Traditionally, the ransom is carried out by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and all organizing activities fall on their shoulders. They are the ones who create cool competitions, jokes, come up with questions, and also choose the style or theme of this part of the holiday.
Men often have nothing to do with the tests, but only obediently carry them out. But, although this part of the celebration refers to women's entertainment, there is an opportunity to diversify the event - the groom's oath at the ransom. A young man can create this vow either in secret from the girls or at their request.
Comic oath of the groom at ransom: funny promises to the bride
The bride's ransom is one of the most entertaining episodes of a wedding celebration, in which the groom proves his true love, showing his willingness to go through all the tests and overcome obstacles in order to be reunited with his betrothed. Having completed the tasks prepared by the bridesmaids and relatives of the bride, the groom can, at the final stage of the ransom, or having directly captured his beloved in the arms, pronounce an oath of fidelity , a promise to cherish and love his soul mate, a willingness to take on all male obligations and become a reliable support for the future families.
The ransom is a dreamy occasion for the groom to demonstrate his true love
From the past to the present
At all times, much attention has been paid to traditions at weddings. Until the October Revolution, matchmakers would come to a potential bride’s house, an engagement would be arranged, a conspiracy would take place, hen and stag parties were held, and the wedding itself was a series of certain rituals that were passed down from generation to generation.
In Soviet times, the veneration of foundations was forcibly refuted. Weddings began to be held according to the principle of minimalism: the registry office - a feast. However, already in the 90s of the last century, newlyweds began to revive old customs, as a result of which the ceremonies became more interesting and original.
Current traditions that came to us from antiquity include:
- hen-party;
- bachelor party;
- blessing of the young;
- bride price;
- exchange of gold rings as a sign of fidelity;
- marital kiss;
- showering the young with rice and rose petals;
- meeting the newlyweds with loaf and salt;
- shouts of “Bitter!” during the kiss of the young people.
Extraordinary promises of the groom
Let’s not forget that a ransom event carried out with humor presupposes a similar conclusion. Therefore, cool promises from the groom to the bride and those closest to her in front of everyone present would be appropriate. At modern weddings, young people are increasingly including in the solemn wedding ceremony vows to each other of love and fidelity, the desire to save the family, to go through life together, sharing joys and hardships in half, which is pronounced immediately after the painting. Such promises are played out solemnly and without jokes. But the ransom oath can easily be played out with humor and gags , although you should not include elements of vulgarity in it.
It is worth considering that this is not a youth party, but an event where completely different generations are present, people of advanced age and a different cultural upbringing
The groom's comic oath at the ransom can be planned in advance, or, alternatively, the newlywed can spontaneously include it in the final ransom scene, surprising even the organizers of the holiday. The texts of the oath can be completely different. Poems, of course, are fun, especially if they are composed personally , even if not very talented, but from the heart. Even better - in the form of a song, but prose will be appreciated no less. You can use poetic lines about love from famous classical poets, but it is advisable to add some humorous phrases from yourself.
Tips for writing text
The wedding vow ritual, despite its European roots, is gradually taking over the whole world. Each faith interprets this custom in its own way, but the purpose of the ritual has a single meaning. If the newlyweds like this custom, then why not include it in the wedding script. Only in this matter young people will have to work on their own.
Many people think that writing a wedding vow is very simple; just look at a sample, and a masterpiece will come out by itself. But no. The oath must be special; the spoken words of love and fidelity must evoke the most romantic feelings, not only in the other half, but also in the guests present. To do this, you should use several tips.
The structure of a wedding vow consists of three parts.
- In the first part, lovers should talk about actual actions and feelings experienced at the same time. About how happy they are to enter into a legal marriage, about how much reciprocity is valued.
- The second part is more sensual. No one can write it in a couple of minutes. This is where we talk about relationships and sympathy within a couple. Words should be sincere, gentle and warm.
- In the third part, promises are made to the other half. Marriage is not only a passion, but also standard responsibilities that should be shared in half.
The ending point of any wedding speech should be strong. For example, someone prefers to change the romantic syllable to a comic impromptu, and promises to take out the trash every day. And some end with heartfelt words about love until their last breath.
