Bride Refuses To Say 'I Will Obey You' To Groom During Vow Exchange In Viral Video With 5 Million Views
- During a wedding ceremony in Atlanta, USA, a bride refused to say she would obey her husband when they spoke their vows, as it was not discussed in counselling
- The video of the incident has gone viral, sparking discussions on social media about empowerment and assertiveness in marriage
- Netizens had mixed feelings about the bride's decision to stand her ground and challenge a traditional vow
A wedding ceremony in Atlanta, USA, took an unexpected turn when a beautiful bride refused to say "I will obey you" while exchanging vows.
The moment was posted on Tiktok by @idovideographyatlanta and went viral, and the video hit 4.9 million views.
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The bride disagreed with the traditional line and said it wasn't discussed during counselling sessions.
As the couple exchanged their wedding vows in front of their loved ones and the officiating minister, the bride's refusal to repeat the phrase "I will obey you" surprised everyone.
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The minister tried to find a resolution by offering to repeat that part for her, but the bride was persistent and insisted they continue without it.
Netizens react to video of bride refusing to tell groom she will obey him
The video sparked a debate online. Some praised the woman, while others criticized the bride's bravery for challenging the traditional wedding vows. Below are some of the comments shared.
brandonmitchell1981 said:
"But she wants everything he has to offer....but not to listen to her husband."
MommyBrown commented:
"Wedding vows = terms and agreements. she's on the fine print with a magnifying glass
Laura Whitney-Goodwi indicated:
I asked that the obey part be left out. Preacher looked at me. He is not my dad, but he is my husband. GO GIRL!!!!
Terra remarked:
“'We hit that snag 20 times in counselling.'” Like, ma’am, you could have picked any vows."
baddiexbae exclaimed:
"This marriage is a joke to her already she essentially said, “If you fall on hard times and you end up poor, I’m leaving”. At least she let him know."
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Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that a family member of the groom halted lobola negotiations after he saw the bride's thigh tattoo.
The stunning post was shared on Twitter, where it created a stir among tweeps.
Netizens felt that the poster may have invented the whole story for likes.
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