Free Tool
Practice Your Wedding Vows
Paste your vows below and rehearse reading them out loud with a smooth-scrolling teleprompter. Word-by-word highlighting keeps you on pace so you sound natural, not rushed.
Your text stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Supports plain text, Markdown (**bold**, *italic*, # headings), and BBCode formatting. Press ⌘ Enter to start.
How to Practice Wedding Vows Before the Ceremony
Reading vows off a crumpled piece of paper is the number one reason people rush through the most important words they'll ever say. A teleprompter lets you keep your head up, your pacing steady, and your emotions in check.
Smooth Auto-Scroll
Text scrolls at a natural reading pace with three speed presets tuned for spoken vows.
Word-by-Word Highlighting
Each word lights up as you go so you keep your place and nail your pacing every time.
Fullscreen Practice Mode
Go fullscreen for a distraction-free rehearsal. Works beautifully on phones and tablets.
Mirror Mode
Flip the text to practice facing someone — just like a real teleprompter glass.
Tips for Practicing Wedding Vows Out Loud
Start slow, then find your natural pace
Begin on the Slow setting (100 WPM) even if it feels awkward. Most people speak faster when they're nervous, so training yourself at a slower pace gives you a buffer on the big day.
Practice at least five times before the ceremony
Spacing your rehearsals over several days helps the words feel natural rather than memorized. Record yourself on the last two runs to catch pacing problems you won't notice in the moment.
Pause on the emotional lines — don't rush past them
The sentences that make you feel something are the ones your partner will remember. Let them land. The teleprompter's punctuation-aware pausing helps, but you should also practice looking up from the text on the lines that matter most.
Use fullscreen mode for a realistic rehearsal
Distractions train you to break eye contact. Fullscreen removes everything except your words. Pair it with mirror mode if you plan to face your partner while reading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Practicing Wedding Vows
How do I practice reading my wedding vows?
Paste your vows into the teleprompter above and click 'Practice Reading.' The tool scrolls your text at a natural speaking pace with word-by-word highlighting so you can rehearse timing, eye contact, and delivery. Practice out loud at least 5–7 times before your ceremony.
What speed should I read my wedding vows at?
Most people speak comfortably at 120–140 words per minute, but wedding vows benefit from a slower pace — around 100–130 WPM. The teleprompter offers Slow (100 WPM), Medium (130 WPM), and Fast (160 WPM) presets. Start on Slow and increase only when you feel confident.
How long should wedding vows be?
Wedding vows typically run 1–2 minutes when spoken aloud, which is roughly 150–300 words. Anything under a minute can feel rushed; anything over three minutes risks losing the room. The teleprompter shows your estimated reading time so you can trim or expand before the ceremony.
Can I practice wedding vows on my phone?
Yes. The teleprompter is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use fullscreen mode for a distraction-free rehearsal on mobile — just tap the fullscreen button or press F.
What is mirror mode on a teleprompter?
Mirror mode flips the text horizontally, simulating a professional teleprompter setup where you read reflected text on a glass pane. It's also useful for practicing while facing someone, since the text appears reversed to anyone watching you.
Is this wedding vow teleprompter free?
Completely free with no sign-up required. Your vows stay in your browser — nothing is sent to a server. You can practice as many times as you want.
How many times should I practice my wedding vows before the ceremony?
Aim for at least 5–7 full read-throughs out loud over the week before your wedding. Space your practice sessions across different days so the words feel natural, not memorized. Recording yourself on the last few runs helps catch pacing issues.
Guides to Help You Practice and Deliver Your Vows
Pacing Guide
How to Read Wedding Vows Without Rushing
Pacing tips, breathing techniques, and a simple rehearsal framework so your vows land the way you want them to.
7-Day Plan
How to Practice Your Wedding Vows Out Loud
A day-by-day rehearsal plan that takes you from first read-through to ceremony-ready confidence.
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