To the groom
In terms of character structure, representatives of the stronger sex are not distinguished by a high emotional background, but if the wedding scenario requires an oath on the part of the groom, then you will have to try. The text for your beloved must be prepared in advance and memorized for the wedding ceremony.
When writing, it is very important to pay attention to the wording. It is strictly forbidden to use ambiguous expressions that could offend the bride’s feelings.
Under no circumstances should you compare your chosen one with other girls. In the process of preparing an oath speech, you should remember the most important qualities of your beloved, the positive traits of her character and mental makeup.
For the bride
The emotional background of the bride on the eve of the wedding ceremony is slightly shaken. The girl is nervous and worries about everything. This is a natural process, because colossal changes occur in life. In this state, coming up with a wedding vow becomes extremely difficult. But if you listen to a few tips, the situation will change radically.
Before you start writing your wedding speech, you need to calm down. It is best to find a free evening and spend it in a quiet home environment. Sitting by the window with a mug of hot tea, you should take a short trip into the past. At the very time when I met my lover, there were first dates and compliments. These pleasant memories will allow you to understand what exactly needs to be said to the young wife, looking into the eyes of her future spouse.
Tribune for the oath
To make the oath look more impressive and impressive, to pronounce it, you can think through the podium in advance, where the groom will solemnly ascend to voice the most important words dedicated to love , even if veiled under humor.
The groom reads a funny oath before the ransom
You can play out the moment in court style. Is he ready to tell the truth and only the truth? In order not to just shake the air, you can organize an oath for the groom - it should be some cool object (well, of course, not the Codex or the Bible), but certainly evoking associations with his soulmate. For example, many newlyweds choose the option with an item of the bride’s wardrobe - a funny oath on the bride’s bra, glove or garter will look really humorous and is unlikely to confuse even the most inveterate prudes. After all, this is just a piece of clothing (although you shouldn’t choose panties for such a mission - it would obviously be too much and vulgar).
The groom pronounces the words that he is ready to trust his wife, let her “go to women’s gossip” with her girlfriends, give flowers, not hide nest eggs (you can also be disingenuous), perform all the duties around the house (even in a dream), walk proud and important when walking with children. At the same time, no one requires you to memorize all the phrases in advance.
You can prepare the text on a creatively designed comic form and simply read it with intonation, having rehearsed it in front of the mirror in advance to look more convincing
Answers on questions
Another option is when the bride price leaders demand from the groom only answers to the questions posed. Questions or obligations are read out, and the groom answers - I will or will not, ready - not ready. This could be a very cool development. For example, is the newlywed ready to let his future wife go on vacation to a resort, or will he prepare breakfast himself every Sunday? What will he answer?
If the newlywed has not prepared the text of the oath in advance or may be confused in front of the public in answering unexpected questions, you can organize the vows in the form of cards that the groom will simply read out. By the way, such a composition can be played out very creatively by printing cards with obligations in advance, decorating them with plot pictures and tying them with a satin ribbon , thus putting them together.
The bride listens to the groom's promises
On each one you can leave a free field: “Completed”, where the wife will subsequently insert a “tick”. The following actions are included here - “Coffee in bed”, “Flowers”, “Kiss before leaving for work”, “Just wash the dishes”, “Go to the cinema”, or maybe even more specific actions, such as “Walking the dog” , “Sweeping”, etc.
By the way, it is precisely such card details that can also serve as ransom funds for bride ransom, when the groom pays for unfulfilled tasks not only with money, sweets or alcohol, but also with written promises. Just don’t overdo it, so as not to be considered stingy.
