Weddings are already tear-jerking on their own, but when the groom pulls the most unexpected surprise, bring on the waterworks! In a heartwarming clip shared on TikTok, a doting stepfather spoke directly to his new daughter during his wedding to her mother.
The incredibly touching moment showed the groom going against customary wedding traditions by having a set of vows for the bride’s daughter. After his promises to his wife, he had another set for his stepdaughter.
The Groom Had Another Set of Vows
“There’s one last thing; it’s not really a tradition. It’s not really something that goes within the Catholic church or normal weddings,” the groom started.
He then lifted the young girl and asked her to come up to the stage. He knelt in front of her, held her hands, and said:
“Not only today did I marry your mom, but I accepted you as my daughter. I promise to always take care of you.”
While speaking, the groom tried his best to keep his composure, but his voice was shaky throughout. Even the bride couldn’t stop her tears, wiping them away as she watched her daughter’s new dad speak to her in the emotional moment.
Of course, his vows wouldn’t be complete without a ring. He put a ring on his stepdaughter, which symbolized his commitment to her as a dad.
“I know you’ve been wanting to call me dad for a long time, and just recently, we said it’s okay,” the man added. He spoke about protecting her and how all the other groomsmen were there to protect her as well.
People Commended the Man for His Gesture
With the biggest smiles on their faces, they ended the touching moment with a warm embrace. When he was through, everyone celebrated with the new family.
People on the internet commended the dad for his gesture. They had the most beautiful things to say about the moment and how the young girl would remember it for the rest of her life.
It was clear to viewers that it wasn’t just the bride and her daughter who were happy that day – the groom was, too. He loved his wife and daughter dearly, and it showed.
“He’s teaching her from a young age to never settle and to know her worth,” a man said. “This is the sweetest thing ever. I love that he made her feel so special on their wedding day. She is a lucky girl to have [him] for a Dad,” another echoed.
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Thanks to her stepdad’s sweetness, the young girl now knows how a man should treat the women in his life. He set the bar high for her, and she now knows not to expect anything less.
