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Let’s be honest, words have a special magic when it comes to weddings. From the moment that invite hits the mailbox to those heartfelt vows you’ll carefully craft, the right words can give you all the feels. And luckily for us, expressing the big L-word eloquently is something humans have been mastering for ages.

Some of history’s most swoon-worthy love letters have been giving us major vow-spiration for centuries now. These timeless words paint pictures of romance so vivid, you can practically feel the butterflies. They’re beautiful reminders that our own love stories deserve to be told just as richly.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the most famous romantic prose from back in the day. These legendary letters are like Cupid’s arrows straight to the heart – perfect for finding your own poetic voice when it’s time to profess your undying devotion. Click through to feast your eyes on words that’ll make you weak in the knees, then get inspired to pen vows every bit as extraordinary as your once-in-a-lifetime love.

Header and above image by Clarzzique Photography via “Dancing Elements” Vintage Romance Wedding Ideas

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