Father of the Bride Surprises Her and Sings, “I loved her first”

We asked my dad to sing at our wedding and he kept the song a secret for over 2 years! It was a moment we will never forget 😊
Song: “I loved her first” written by Elliot Park, Walt Aldridge
Performed by: Erik Schouten
Videographer: Brian Shaub
Venue: Excelsior

[@Kinypshun]

To all the brides/daughters with a dad that adores them - Cherish each moment with them. I never experienced it and never will. Remember how blessed you are.

[@doyoulovehimloretta1607]

Yea, for sure. Me too. I had to pause a minute to see if I had the courage to watch it. I am still not sire this is real but if it is oh holy God.

[@beckynorton2653]

Same God Bless would never know and never will

[@jeanmorris6601]

I never had a daddy/daughter relationship from the age of 12, and I envy those daughters who have a dad that loves them so 😔

[@sandyk378]

@@jeanmorris6601 Same with me. I know it breaks God's heart to have such heart broken in this world 😭 I know God sent His Son to die for all sinners. May we all search for wholeness found in Jesus Christ ✝️🙏

[@phyllissweetpea4926]

Me too. You are so very blessed.

[@avachannel4926]

I had a father who beat my mom & me & told me I was stupid, worthless, and would never amount to anything. I've ALWAYS wondered what it would be like to have a dad who loves his girl wants the best for her, and believes in her. This family illustrates that and it's PURE HEAVEN!!!

[@patty7791]

Ava: It broke my heart to read your comment! Find a good man who is the opposite of your father! Get therapy, good luck honey

[@user-on7ew5po1t]

Be better than your father and forgive him, not for his sake but for yours. Because if we don’t fix ourselves we bleed on the people who didn’t cut us. I learned that the hard way. Good luck Ava and God bless you!

[@robinashley9646]

I hear you and understand where you're coming from. I rejoice to see fathers loving their daughters.

[@julianeweissert4415]

😭 God loves you more than all humans can love you. He can wish away your tears und fill your heart.

[@patty7791]

@@julianeweissert4415 Wrong location for your little sermon! They’re tears of joy!

[@sherylmccollum895]

To have a Dad that loves you like that is a gift...

[@user-vj2de7vm7q]

Yeah it’s really hard to find a father that love and care for his kids..how are you doing?

[@christinaderstinestearn3663]

I wish I knew what that felt like

[@maryj560]

Wish my dad would of loved me . he did the best he could do i guess. Happy for this bride :) your dad love you lots!

[@shannonkok5320]

So true

[@carolb6511]

@@christinaderstinestearn3663 Yeah, you're not alone in that wish. My dad actively hated me and badmouthed me to other people.

[@mobile_noble4026]

For all those daughters who were lucky enough to have fathers that cared for them in this way… you are truly, truly blessed. Many of us never knew such love.

[@marygrotaers9857]

Remember God is your Father He will always love you.

[@TheFvtampa]

My thought exactly

[@peacequiet]

sad to say but over 80% of black children are born to single mothers. A FAMILY MEANS EVERYTHING !!! I am White,was deserted by my father at 7 years old. I am now 73 and it has bothered me my whole life. But due to a fantastic mother I had a wonderful successful life.But sad to say my son's father deserted me and my son was born to a single mother. but due to a loving grandmother and a mom who lived with me 'we' raised a sucessful son,grandson. I am positive it has bothered my son his entire life also. I was too troubled to bring it up with my mom. THANK GOD FOR STRONG WOMEN THAT HELP THEIR DAUGHTERS GET THRU IT.

[@einarbroen5914]

Hello 👋♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheFvtampa]

@@peacequiet I was 7 as well though we reconnected later in life. It is sad.

[@chrisbrady9406]

I sang “I Loved Her First” to my daughter a few years ago at her wedding. My heart was so full. My son-in-law bristled a little at the message of the song. A few years later, his daughter was born and he said to me, “Dad, I get it now.” Warmed my heart. Nothing like a dad’s love for his daughters.

[@pamelastates5600]

AMEN 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@karronpitman6368]

So teared up by this right now, hard to see to comment.

[@dnieto1466]

Aww

[@fuhrer5stargeneral207]

Simps still getting married in 2022 and will divorce 6 months later! Wake up men marriage is a trap and you can't win! Don't get married guys!!

