Just said yes to the dress? Then you already know the feeling: the first time you saw yourself in it, and the instant you started picturing who gets to see you in it next. Your dad. Your partner. Your little brother who swears he isn't going to cry.
We rounded up 15 viral wedding videos filmed by real couples, families and their wedding videographers. Some will make you cry, a few will make you laugh until you cry, and all of them might give you ideas for your own big day.
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First Looks and the Walk Down the Aisle
1) A Little Brother's First Look
Millions of people have watched this little brother see his big sister as a bride for the first time. The title promises it will make you cry, and it delivers.
Video: Everlasting Weddings
2) A Videographer's Best Groom Reactions From 100 Weddings
After filming his 100th wedding, this videographer pulled together his favorite groom reactions. One after another, these grooms see their brides and completely melt.
Video: Colling Films
3) An Army Ranger Cries for His Bride
It's not every day you see an Army Ranger cry. Then his bride walks in.
Video: The Film Poets
4) The Aisle Walk Nobody Saw Coming
Chelsie, who is paralyzed, surprises her groom Jay by walking down the aisle on their wedding day. His reaction has been watched by millions.
Video: The Film Poets
Dads, Brothers and Sisters
5) A Dad Signs “I Loved Her First”
The bride is a sign language interpreter, so her dad spent the entire year she was engaged learning to sign this song. Then he surprised her with it at the reception.
Video: Nicole Cortez
6) A Dad Keeps His Song a Secret for Two Years
The couple asked her dad to sing at their wedding, and he kept the song a secret for over two years. The reveal? “I Loved Her First.” Cue the tears.
Video: Madeline Galbreath
7) Her Brothers Step In for the Father-Daughter Dance
Kaley's dad passed away suddenly in 2015, and she had always looked forward to him walking her down the aisle and dancing with her. On her wedding day, her brothers stepped in.
Video: The West Family
8) The Father-Daughter Dance Medley
Ashley and her dad David turned their father-daughter dance into an upbeat medley, from “My Girl” to “Boogie Shoes.” Make sure you watch the whole thing.
Video: ashnicsparks
9) Eight Siblings, One Surprise Dance
The bride's eight brothers and sisters surprised her with a dance they learned all on their own. The family is from Hungary, and they choreographed it themselves.
Video: Ádám Réthy
The Surprises
10) The Groomsmen Dance Five Months in the Making
The groom came up with this dance as a surprise for his bride, and he and his groomsmen practiced twice a week for five months to pull it off.
Video: Stéphanie & Pierre-Luc
11) The Ballerina Bride's Groomsmen Surprise
Kirk, a professional dancer, surprised his bride Valerie, a ballerina with the Richmond Ballet, with a dance by him and his groomsmen. Watch her reaction.
Video: Ginger Hudgins
12) The Groomsmen Dance With an Epic Ending
Aaron wanted to put on a performance with his groomsmen, and he saved two special guests for the very end. Commenters agree the bride hyping him up is the best part.
Video: Christal & Aaron Prier
13) The Bride Who Took the Mic
Her husband and dad coordinated a surprise at her own wedding, and the bride grabbed the mic for “Don't Stop Believin'.”
Video: All Set Creations
The Speeches
14) The Groom Who Sang His Speech
Tom Fletcher of the band McFly called this possibly the most nervous he has ever been. With tens of thousands of comments, it's a YouTube favorite. As one commenter put it, he's been raising everyone's husband standards ever since.
Video: Tom Fletcher
15) The Best Man Toast With a Little Roasting
An endearing and heartfelt toast to his brother Tim, with a little bit of roasting mixed in. Fair warning: you will laugh out loud.
Video: The Worst Show Ever
How to Plan Your Own Moments to Remember
Feeling inspired? A few easy ways to set up moments like these on your own wedding day:
- Plan a private first look with your dad, a sibling or a grandparent before the ceremony. Tell your photographer and videographer ahead of time so they're ready.
- Give a surprise a little help. If someone wants to sing, sign or speak, build it into your reception timeline so it doesn't get rushed.
- Keep the tissues close. Ask your maid of honor to stash some for you, your mom and anyone else likely to cry.
- Get it on video. Even if you skip a videographer, ask a guest to film the big moments on their phone.
Which One Got You?
Tell us in the comments which video made you cry first. And if you're just starting to plan, these will help next:
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