English

Verb

exchange vows

1. (literally of two parties) To make a mutual promise.
2. To get married.
   • 1953 Jan. 10, "Earl of Dalkeith, Jane McNeill To Be Wed in Brilliant Ceremony," Montreal Gazette, p. 17 (retrieved 25 Nov 2012):

     The wealthy Earl of Dalkeith and Jane McNeil, 22-year-old former model, will exchange vows tomorrow in Britain's society wedding of the year.

   • 1982 Feb. 8, Albin Krebs] and Robert McG. Thomas Jr., "A Royal Turnout for a Luxembourg Bride," New York Times, (retrieved 25 Nov 2012):

     After exchanging vows twice, once at a civil ceremony in the royal palace and then at Notre Dame Cathedral, the newlyweds, both 27 years old, joined 800 guests for a lunch at the municipal theater.

   • 2004 Nov. 22, Barbara Kiviat, "Hitched to a Star," Time:

     The couple exchanged vows in front of 450 guests—plus a 49-person bridal party.