Redemption in 10 stages
1. Poster with lips (poster of Brad Pitt healed) the secret is that the bride has no lips, she does not kiss other men. Eyeliner: If you're planning to get married, you know you've kissed more than once. Guess the lips of your little dove. 2. HUSBAND'S RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER THE WEDDING:
VDR - always give flowers NNR - carry in your arms TsPR - kiss before work DM - give a massage PS - give surprises VZG - take abroad PP - sweep the floor / buy dresses, etc. HPM - go shopping
Eyeliner: Don’t you think that after all the wedding tinsel, you’ll just lie on the sofa, eat cutlets and get better?! So we don’t believe in this, but we want the groom to assure the witnesses And unravel, decipher all his duties, and, going up the steps, pronounce them out loud! 3. A dream match while the presenter already has a description of the bride’s dream. It is assessed how well the groom knows about the wishes of his beloved and how much their plans for life coincide. Then the groom must give the bride a dream: for this he buys symbolic objects from the bridesmaids, which he will put in a box (he dreams of a car - a toy car, of 3 children - which means he needs to buy 3 pacifiers, of eternal love - a souvenir heart, of a fire of passion – a candle, etc.), and they are trying to impose something completely unnecessary. a box with a “dream come true” will be more romantic,
Eyeliner: Now let’s check how well you know your beloved: her dreams, desires and plans for family life and how much your dreams coincide. You have a task: here are 15 (maybe a different number) items from 10 of them you must COMPOSE and GIVE THE BRIDE HER DREAM. There is a penalty for each discrepancy. 4. SOLVE EQUATIONS:
First, he must solve the equations written on a large piece of whatman paper, for example: responsibility + love multiplied by (Nastya + Andrey-caution) cubed =..., the answer is three children, divide the money by the newlyweds multiplied by the Canary Islands + sex squared =... , answer - Honeymoon Intelligence squared times Charm plus (Dad + Mom) plus Education plus Masculinity plus a pinch of pepper = (answer - Groom)
twenty-five billion kissesnine hundred trillion joyful smilescarrotstrillsnightingalesaroma intoxicatingsynchrophasetronanamalshinegarlicwomanstop readingthis is not an equation
Time + Love + “I want herring!” + “No! I want strawberries! + “Am I fat?” = (answer pregnancy) ((Vasya + Nastya) + children squared) multiplied by (love + happiness + care + tenderness + loyalty + mutual understanding) cubed = (answer - family)
Eyeliner:
Prove to us, groom, that you are smart beyond your years. If you make a mistake, so be it. You will pay us money. Solve complex equations and write down the correct answer. 5. Shout “I Love you!” Eyeliner: “Well, Vasily! You are strong! You are both beautiful and smart! And now at this point Shout, not sparing your throat, You now to your bride: “Nastya, I love you!!!”
He’s screaming something bad, maybe his throat hurts? Give us money quickly, or start over again! 6. WHY DECIDED TO GET MARRIED
Now answer, our friend, Why did you decide to get married? Accuracy of eyes and sleight of hand can be very useful!!! Alexey, now let's get down to business. Choose the arrows you like! (a tray on which lie: a dart - 100 rubles, a toothpick - 10 rubles and a fork - 50 rubles. The groom shoots.)
— 10 — Found my destiny (heart) — 9 — for love — 8 — I WANT BORSCH AND CUTLETS — 7 — MY MOTHER-IN-LAW LIKED — 6 — the bride made me — 5 — friends advised — 4 — out of need — 3 — and out of curiosity — 2 — tired of living alone - 1 - It’s time
Attempts: - 1-2 - to shoot - 3 - what ______ (name of the bride) said - 4 - what he said to his parents - 5 - what he said to his friends - 6 - in fact, a summary of where it will end up
2) “We’ve run out of clean socks” Yeah... Any reason For a real man, Buy another dart, Choose the right sector. 3) “Friends advised” To solve the problem Pay for the retake! 4) “Out of curiosity” If you don’t want a scandal, you’ll pay for silence! 5) “The time has come” We’ll give you a dart as a bonus, but the last one, and one! 6) “Tired of living alone” The motivation is clear, turn back! Or buy a dart! Select the desired sector. 7) “I WANT BORSCH AND CUTLETS” You’re wrong, my dear, Buy another shot! 9) “For love” Your accuracy is amazing, I respect this reason! 7. Testing the groom's understanding of female logic. The essence of the task: women's answers, questions and statements (what men hear from them) must be correctly compared with real judgments (what women actually think, but do not say) Below are the correct answers: a. May be. - No. b. I am guilty. - You will regret it. c. How's your job? —Your salary wasn’t raised? d. What are you thinking about? - Stop being silent! e. Go get some bread. — Buy milk, butter, two dozen eggs, salt, sausage and sour cream. Potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, cabbage and something for tea. f. I'll be quick! - I will do as much as necessary. g. Do you love me? — I'm going to ask for something expensive. h. I am fat? - Tell me that I'm beautiful. i. Do what you want. “You’ll pay for this later.” j. We need it. - I want to.
