Bride walked down aisle alone to the sound a voicemail, and her father's chair didn't seem so empty anymore
Bride Lizzie Dean lost her father three years ago, and as her wedding approached, she knew she didn't want anyone else to fill his role.
Walking down the aisle on your big day with your father is a dream many brides share, but when a bride lost her father three years ago, she did not want anyone else to take his place. Instead, she chose to walk down the aisle by herself and played a voicemail her father had saved for her wedding day. Needless to say, the post shared by Lizzie Dean (@lizzieallyn) on November 14 has moved online users to tears.
Bride Lizzie Dean lost her father three years ago, and as her wedding approached, she knew she didn't want anyone else to fill his role. In the heartwarming and emotional video, Lizzie was seen walking down the aisle alone, dressed in a beautiful white princess-style gown with a sweetheart neckline, carrying a bouquet of white and pink flowers. After her father's passing, she found a voicemail he had left for her and her fiancé, and she decided to play it during her walk. In the voicemail, her dad said, "Hi Lizzie, it's your dad here. I love and miss you, darling. It's beautiful. I just looked at the map, and hey, it's warmer here in DC than it is in LA, and I hope you have a good viewing and have a fantastic day. And I love you very much. And that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. I'm so blessed. I love you so much. Your dad."
Lizzie had reserved a seat for her father and placed a pair of shoes covered with one of his shirts so he could "walk me down the aisle." The note on her father’s seat read, "Your wedding day is finally here, and I wish so much I could be near. I'll be there in spirit, celebrating you two, holding you close in all that you do. Save me a seat, a comfy chair to share. You may not see me, but I will be there." The moment was sealed with the music "Cornfield Chase" from the film Interstellar, a poignant choice which reflected the infinite love and bond shared between the father and daughter. Needless to say, the moment moved the groom and everyone around to tears.
A study published on PubMed found that recorded voices from deceased loved ones hold deep emotional significance. The study states that hearing a lost family member's voice provides comfort and, instead of severing ties after death, helps people maintain a sense of closeness with their loved ones. By playing her dad's voicemail at her wedding, Lizzie was able to feel her father's presence on her big day. After the post went viral, many online users couldn't help but shed tears. @krei52 wrote, "This is beyond words. What a way to honor him and have him by your side." @dccotrone commented, "This is the most special thing I've ever seen. I love it so much." @kchs4 commented, "Such a beautiful way to honor him! You can hear just how much he loves you."
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