Bride Left Heartbroken As Dad Refuses to Dance with Her at Wedding So Father-in-Law Steps In
October 04, 2023
It's hard to imagine, but a dad actually refused to dance with the bride, his daughter Jess Anastasi, on her wedding day. And the rejection broke Jess' heart. However, all was not lost because another man was quick to step up and fill in!
Aside from the actual wedding ceremony, the father-daughter dance is one of the sweetest moments during traditional American nuptials. It’s an opportunity for brides to honor their fathers by dancing together to a special song.
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The moment represents the father turning over his daughter to her husband as they begin their life as a couple. All eyes are on father and daughter as they share a tender moment.
That’s the plan anyway.
When it was time for Jess’s special dance, her dad refused to join the bride on the dance floor.
Father-In-Law To The Rescue
Obviously, his refusal to dance with his daughter was hurtful and embarrassing for the beautiful bride. However, within seconds, Jess’s father-in-law was there on the floor to dance with his new daughter. With a smile on his face and love in his eyes, he led Jess in a dance and saved the day—and her heart.
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Jess shared her feelings in a TikTok video, saying, “Little did I know that my dad would refuse to dance with me. I waited my whole life and was so excited to dance with my dad on my wedding day. I was so heartbroken.” Her video was viewed 3 million times, and the outpouring of empathy from users was incredible!
Folks Can't Believe Dad Refused To Dance With Bride
Users commented on the love shown by her father-in-law and the manner in which he stepped up to fill her own father’s shoes. While the moment was clearly painful, her father-in-law turned the situation around and proved how blessed Jess now is to join a family filled with love. Jess said, “Luckily my father-in-law stepped in without a second thought. I’m so grateful to have married into such an amazing family.”
For some, Jess’s experience brought up their own upsetting memories of similar wedding day experiences. Jess later returned to TikTok to let viewers know that it wasn’t her intention to “bash” her father; instead, she wanted to express her gratitude and respect for her father-in-law.
Jess stated that her father had “caused a lot of drama” throughout the week prior to the wedding, and, unfortunately, they are not currently in contact.
All too often, families have conflicts and unresolved disagreements, and it’s impossible to know the history behind the problems between Jess and her dad. It sure is nice, though, that her beautiful day was not ruined by those issues. Her father-in-law showed his love and commitment to family, and that made all the difference!
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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12
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Hally is a freelance writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. A former school counselor, Hally works for a nonprofit that distributes tax dollars to mental health and prevention education providers that serve her county's kids and families. She's a contributor to a devotional and two essay collectives, and she shares resources and wisdom regarding parenting teens, mental health, faith, adoption, and more at http://www.hallyjwells.com where she strives to "Dig Deep and Reach High." She and her husband have three adult children and one rascally beagle pup. Hally loves travel, her book club sisters, personality tests, and a great glass of iced tea.
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