The task itself (what the groom will have) - see separate file in attachment 8. 14 stupid “whys”. Assignment for the groom, groomsman and brother of the groom. The essence of the task: In 40 seconds in non-stop mode (aka blitzkrieg), the guys need to answer 14 STUPID questions in order. The main thing is to answer quickly, right away (it turns out that they will say everything that is on their tongue at that moment). You need to read the questions quickly, but at the same time so that the meaning is clear. Attention! Participants are not allowed to laugh! Conclusion: Everyone knows that life together is not always and not for everyone - it is only romance, trepidation, love, passion, etc. And so, let’s simulate the situation: the husband did not spend the night at home, he came early in the morning and his wife interrogated him. Task: to test the guys for stamina, the ability to improvise and come up with answers on the fly. 1. Why can't women apply mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why do doctors call what they do “practice”? 3. Why do you need to click “Start” to finish working in Windows? 4. Why is lemon juice made from concentrate, but dish soap is made from real lemon? 5. Why is there no mouse-flavored cat food? 6. Why is it that when a new dog or cat food comes out with a “new and improved flavor”, it is not known who tries it? 7. Why does Superman wear his red briefs over his pants? 8. If nothing sticks to Teflon, how is Teflon glued to the frying pan? 9. Why aren't airplanes made from the same material as the black box? 10. Why, when making purchases in a store with our own money, do we say “thank you” to the seller? 11. Why does a person cut teeth at birth if he still dies with an artificial jaw? 12. Why think about what came first: an egg or a chicken, if we eat both ready-made? 13. Why are you answering these stupid questions? 14. Why does the groom love the bride? 9. Oath to mother-in-law
Eyeliner: We have one person - She requires an individual approach. You must now swear to your mother-in-law that your marriage will not be skinny, that you will be kind, quiet and gentle, that you will go on business trips less often, that you love your bride most of all, and that you will never forget about your relatives!
Husband's oath to mother-in-law From now on, I am ……………. I swear on my honor and soul, That we will live with your friend…… Until the wedding zo…………. I swear by su……. be x……….. Father.. children …….x exemplary. I swear to... don’t forget, on birthdays..... I will call you. I will be a nanny..... children, I will be any herbs....e. I will sh..., sti.... and what...... And I wouldn’t use it on my wife. I will be an... and not... really, I ask... - believe me. My wife with…., well, that means, K….., About…..there is no…will in life, And b…the secrets I will give all the money…..to Su….e. And if suddenly he starts to...sweat, Then to sweat...sweat a quarrel, I will silently cry...sya, Sing...t, of course, and about...t 10. COMPETITION FOR THE GROOM’S FRIEND) they serve sour-sour lemon, and he must perform a task. Eat this sour stuff and tell him what a good groom he is and not wince
Eyeliner: Here, my friend, is a lemon in front of you. When you eat this fruit, you must tell us what your best friend is like. And remember my words, don’t make a sour face. If you wrinkle now, the life of the young will be sour
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Groom's oath to mother-in-law
It is worth noting the point - the oath, even if it is a joke, should also be pronounced in honor of the bride’s closest people, namely her parents. The groom's oath to his mother-in-law at her daughter's ransom will look especially symbolic. The groom should pronounce phrases not only dedicated to her “native blood”, but also to the bride’s mother herself, such as: “I am always ready to come to your pancakes”, “Give flowers to my most beloved second mother”, “Listen to advice”, “Become a reliable son-in-law, not divulging the secrets told.”
Close people
It is interesting to hear how well the father-in-law and mother-in-law know their son-in-law, and also how close the father-in-law and mother-in-law are with their daughter-in-law. Questions about the young bride are prepared for the groom's parents, to which they must give as many correct answers as possible:
- Date of Birth;
- shoe size;
- favorite writer/book;
- genre of film you are interested in;
- how many A's are there in a school certificate?
