Groom Stopped His Wedding Vows To Confess His Love For Another Girl

Usually, the best part of a wedding ceremony is the vows. Not in this case. This groom’s speech included a crazy confession shocking everyone! It’s not an uncommon occurrence at a wedding to have something out of the ordinary. Sometimes it’s the groomsmen who have prepared a special dance for their buddy, the best man with a speech that has the parents of both bride and groom squirming in their seats while the crowd is bursting with laughter. We’ve seen bridesmaids get up to pull off something unique for the bride, and we’ve even seen extraordinary ring bearers like loved pets, as an example.It’s known that cultures across the world have different wedding traditions, and while we might not be able to understand them all, we accept that there are others out there who are different from us. One example is how the Ethiopians get married. They celebrate the young couple for as long as a full week, guaranteeing what they call “happy passage into a life full of happiness”. There are also religious sects in Islam and Judaism that believe that the couple should only meet on the day of the ceremony itself. All the planning and setting up is done before the two have ever met each-other. Parents, community members and sometimes even siblings will recommend partners to pair up.

But we aren’t talking about other kinds of weddings right now. We’re talking about one wedding in particular, and although it was supposed to be special just like any other one, it turned out to be very different from any other wedding anyone has ever been to. Surprises are nice, but sometimes the surprise is completely out of the realm of what we think possible. When the bride or groom has prepared a special surprise for their loved one, it’s cute, it’s sentimental and it’s special. But what happens when one of them has something to say that doesn’t conform to the likes of a regular wedding ceremony. When this groom realized that he couldn’t go on with the wedding ceremony without getting something off his chest, the bride, the families, the guests and even the priest held their breath. No-one could have expected this to happen at the altar.

A Very Unexpected Speech

Usually, weddings are beautiful and guests leaving feeling a renewed belief in true love.

In this case, something very different resulted from the wedding.

Most Important Day Of Their Lives

For many people, their wedding day is viewed as the most important day of their life.

This day it is expected to be a roller coaster of emotions filled with love, joy, and tears.

The Couple

Jefferson and Jessica are a Portuguese couple who fell in love and decided to get married.

They both said from the moment they met, they were completely inseparable.

Portuguese

There are many languages spoken in Portugal. English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese are the most common.

Jefferson and Jessica prefer Portuguese and their wedding was conducted in this language.

Looking Great!

At the wedding, Jessica looked absolutely stunning in her white dress, tiara, and veil.

Jefferson looked handsome in his suit and bow tie. They seemed ready to make it official!

Crowd Waits Anxiously

This groom had a surprise in store.

He came prepared with a revealing confession.

An Unexpected Twist

The crowd was watching and waiting anxiously for what he would say.

The groom knew this would be one of the biggest moments of his entire life.

Where It All Began

This wedding seemed to be normal when it started. Now, Jefferson, the groom, seemed extremely nervous.

His hands shook as he began his speech.

Best Man

Jefferson’s best man was standing next to the couple.

He had a video camera prepared and began to record a video as the couple began their vows.

The Start Of The Vows

When the video began, the couple were reading their vows normally. They were surrounded by their closest friends and family.

The bride read her vows first, declaring her undying love for her future husband.

Veering Off The Path

It was pretty evident that the groom was going to say something very important.

He started his speech, stopped, took a long pause, then began to speak again.

What Made Him Change His Mind

Jefferson had been perfecting and practicing his speech for months. The bride knew he had something important prepared to say.

She totally trusted him and was expecting a vow of eternal devotion from him.

The Perfect Wedding

So far, it seemed to be the perfect ceremony! It looked like a real-life fairy tale to us.

She definitely didn’t plan on the surprise her groom had in store for her.

A Turn of Events

Everything was perfect so far. The bride’s dress was beautiful and the guests arrived safely from all over the world.

What more could she ask for? She patiently waited for her groom to pour his heart out, so she thought. The groom had other plans.

Not Quite The Usual Speech

The videotape was still rolling! The groom was very nervous. He announced he had a confession to make.

He said there was someone else in the room that he truly loves. The guests were shocked. Who was this other person? The bride tried to remain calm but she was about to explode. She was totally shocked.

Was This Actually Real?

From the moment the couple met, they were inseparable. Jessica thought she found “the one” and they would live happily ever after.

After all this time, perhaps her reality wasn’t true. She stood before him feeling a range of emotions. What was happening?

Someone Else Took His Heart

Jefferson then looked away from his bride.

He was looking around the room to find the other person he was referring to.

