WHO WE ARE
The Foundation of
Your Forever
We believe vows are more than just ceremony filler - they are the emotional bedrock of your marriage. We help you craft the authentic, profound promises you will return to when life gets complicated.
OUR ORIGIN
Beyond the Clichés
It started at a wedding. Another beautiful setting, another stunning dress, and... another set of vows pulled straight from a quick internet search. We realized that couples were spending months planning the aesthetics of one day, but only hours writing the words that would define their entire marriage. We created Those Lucky Bastards to change that narrative.
“Your vows shouldn't just survive the ceremony—they should be the foundation you return to when marriage gets real.”
We knew there was a better way. A process that stripped away the generic fluff and helped couples find their actual voice. No templates, no judgment. Just honest conversations and words crafted to last a lifetime.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
A Process Built on Truth
We believe vows should be the foundation of your marriage, not just ceremony filler. Our approach strips away the generic to reveal what genuinely matters.
Authenticity
No recycled templates or cliché poems. Every vow we craft is an original, honest reflection of your unique relationship and voice.
Emotional Honesty
We help you strike the perfect balance between lighthearted humor and profound, unguarded vulnerability that resonates deeply.
Long-Term Focus
We aren't just writing for the ceremony. We are designing the foundational promises that will guide and sustain your marriage for decades.
The Architects
Meet Your Guides
Eleanor Vance
LEAD VOW ARCHITECT
With over a decade of experience in narrative therapy and creative writing, Eleanor helps untangle complex emotions into clear, resonant prose that captures the absolute truth of your relationship.
“I believe the right words at the right time can anchor a marriage for decades.”
Julian Hayes
RELATIONSHIP CONSULTANT
A licensed couples counselor turned vow consultant, Julian ensures that every promise made is grounded in reality, emotional honesty, and the unglamorous but beautiful work of enduring commitment.
“Vows aren't just poetry; they are the architectural blueprints of your shared life.”
WHAT SETS US APART
Templates vs. Truth
A marriage isn't built on copy-and-paste sentiment. It deserves language as profound and unique as the life you're building together.
The Old Way
- Generic AI-generated scripts devoid of authentic personality
- Recycled cliché phrases heard at a dozen other weddings
- Nervous scrambling the night before the ceremony
- A crumpled piece of paper discarded after the 'I Do's
Our Way
- Deep, guided interviews to unearth your actual love story
- Bespoke language tailored perfectly to your authentic voice
- Calm, confident delivery backed by expert coaching
- A living document you will return to throughout your marriage
OUR PROMISES
Our Promises to You
Confidentiality & Safety
Your story is safe with us. Our process is a completely judgment-free collaboration where you can share the messy, beautiful truths of your relationship without hesitation. We coax out the authenticity you might be afraid to voice, holding your confidence as our highest priority.
Compassion & Care
We approach your love story with the reverence it deserves. Through deep, guided conversations, we gently draw out your true voice—ensuring your vows sound like you on your absolute best, most emotionally articulate day, without ever sounding forced.
A Living Document
We don't write words just to get you through the ceremony. We craft a foundational manifesto for your marriage—a living document meant to be framed, reread, and leaned upon on both your best and hardest days together.
The Legacy We Build
500+
COUPLES GUIDED
10+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
1,000s
TEARS OF JOY
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Begin Your Story
We're here to help you craft the foundation of your marriage. Let's start a conversation without any pressure—just honest connection and the words that matter most.
Those Lucky Bastards
Crafting the emotional foundation of your marriage, one truthful word at a time.
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