Questions at a wedding can be both serious and humorous. For the bride's parents they will be about the young man:
- whether you served in the army;
- does he like cats?
- how often does he go fishing?
- favorite sport;
- What was the name of the class teacher in the graduating class?
This competition will perhaps reveal many unknown facts from the lives of the heroes of the occasion for the guests and the newlyweds themselves.
Comic promises and oaths of the groom at the ransom - interesting ideas
Traditionally, the ransom is carried out by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and all organizing activities fall on their shoulders. They are the ones who create cool competitions, jokes, come up with questions, and also choose the style or theme of this part of the holiday.
Men often have nothing to do with the tests, but only obediently carry them out. But, although this part of the celebration refers to women's entertainment, there is an opportunity to diversify the event - the groom's oath at the ransom. A young man can create this vow either in secret from the girls or at their request.
Knowledge of "special equipment"
To complete this task, you will need props consisting of kitchen equipment (a slotted spoon, a spatula, a whisk, a cutting board, various types of knives for bread, meat, cheese, a salt shaker, a pepper shaker) and all sorts of feminine things (a hair dryer with attachments, an eyelash curler, a nail file , nail scissors, sponge, etc.). You can limit yourself to 5 items of each type. The groom must name the “technique” and its purpose.
For this test you will need a small table or tray on which objects are placed mixed together.
Since this task is particularly difficult for most grooms, you can invite friends to help.
How to Make Promise Cards for the Groom
If you don’t want to make vows, you can use promise cards. This is an easier method to implement, because all the words are already written and accompanied by visual design. But creating them will require spending time and resources.
What words to choose for the cards:
- Phrases do not have to be serious; most often, such cards contain something humorous related to family life. But so that the promises do not seem monotonous, you should add words about love and romance.
- Oaths can consist of one line or several, and it is good if the large text rhymes.
- Promises can be directed both to the future wife and to her relatives.
In addition to promises, an important element is what design is chosen. The cards can depict what they swear by - if it is material.
If the vow relates to something spiritual, then an impersonal drawing should be placed, because on such cards there should not be images of other people, especially women.
Customs at weddings
A lot of customs are now used from European countries. All of them are appropriate for a Russian celebration. Wedding planners remade and stylized them in a modern national style. One of these exciting events can be the groom's vows.
Suffice it to recall American or European films where the bride and groom look into each other’s eyes and pronounce solemn vows. For them this is not entertainment, it is an integral part of any celebration, which cannot be said about Russian weddings.
Despite this, words and vows of the groom can be inserted into a Russian wedding. They will sound especially original at the buyout. And there is a completely logical explanation for this. The ransom suggests that the man has come for the girl's heart.
He goes through a series of difficulties and tests, during which he shows his daring power, agility, strength, intelligence and insight. When a young man gets to his beautiful soulmate, it would be useful to pronounce an oath.
What vows do newlyweds say?
The presence or absence of an oath at the wedding should be taken care of in advance. This is a step that newlyweds should be prepared for. Not everyone can come up with beautiful and touching words on the fly. Therefore, prepare your speech a few days before the celebration.
The bride and groom must show their loved one the written text, in which case they will be able to correct it, correct errors, inconsistencies and shortcomings. Your text will be more aesthetically pleasing and beautiful.
The newlyweds must agree in advance on the nature of the vows to be taken. They can be touching, comic, written in poetry or prose. This will determine which direction we will have to move next.
The young people pronounce the words of the oath in front of a large number of people. At this time, unnecessary excitement and worry are possible, so there should always be a text nearby. Besides the fact that you can always peek into it, it will also become a great memory. The oath can be kept and then reread many years later.
It’s better to write several options at once. As a rule, the first one is always very long and protracted. So it shouldn’t be corrected. After a few days, start writing your vows again. The second time you will be able to express your thoughts more concisely, succinctly and restrainedly.
To be held at the entrance
In most cases, in order to ransom the bride, you need to climb a staircase. In such conditions, it is simply impossible to hold noisy and space-consuming competitions. But the stairs and walls allow you to realize some interesting and fun ideas.
