The Perfect Wedding Vows: Preston Burke
The would-be wedding vows of Preston Burke (Isaiah Washington) on the hit show, Grey’s Anatomy might be every bride’s dream. Some of us fantasize for years about what your husband-to-be will be reciting as he stands next to your side on your wedding day. Groom’s struggle when the bride suggest that they write personal vows to be read or spoken in addition to the traditional wedding vows. How do you put into words what you are really feeling?
Well, Preston Burke nailed it according to me. They are personal and heart felt. What bride wouldn’t cry after they hear these words?
“Christina, I could promise to hold you, and to cherish you. I could promise to be there in sickness and in health. I could say till death do us part. But I won’t. Those vows are for optimistic couples, the ones full of hope. And I do not stand here, on my wedding day, optimistic or full of hope. I am not optimistic. I am not hopeful. I am sure. I am steady. And I know. I am a heart man. I take them apart. I put them back together. I hold them in my hands. I… am a heart man. So this, I am sure, you are my partner, my lover, my very best friend. My heart beats for you. And on this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this. I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands. I promise you… me.”
– Captured on the Lemonade Stand
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Ceremonies, Planning a Dallas Wedding, TV Wedding Shows, Vows, Wedding News & Gossip, Wedding Style, Weddings | Tagged: Grey's Anatomy, Isaiah Washington, Sandra Oh
Thanks for writing this down. I was looking for the words… I have watched that very moving episode many times now while working on my chores. I cry whenever I hear those vows and I cry at the end when Christina sees that his CD collection is gone and when Meridith cuts her out of the dress… I just ball my eyes out … but yes back to your point… those are perfect vows, and I cannot thinkg of anyone who wouldn’t want to hear that particular one.
I just love the show so thanks for posting. The vows really touch my soul. I’ve printed this off. thanks again.
I miss Burke…………just the way he said it. I bawled my eyes out too. The best (& saddest) episode.
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i miss preston burke.. i miss him and i like him if only he can be mine hahahaha!! thank you for posting his lines.. hope he can be back!