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Jack & Sally Inspired Wedding Vows from The Nightmare Before Christmas

Published Tuesday, Sep. 13th, 2022


Jack and Sally holding hands against a full moon, romantic scene from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Simply meant to be! Jack and Sally hold hands in The Nightmare Before Christmas, via IMDb.com. A perfect quote for a Jack and Sally themed wedding, or any marriage between best friends and true loves!

A Nightmare Before Christmas wedding reading we love!

 

There’s only one doll in all of Halloween Town who could capture the heart and imagination of the adventurous Pumpkin King Jack Skellington – his dearest friend, the clever and independent maid Sally. 

 

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Together, the Pumpkin King and his Pumpkin Queen learn that there’s more to life – and to each other – than first meets the eye, and that destiny is truly what we make of it. 

 

Jack and Sally’s simple moonlit song of love and friendship still makes us swoon years later, and the lyrics are perfect for wedding vows:

 

 

“My dearest friend, if you don’t mind, 
I’d like to join you by your side, 
Where we can gaze into the stars, 
And sit together, 
Now and forever,
For it is plain as anyone can see, 
We’re simply meant to be.”

 

(Lyrics from Jack and Sally’s song during Finale/Reprise, written by Danny Elfman for The Nightmare Before Christmas.)

 

These sweet, simple lines capture the essence of a lasting marriage: To be dear friends as well as lovers, to stand side by side as equals, and to share both quiet moments and exciting adventures throughout the many years ahead. 

 

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Ask your wedding officiant to add these heartfelt vows to a simple wedding script as an easy way to personalize your wedding ceremony! 
 
Visit our Wedding Ceremony Script Library for sample wedding scripts and templates to use as inspiration.
  


Looking for the best wedding officiant?

 

 

Friends and relatives can get ordained online with American Marriage Ministries for free to officiate your wedding. Asking a friend to officiate is a great way to include them in your ceremony for a personal and unforgettable day. 

 


Sally and Jack Skellington hold hands, in a scene from The Nightmare Before Christmas

True love! Sally and Jack in a scene from The Nightmare Before Christmasvia IMDb.com 

Use the sweet quote above as Jack and Sally wedding vows inspiration, or include it in a theme The Nightmare Before Christmas wedding ceremony script! This reading would work in the invocation, before the ring exchange, or during a handfasting ceremony. 

 

 

Practice your wedding vows before the big day 

 

Practice is a great idea! The more practice you have before the ceremony, the more confident you’ll feel and the smoother things will go. Practice your written vows with your wedding officiant one on one, with a trusted friend, or by yourself in front of the mirror. Pay attention to how fast you're speaking, and don’t forget to breathe.
 
Give a copy of your wedding vows to your wedding officiant, so that there will be a backup copy on hand the day of your wedding.

 

 

 Sally and Jack Skellington in the moonlight, a scene from The Nightmare Before Christmas
 

 

Need help writing your own wedding vows?

 

We’ve got dozens of traditional wedding vows, feminist wedding vows, wedding vow templates, and more to choose from in these American Weddings articles. 

 


 


 
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Jessica Levey
Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica loves exploring the history and magic of ritual, the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She's an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality, and is an ordained Minister with AMM. When she’s not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys city hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling.

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