Couple asks complete stranger to be their wedding witness and she aced it: 'I have no idea who they are'

We often see some of the most meaningful moments in life coming from strangers. You don’t expect them, you can’t plan for them, and you often don’t even realize their weight until long after they’ve passed. Something similar happened in a quiet North Carolina courthouse, where one woman named Nima Theya—who goes by @nimanumb on TikTok—ended up being part of a love story she never saw coming, and thanks to her, the moment is now reaching millions. She shared a short video from her recent trip to the courthouse, where she was minding her own business when a couple approached her and asked her if she would be willing to serve as a witness at their wedding.

"They just asked me to be a witness in their wedding. I have no idea who they are. I just be doing sh**," the overlay text in her video read. The clip showed a smiling bride and groom standing hand in hand in front of a judge, exchanging vows while Theya filmed from one of the courtroom benches. The moment was simple, beautiful, and deeply intimate. The video went viral with over 6 million views, and viewers were struck by how much emotion the small ceremony held, even without knowing the couple’s story.

People in the comments were in awe. @agift_fromabob wrote, "Do you know you were more supportive to them than their entire family combined? Thank you for helping them express their love." @suzannakahn added, "Them asking a stranger makes me feel like they probably didn’t have anyone else to be there for them, which makes this 1,000 times sweeter." @barbelsnwhiskey commented, "Husband, 'What did you do today?' So I went to pay my speeding ticket and got invited to a wedding." Some recalled their anecdotes. @motivationalrunnin shared, "A random woman who was in the courthouse did this for my courthouse wedding and found 5 years prior, I took care of and saved her NICU baby's life while being in the hospital for 291 days."

@jenn89118 added, "I had a courthouse wedding. The nicest lady took videos and pictures for us. She was just there to get a paper filed." @sunnie0528 said, "I would've actually been crying, and then I would've wanted to do a toast at their dive bar reception. Then I would've put them in my wedding party at mine." @enjayefff pointed out, "She loves that man so much, you can just see it on her face. The relief she felt when that judge said they were man and wife. You are so sweet to support them." Moments like these remind us that even the smallest, most spontaneous moments from a stranger can make your day in ways unknown.

That same kind of magic from a stranger was at the heart of another story. Kati Hartwig (@KatiHartwig on X), a digital media specialist, was on a routine flight when she found herself seated next to a 6-year-old who wasted no time introducing herself. "I’m going to talk to you randomly, so you need to be prepared, ok?" the girl announced. From that point forward, Hartwig knew she was in for a ride. The child’s unfiltered comments, quirky timing, and comedic one-liners kept her laughing long after the flight ended.

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