37-year-old quit her sales job to start a wedding vow writing business—now it brings in over $8,000 a month: 'My clients value human storytelling'

For some brides and grooms, the prospect of writing and publicly reciting their wedding vows can be daunting.

That’s where Katelyn Peterson comes in.

Peterson, 37, is the founder and CEO of Wedding Words, a wedding vow and speech-writing business, and she’s passionate about helping “tongue-tied” couples express themselves.

“I got into this business to help people put their heart into words,” Peterson says.

Since founding Wedding Words eight years ago, Peterson has turned her writing talent into business bringing in six figures a year, and she’s written over 700 speeches for couples, bridal party members and parents.