Bride's brother gifts beautiful watch with its time stopped and when he explained why, everyone swooned

While most of us try to capture life’s special moments to relive them later, some old souls cherish living in the moment. But rarely do we imagine capturing time itself and preserving it as a truly timeless memory. One man did just that for his sister on her wedding day, bringing her to tears of joy. This heartfelt gesture, beautifully documented by photographers Josh and Mare Knighten (@byjoshandmare on Instagram), has touched hearts across the internet.

In a widely circulating video shared by the photographers, a bride is seen sitting while holding her new husband's hands as her brother steps forward to make an announcement. Dressed in a white shirt and red tie, the young man draws excitement from the guests, including the groom. A playful text overlay reads, “I’m not crying, you’re crying,” adding to the suspense. The bride’s brother then reveals a case containing a stunning timepiece.

“I had this little watch here in my pocket, and the moment that you guys kissed, I stopped it,” the brother said, having captured the couple’s special moment in a unique way. His heartfelt gesture brought his sister to tears, while the groom, all smiles, gently comforted her. The stopped watch, now a sentimental keepsake, was the loving brother's gift to the bride. “Now you have this exact date and time for when you go through those trials,” he added, referencing the highs and lows the newlyweds would face together.

The sibling’s thoughtful gesture didn’t end there, as seen in the 37-second clip. At one point, the bride’s brother grew nervous and briefly struggled for words. Regaining composure, he asked the newlyweds to take the watch with them to their new home—and every home they move to in the future. “You can look at it (the watch) and remember the moment. How it made you both feel in what makes this relationship so special,” he said while presenting the watch. He also urged them to handle it with care, emphasizing its sentimental value.

“Do not touch the top of it,” the bride’s brother joked, hinting that doing so would restart the clock. His light-hearted remark brought smiles to his sister’s face and the entire gathering. He further suggested that they always keep the watch safe in its box. The touching moment has since captured hearts on social media, amassing 259K likes and hundreds of comments praising the gesture. “Officiant here, and this is by far one of the greatest ideas for couples. When you hit a rough patch in your marriage, make your way to this watch and remember what got you here in the first place,” @smartins_nb wrote. “That’s dope. Hats off to you man. Genius but sincerely thoughtful and pure,” @pghkid41231 added.

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