[@tishahartmanschmitt4061]

@@CaliMel184 are you dumb seriously

[@jd-hj5ed]

So beautiful. My father did not sing at my wedding, but he showed his love when he went to a corner of the church, faced the wall, and cried. He is in heaven now. I love you daddy.

[@joannedibben2352]

Bless you and bless your wonderfull father❤️

[@crich8420]

Wow !!

[@phillipbeharall6271]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 🌹

[@fuhrer5stargeneral207]

Simps still getting married in 2022 and will divorce 6 months later! Wake up men marriage is a trap and you can't win! Don't get married guys!!

[@matiiiiiilda6]

❤️

[@karenfreeman4825]

I don't even know these people and I'm crying watching this video. Great job, Dad!!

[@Illustrated_Strength]

I know right

[@chuckleno8749]

As a father to three girls this hit me harder than I expected. Very beautiful song for the bride and groom. Very well done!!

[@kimoberlie2960]

My husband was the father of our 3 daughters too! So much Love! He's their Angel now mine too! ❤

[@shawncollier571]

I'm broken hearing this

[@shawncollier571]

@@kimoberlie2960 What??? God be you all, because he's standing next to him....

[@user-oh4bh4rv2y]

Me too! 👍

[@h.smith.6586]

On my 40th birthday my husband called my dad and told him I had now belonged to him longer than my dad. My dad replied, "She will ALWAYS be mine!" Even as he was dying of Alzheimers, and he couldn't remember my name, his face lit up every time I saw him. Enjoy your Daddys as long as you can. He's gone now and I feel like I lost the only person on this earth who loved me, no matter what, unconditionally.

[@DvotedMOMMY]

Ugh, my heart. 😩❤️ …beautiful, but achy at the same time. ❤️🙏🏼

[@gisellegrape4953]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@rw8733]

God bless him.

[@donnam5060]

You don't belong to your husband or father like a possession. Marriage supposed to be a partnership. I hope he treats you well. The bond of parent and child isn't supposed to be that a parent treats a girl child like property or a possession. I hope that wasn't the case. The phrasing of the comment set of an alert in my mind...sometimes you can only cry out for help from the shadows.

[@h.smith.6586]

@@donnam5060 Thanks for your concern. My hubby and I have been together for 33 years and he's my best friend. We love to spend most of our time together. He's helped me through Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, infertility, depression and anxiety. I've helped him through problems with his abusive mother, moved 6 times to support his career, and went through family deaths together. He treats me very well, makes me laugh every day, and I love him more now than ever. I was a Daddy's girl and he meant it to tease my Dad. My dad didn't think it was funny. Lol. I appreciate you seeing if I'm OK, though.

[@emp556]

If my Dad ever sang for me I would be balling my eyes out. How beautiful that this Father did this for his daughter.... so wonderful!!!

[@harleemoody9320]

Same!!

[@rebeccahuffman-dunford9809]

I would to and I’m sitting here crying my eyes out because my dad passed the same year I graduated….I would have loved to of had him here to give me away and to have lived sooo many more years !!!

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

@@rebeccahuffman-dunford9809 I’m truly sorry 😢

[@junelowery6632]

So so lucky to have a father like that lucky lucky her

[@pisageegee2424]

@@rebeccahuffman-dunford9809 I am crying too because my dad passed 3 yrs ago, my mom passed 1 year ago...no longer to experience their presence in any future events or milestones...I will see them again someday....I picture them dancing ever so gracefully...sorry for you loss

[@alexandergrande4881]

No greater testimony of the love of a father for a daughter will ever replace this beautiful acknowledgement.

[@typarkinson4462]

In 1982, my wife Linda and I welcomed our first born, Tracy, to our world. She turned out to be the sweetest, most caring, smartest, most beautiful girl two parents could ask for. I feel the same way you do about your lovely daughter. May I add, as a professional singer/songwriter, you are a fabulous singer/pianist. You made your daughter's wonderful day very special. Congratulations, Sir!

[@malloryjines5050]

Bawling my eyes out. Am 65 and remember dad walking me down the aisle at 18. Still married to my best friend and miss my daddy so very much.

[@carolinagurl22]

Wow Mallory! My exact story. My dad walked me down the aisle when I was 18. I’m now 65 and married for 47 years. Can’t describe how much I miss him.

