ChatGPT Didn’t Write These Vows: Why Authenticity Still Wins in the Age of Automation
Last weekend, in Boston I overheard a groomsman jokingly ask the groom if he used ChatGPT to write his vows. The groom’s reply?
“Absolutely not. This is my wedding day.”
That moment says everything about this generation of couples. While AI might help you meal prep, map routes, or write emails — it won’t capture the lump in your throat when you tell your partner why you chose them forever. In a world ruled by automation, there’s one thing tech can’t fake: heart.
Grooms Are Showing Up Differently in 2025
Today’s grooms are more emotionally engaged than ever.
They’re helping choose the venue, write the itinerary, curate the playlist — and yes, write their own vows.
The days of “just tell me where to stand” are over.
This is a generation that wants to be seen and wants their story told in their own words.
The Rise of AI... and the Rebellion Against It
Yes, AI can write a beautiful paragraph.
But couples are actively resisting automation for sacred, personal moments.
Vows. Toasts. Speeches. Letters to your groomsmen.
These are the moments that define the wedding — and they need to sound like you.
The irony? Authenticity is now the rarest luxury of all.
✍️ Section 3: Writing Vows That Sound Like You (Not a Bot)
Tips for grooms:
Start with real stories: how you met, your favorite memory, a challenge you overcame.
Keep it messy and real — don’t polish it to death.
Use your tone: Are you funny? Sentimental? Straightforward?
Avoid clichés — unless they actually apply to your story.
Practice reading it aloud. If it chokes you up, it’s probably right.
🎯 Section 4: What This Means for Vendors (Like Us)
At Doorbell Barbers, we’ve seen the shift firsthand.
Grooms requesting custom toasts.
Curated playlists for the getting-ready room.
Personalized messages for their guys — even handwritten notes.
These are not cookie-cutter wedding parties. They’re deeply intentional, emotionally intelligent, and memorable for all the right reasons.
🥃 Final Word: Real Is Rare. Make It Count.
So no, ChatGPT didn’t write those vows. And thank God for that.
Because when your voice shakes, when your bride wipes away a tear, when your guests lean in…
That’s your love story — not a script.
And it deserves to be told the way only you can.