Irish groom wanted Puerto Rican bride’s family to feel included — his gesture at the altar moved them all

The strongest relationships are all about putting in effort for your significant other, whether through grand declarations or subtle, intentional acts of respect. It’s in the effort to meet each other’s worlds halfway, and those small but meaningful choices tend to leave the most lasting impression. One man displayed a great example of what that kind of care looks like in practice. At his wedding, Lewis, an Irish man, wanted his Puerto Rican wife Andrea’s whole family to feel included in the ceremony and came up with the most wholesome gesture to execute it. Andrea shared the heartwarming moment on their Instagram page @andreaandlewis.

Just before reading his vows, Lewis turned to Andrea and said, "Okay, bear with me." He then began speaking in Spanish, a surprise Andrea hadn’t expected. As his voice wavered with emotion, he told her, in Spanish, which loosely translates to, "Andrea, I love you sooo much. You’ve brought me into your beautiful Puerto Rican family." He followed it up with a heartfelt line, "And for you...I would learn a thousand languages. I love you." The moment was both tender and meaningful, not only for the couple but for everyone present who could now understand and feel a part of the vows.

Andrea posted the video on their second year anniversary, writing, "My Irish husband surprised me with Spanish vows so my family could also understand. 2 years ago today." It was a simple act, but one rooted in effort, and that's what gave it weight. This kind of intentional effort is not just symbolic but also foundational, and research supports it. According to a study published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, this kind of gesture is closely tied to both satisfaction and long-term stability. Based on responses from more than 8,000 participants, the study emphasized that couples who consistently invest in each other, through everyday actions or milestone gestures, tend to report stronger emotional bonds and healthier, more lasting partnerships.

The comments reflect how strongly the gesture resonated with viewers, many of whom were moved by the effort to speak to Andrea and her entire family. @camacho_jeanette wrote, "This is so beautiful. He is an amazing husband and your best friend. God bless you both and happy anniversary." @.emmaa_d. said, "I watched this so many times I know the vows better than him." @alex_loves_koolade commented, "At least he tried to make an effort in her language, which I can’t say the same for most monologue speakers. But he tried, and that’s one of the many things that makes his vows just beautiful." @kazoua_yang added, "If only I could find a man like this. I’d do anything for him. Until then."

@mellamomina chimed in, "Manifesting this with all my heart." @ishanddchips wished, "I pray this love finds every girl that I know." @_.jessj penned, "This is gonna be me for real with my husband." @emmavi_15 added, "Will always be a firm believer of 'if he wanted to, he would.'" @theonlymegaphone wrote, Man, I’m feeling more and more single every day. He’s so sweet!! Y'all both won the lottery." @nicole_a_m_d quipped, "Your love makes me feel like my long-distance relationship can work too."

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