A bride’s father was brought to tears at his daughter’s traditional marriage ceremony when his daughter was asked to return her dad’s surname.
A symbolic custom that marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The beautiful moment was captured by a wedding content creator, who posted it on TikTok.
The bride, radiant in her traditional attire, stood before her dad as the officiant and master of the ceremony asked her to formally give back the name she had carried all her life to her dad.
The name that had bonded her to her family since birth is a symbol that all the necessary rites have duly been observed by the man seeking her hand in marriage.
As she prepared to symbolically return her surname, silence fell over the gathering and everyone’s focus was directed to her dad.
Her father suddenly broke down with his eyes filled with tears, visibly moved by the weight of the moment. Afterward, the bride’s parents were asked to bless their beloved daughter and her new home.
For the bride’s father, it was not just a traditional rite but the bittersweet realization that his little girl was now a grown woman stepping into a new family and new future.
Family members and guests present were equally moved, while some were unable to hold back their own tears and expressed their heartfelt gratitude for her union.
Many described the scene as “heart-shattering” in the most beautiful way and a powerful reminder of the love between a father and his daughter and the quiet pain of letting go.
The gesture was part of the long-standing cultural tradition but the raw emotion displayed by her dad made it unforgettable.
Her Parents held her hands and prayed for her, releasing their blessings upon her union with her husband.
See comments below;
@Doyinn
: If I see my dad cry like this, I won’t be able to control my tears, I love that man with all of my existence. I pray my dad lives long to enjoy the fruit of his labor .
@Olufunmilola
: If my papa cry like this, I no go do wedding again oo, i go follow my papa back to his house
@LOVELY
: My papa nor go cry oooo because na me be the weapon fashioned against am