Pathfinder
Before the groom enters the entrance, you need to draw footprints on the stairs in a chaotic manner. The more difficult it is to climb them, the more interesting the test will be. After all, the groom will be asked to overcome the span, moving along the indicated route, strictly adhering to the painted tracks. If the subject misses, the trail is sprinkled with coins or bills from the pockets of the groom and his friends.
Stairway to Heaven
The bridesmaids print out the reasons for her future wedding on A4 sheets in advance. Most of them should be humorous: “just like that,” “forced,” “forgot the reason.” And only on one sheet is written “for love.” Next, the sheets are laid out in such a way that the reason “for love” is at the very top level, to which comic reasons lead. The groom must climb to the very top, bypassing unnecessary sheets.
Interesting! Any of your friends can bring it to the specified point, but you shouldn’t give such a hint, because the point of the competition is funny attempts to overcome the distance.
Rhyme
This competition is used if the bride's apartment is located high. One flight of stairs turns into a field for creativity, where each new step becomes available to the groom after he pronounces a declaration of love for his bride in verse. In order not to delay this competition, ask all the groom's friends present to help in composing rhymes.
Call
This competition is held in front of the bride's apartment. The groom is asked to ring the bell with his heel. He must think to take off his shoes in order to press the bell with his heel. The most interesting thing in this task is to look at the groom’s erroneous attempts, which are usually carried out in the company of friends.
Comic vows
One of the most popular options is a comic oath. It is pronounced partly and seriously. This method will help to relax the atmosphere and set the guests up for fun. In addition, you can have a good laugh at the speeches that the newlyweds make.
As for the format, you should pay attention to poetry. Lyrical works are much better perceived. You will definitely have to prepare a sheet with the speech, since poetry will not tolerate it being forgotten.
The oath itself can be pronounced both to the future spouse and to her closest relatives. The bride will appreciate it if the groom writes a special speech for his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
- From now on I am your son-in-law, And I will promise you. Don't drink a hundred grams in vain. I want to tell you honestly that I will respect your daughter. I promise to help her in everything, and to keep the house clean myself. I will be quieter than a fish, And bring in up to... a lot of money. Sewing, washing and cleaning, We will bathe in gold. I will invite you to visit, and drink a hundred grams with you.
- I beg you, father-in-law and mother-in-law, to trust me with your love. I am noble, that’s for sure, and I’m always ready to love your daughter. I will surround her with care, kindness and beauty. She will not know what price everything is worth. And you, dear father-in-law and mother-in-law, come to our house more often. There, for you, I will definitely cook dinner and stand in silence.
- I promise forever to become the best husband. And may my wife be happy. Of course, I will build a house, And I will raise a son. And not just one, but a whole platoon of men. I’ll wash the dishes myself, so I won’t dirty my wife’s hands. And I will carry all the money to her, Let the coins rattle loudly in her pocket.
Touching vows
There is nothing more romantic and sincere than touching words spoken by the bride and groom. A prerequisite for such speeches is the appropriate setting. It is absolutely impossible to pronounce vows immediately after the ransom.
Touching words require a special place. Perhaps reschedule it for street festivities. Choose a beautiful landscape in advance, decorate it a little, and in this case you will be able to say the most touching words.
- Dear husband, now I can rightfully call you that. We met you a few years ago on a cold autumn day. Thanks to you, I fell in love with autumn forever. Our acquaintance was magical, and subsequent meetings enchanting. I will never forget the warmth that came from you. Today you became my husband, and I became your wife. This means that together we will create a family hearth, the fire of which will never go out either in our eyes or in our hearts.
- I took you as my lawful wife. Thus, I promise to take care of you, love and respect you. From now on you are everything to me. You are my muse, friend, comrade, and lover. How many characteristics are contained in one beautiful word wife. Please keep in yourself all those good qualities for which I once loved you.
- Love rules the World. This statement can be understood only by feeling the very power of love. It is limitless. In a surprising way, you can feel it in many phenomena. My dear wife, thanks to you I fell in love with life and all its moments. Now I’m not afraid of anything, because your love controls me. She gives me strength, wisdom and confidence in the future.