Dad walking daughter down the aisle pauses midway and looks at her stepdad — what he does next has everyone in awe

A dad walking his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day is a profound part of the ceremony. It is a dream that dads hold from the time their daughters are born. No one would want to have anyone hinder this special moment—it’s only about the dad and his daughter. A bride named Kelsey Griffith (@_kelseygriffith_) revealed that she had this spectacularly precious moment planned with her dad on her big day. However, it didn’t go as planned. As she was walking down the aisle, she was surprised to see her dad stop midway to do something heartwarming. 

The video captured the duo walking down the aisle in the presence of other guests. Everyone expected one flow for the event—the bride would walk up to the altar where her to-be husband was waiting and her dad would lovingly give her in his hands as customary. However, the dad walked her midway and stopped. The bride stopped with him, wondering what the reason could be. He immediately looked to the side and spotted the stepfather. He stretched his hand out and invited the man to join them. He even walked towards him held his hand and brought him to the front, right beside his daughter. 

The overjoyed bride couldn’t help but smile emotionally as she held both their hands unitedly and continued to approach the altar. It was a dream come true for all three as they all had the precious moment they had been looking forward to. Many applauded Griffith’s dad and noted that it was a generous and kind thing to do that not many are capable of. Many appreciated his act to include and accept the stepdad and give him his rightful status. @april.renee1 said, “Such an unselfish and beautiful act on the dad’s part. If only all dads were like him.” @debrambajd added, “True gentlemen. They love their daughter. Great job.” 

@smileyornella remarked, “Beautiful of your father to include your stepdad. They both play and important role in your life.” @angelasacandfox2021 remarked, “This made me tear up. To actually be a man and recognize that he was a meaningful part of his daughter’s life too. So rare.” @eclecticdisaster noted, “What a beautiful moment, this dad is truly confident of his relationship with his daughter. And understands how important stepparents can be.” Many others shared their similar experiences of selfless love unfolding. @ashlee3312 said, “My dad gave up half of his father-daughter dance to my stepdad. I had no idea that this was planned. Blessed with two amazing dads.” 

The post was also reshared on Reddit and had many people in awe. u/PurpleMarmite wrote, “What an acknowledgment. Wonderful stuff.” In my opinion, that’s what makes it the best.” u/rhytymMAN remarked, “As a Stepfather myself, this made me smile.”u/StylusCroissant wrote, “What a class act. That small gesture is now a cherished family memory, nay, legacy.” u/totzalotz mentioned, “It takes a lot to step in as a father figure and just as much for the biological father to respect his kids being raised by another person.”

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