Someone Else

According to the groom in his speech, there was some other girl in the room who could make all his dreams possible, and someone he truly loved.

Everyone waited for an explanation.

Significant Other

The groom was pretty obviously talking to someone very important to him.

The guests and bride all fell silent. No one was sure what would happen next.

Just The Two Of Us

This was all crazy to the bride. Ever since they met, the two were just inseparable.

There was some other factor apparently making the relationship more complex than it seemed.

Not Always Sunshine And Roses

Their love seemed unbreakable, so what was this secret another factor in their relationship?

Apparently, there was always one point of contention between them.

The Other Girl

The groom was talking about another woman. Giovana.

She would then play a major role in the ceremony.

Giovana

Giovana was Jessica’s child from a previous relationship.

She was just 8 years old.

Another Love In His Life

Giovana was supposed to be Jefferson’s stepdaughter officially after the ceremony.

It was time to hear what her new stepdad had to say about her.

No Longer Just Her And Her Mother

Jefferson suddenly kneeled down in front of the surprised little girl.

He started to read his speech. It was nothing the bride expected.

List Of Grievences

To begin, Jefferson listed all the things that Giovana does that are annoying to him including poking him and eating his food.

Digs A Little Deeper

Little Giovana had been through so much already in her life!

She waited to see what else her stepdad would say to her.

Part 2

In the second part of his speech, Jefferson listed all the things he would do for her as her father.

He said, “If I could ask God anything, it would be to have you as my daughter. I would be the proudest father in the world to have such a beautiful, intelligent, and educated daughter like you.”

Words They Will Never Forget

His words were beautiful. He told Giovana that if he could ask God for anything, he would ask for her to be his official daughter.

The rest of the room looked on in awe. What an amazing declaration of parental love!

A Sweet Gesture

Still kneeling in front of a room of people, the groom told Giovana that he loves her like his own child.

He promised to always love, protect, and help her. The bride, Jessica, began crying with unbridled joy.

Those All Important Words

He concluded his speech by telling his stepdaughter, “I love you!” His voice was trembling.

He started to break down.

Everyone Was In Tears

At this point, both Giovana and Jessica were crying.

Giovana took the microphone and tearfully said thank you to her new Dad.

I Love You!

At the end of the speech, Jefferson tells his stepdaughter, “I love you, my love!”

More To Come

After her stepdad finished his speech, it was time for Giovana to speak.

She wiped tears from her face with a napkin as Jefferson was kneeling in front of her, sobbing.

Giovana’s Turn

Giovana gave a short, emotional speech.

She thanked Jefferson and told him although he is not her biological father, he is a “father of heart.”

Not A Dry Eye In The House

As she spoke, young Giovana wiped tears from her face.

Jefferson was still kneeling in front of her, crying tears of joy.

Warm Embrace

After they both professed their love for each other, the two shared a warm embrace.

All of the wedding guests applauded them.

The Video Went Viral

These days, YouTube is full of wedding stories, funny best man speeches, and proposal fails.

But not every video surpasses a million views. So, what is so special about this one?

Unique Video Sensation

This video from February 2017 is very special. Jefferson and Giovana’s speeches are in Portuguese, but even if you don’t speak the language, you can tell what is happening.

It is also guaranteed to make you cry!

Elements Of The Viral Video

At the start of the video, the couple exchanges their wedding vows. They are seen standing in the middle of a reception room with all their friends and family.

The guest’s faces prove they had no idea what Jefferson was planning to do.

Elements Of The Viral Video

In the video clip, Jefferson is seen taking the microphone and beginning his speech.

He first tries to joke around with the crowd, but it quickly becomes emotional.

Reaction

In the video you see the reaction of Jessica, Giovana, and all of the guests.

It is just such a beautiful moment!

The World Moved

This had to be one of the world’s most heartfelt wedding speech videos ever!

The footage caught the attention of millions of people very quickly after it was uploaded.

Magnanimous Attention

After some time, the video was seen by over 10 million people in less than 8 months!

With all the craziness in the world, it is no wonder why this video became so popular.

A Beautiful Reaction

The online reaction was overwhelmingly positive.

In the comment section, people only wrote nice things and congradulated them.

Lessons To Be Learnt

One Youtube user named Jochelle Recto wrote something awesome.

She said, “Even if the language is foreign, it still made me cry.” How sweet!

No Matter The Language

The popularity of the video shows no matter the language, true heartfelt moments can be universally shared and understood.

We love happy stories like this, and we hope you do too!