9 Favorite Wedding Moments From Real Grooms
The old-school opinion that grooms don't care about weddings is surely outdated. To prove it, we talked to grooms about the most memorable moments of their weddings.
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The old-school opinion that grooms don't care about weddings is surely outdated. To prove it, we talked to grooms about the most memorable moments of their weddings.
P.S. You might need a box of tissues!
Here are nine memorable moments from real grooms.
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"One of my most favorite moments of our wedding was the sneak peek out on the front porch of The Wheeler House. It was such a beautifully suspenseful moment as I waited for Kady to walk up behind me and whisper in my ear, 'Guess what? We're getting married today!' However, my absolute favorite moment of our entire wedding was watching my beautiful bride walk down the aisle. She was so incredibly beautiful, and it was in that very moment that it finally all sunk in . . . today is the day."—Drew married Kady in Ball Ground, Pennsylvania
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"My favorite memory from our wedding is, and always will be, the first time I saw my wife being led down the aisle in her wedding dress. Without the 'advanced screening' of a first look, I truly had no idea what to expect, and it legitimately took my breath away when I saw her (I've told all grooms since to take a deep breath before it all starts). That moment and feeling are something I will always remember."—Joey married Catherine in Stevensville, Maryland.
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"It was important to Jaimie and I that we have our two Huskies included in the wedding festivities. We got the dogs together at the beginning of our relationship and they have been there for all the ups and downs, so we couldn't imagine not having them there to celebrate the best day of our lives. It made the wedding extra special to be able to have our furry best friends there."—Aaron married Jaimie in Syracuse, Indiana
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"My favorite moment came after the ceremony itself – after the I dos. Once the stress and anxiety of the ceremony was over, we could just enjoy ourselves for the rest of the evening with our closest friends and family. The trick was to find time to steal my now-wife away from everyone and savor the calmness and relief that comes with completing something that took us a year to plan. We fed each other Ululani’s (the best Hawaiian shave ice in the world), played ping pong on the grass, and watched Polynesian fire dancers under the stars. It was truly a night to remember."—Neil married Evelyn in Lahaina, Hawaii
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"Walking back down the aisle post-ceremony with all our friends and family there, hanging out with the groomsmen with some bourbon before the mayhem, crowdsurfing, and Grotto Pizza to end the night."—Eric married Despina in Chestertown, Maryland
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"It would probably be the band covering Naive Melody. I'd been listening to Talking Heads a lot around the time we started dating, and the 'feet on the ground, head in the sky' line really captures feeling of realizing you've met someone special."—Dan married Ashley in Tallahassee, Florida
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"The best two moments, however, came in quick succession. The first was the overwhelming anticipation of knowing Kate was just out of sight as I waited for her at the front of the aisle, and the second (but first best) was finally getting to see her. It was an incredible mix of emotions, as anyone who saw me cry like a tiny baby can attest, and the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen."—Matt married Katelyn in Chicago, Illinois.
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"Kissing the bride! She snuck in a kiss as soon as she got to the altar, and then of course 'THE Kiss' to seal the deal."—David married Jessica in Boston, Massachusetts
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"My favorite moment of the day was when Kyle surprised me with a song with his acapella group, The Hullabahoos. Kyle is an amazing singer and I always tease him for not singing nearly enough. I consider myself lucky when I can hear one of his 'in the shower' concerts from the living room, so when he started singing 'I'll Be' by Edwin McCain in front of all of ours guests I knew he was singing to directly to me, for me."—Kaylan married Kyle in Washington, DC.
