing is shared during this part of your ceremony to give additional meaning to the gesture.