A lot of technology-focused couples already read their vows from their smart phone or tablet, but in case you're opting to print out or write out your vows, it never hurts to have a backup in case you forget them.

Lizzy ended up forgetting her vows and reminded us why having a backup plan for everything is a smart choice:

If you write your own vows, don't forget to bring them with you to the wedding. I left the paper with my vows in the hotel room that I got ready in and didn't realize until about five minutes before walking down the aisle! Fortunately, I'd emailed the vows to myself, so I was able to access them via my phone. They ended up getting written down on a piece of cardboard from a tissue box, since we had no other paper source around!

See the rest of Lizzy and Derek's wedding because seriously, how can you not after seeing them in the photo above?

But what if you DO forget your vows?!

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark is Offbeat Bride's Editor. In her spare time she loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur baby, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.