Usually, the best part of a wedding ceremony is the vows. Well, in this story, that isn’t the case. This groom’s speech included a crazy confession that left everyone at the wedding speechless. None of the guests would have expected him to make such a speech, let alone in front of his family and friends.
A Very Unexpected Speech
As a general rule, weddings are a beautiful thing, leaving guests with a renewed belief in true love. In this case, something very different resulted from the wedding. Everything was going fine up until they got to the vows.
A Very Unexpected Speech
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.
Most Important Day Of Their Lives
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.
The Couple
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.
Portuguese
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!
Looking Great
Crowd Waits Anxiously
This groom had a surprise in store. He came prepared with a revealing confession.
Crowd Waits Anxiously
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.
An Unexpected Twist
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.
Where It All Began
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.
Best Man
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.
The Start Of The Vows
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.
Veering Off The Path
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.
What Made Him Change His Mind
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.
The Perfect Wedding
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.
A Turn Of Events
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.
Not Quite The Usual Speech
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?
Was This Actually Real@
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 Took His Heart
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.
Someone Else
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.
Significant Other
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.
Just The Two Of Us
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.
Not Always Sunshine And Roses
The Other Girl
The groom was talking about another woman. Giovana. She would then play a major role in the ceremony.
The Other Girl
Giovana
Giovana was Jessica’s child from a previous relationship. She was just 8 years old.
Giovana
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.
Another Love In His Life
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.
No Longer Just Her And Her Mother
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.
List Of Grievances
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.
Digs A Little Deeper
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.”
Part 2
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!
Words They Will Never Forget
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.
A Sweet Gesture
Those All Important Words
He concluded his speech by telling his stepdaughter, “I love you!” His voice was trembling. He started to break down.
Those All Important Words
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.
Everyone Was In Tears
I Love You!
At the end of the speech, Jefferson tells his stepdaughter, “I love you, my love!”
I Love You
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.
More To Come
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.”
Giovanas Turn
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.
Not A Dry Eye In The House
Warm Embrace
After they both professed their love for each other, the two shared a warm embrace. All of the wedding guests applauded them.
Warm Embrace
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?
The Video Went Viral
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!
Unique Video Sensation
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
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.
Taking The Mic
Reaction
In the video you see the reaction of Jessica, Giovana, and all of the guests. It is just such a beautiful moment!
Reaction
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.
The World Moved
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.
Magnanimous Attention
A Beautiful Reaction
The online reaction was overwhelmingly positive. In the comment section, people only wrote nice things and congradulated them.
A Beautiful Reaction
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!
Lessons To Be Learnt
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!
No Matter The Language