[@lutanniagraham1288]

Congratulations on all those years together. I pray to find that once in a lifetime kinda love. Send me soem good prayers and wishes even though I dread the day. My Mom won't be here she passed recently but I hope I'll still have my dad.

[@malloryjines5050]

@@lutanniagraham1288 so very sorry you lost your mom. That’s devastating. Yes, we’re Christians too and prayer is huge. Not everything has been rainbows and unicorns. We’ve had challenges but I’m so very thankful for being able to forgive and come out better on the other side. It’s so worth it. He’s always been my best friend. Prayers for you to find that special love!

[@kathybarrows5381]

That goes for mom's too. We love our kids more than anything.

[@wendiecrombie2718]

I was just thinking the same thing. My daughter gets married this year and i would love to have this played for my daughter.

[@elizabethhill8944]

Agreed....love my girls more than anything.. I'm the mom to 3 beautiful daughters

[@sexygma1000]

Would love to sing this at my daughter's wedding buttt I'll settle for the mother daughter dance

[@einarbroen5914]

Hello 👋♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kimyoon8051]

;;hello

[@fayesmith2406]

He has a great voice, tears flowed as he sang. The daughter is blessed to have a good dad like this. God bless

[@markhudachek1554]

You hold on to that little girl always. We played that very song at our daughter's wedding and just 5 short years latter lost her to a malignant brain tumor. Time is precious and children are irreplaceable. Mark & Mary

[@denysemcalister3390]

Sorry for your loss

[@juanitastrickland5735]

God be with you and she was blessed to have you for the journey ❤

[@kimoberlie2960]

So Sorry for your loss! May you find Peace 😇

[@BobYates-hj1sf]

So very sorry for your loss.

[@3orion33]

So sorry for your loss of a child way too soon. Treasure those beautiful memories and through the tears let their warmth hug your hearts. I speak from having lost my only daughter before her senior year of high school. I cling to the expectation of one day being with her for all eternity. Sometimes I celebrate her life by being extra loving to animals because she loved them so ! She would have made a wonderful veterinarian ! I'm sending a Big ❤ Hug to you !

[@erinschinkel3453]

I love how silent everyone is so the father of the bride could sing this. Priceless

[@mastiffmama6008]

My dad sang also. He died 2 months before my wedding. I would have loved to have had him sing at my wedding. I love you Dad and I miss you.♥️

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

I'm so sorry to hear... But I believe these people who grow us into life and love us are always within us, like your Dad. He is with you 🙂

[@logo9470]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@dawnyandandy]

He was right by your side sweetheart xxxx

[@henriettahenson]

He was with you then and now... Nothing breaks that father /daughter bond EVVVVER 💞no man will ever love you more 💕

[@dnieto1466]

Sorry for your loss

[@rachaelbly6714]

I’m a wedding photographer. I’ve heard this song hundreds of times. It always makes me tear up. I’ve seen so many beautiful tribes to brides and grooms over the last 15 years, and this is one of the most touching tributes. Anyone watching this who is a father, take notes.

[@joelbuzbee1750]

I adored my dad- he and my mother were married for over 50 years before his death- they both were incredible, godly, fun loving people. When I got married 57 years ago he walked me to the car after the reception and just held onto me- he loved me and each of my siblings deeply- he loved the guy I married to❤️

[@pattypatten1626]

Bawling over here. How lucky she is to have a father who loves her so

[@annmarie1689]

oh please

[@martynohara8101]

@@annmarie1689 don't be nasty (bitter(

[@ajakaui]

@@annmarie1689 shameful

[@pattypatten1626]

@@annmarie1689 Really? You find my comment hard to believe? How about since the age of 3 the only love you got from your father left black and blues? Or he loved you so much he “made love” to you at age 5 ? Don’t you dare to belittle a strangers comment. You have NO idea wtf your talking about.

[@janicecrutchfield5967]

What a beautiful song! Dad’s got a good voice………

[@julielouiselittle]

I’m a almost 57 year old woman and brings me to tears 😭 what a beautiful song 🎧

[@thompsonsmith3256]

Hello Julie How are you doing today?

[@ronagouws507]

@@thompsonsmith3256é9 q .

[@dianerusso-yy8lg]

My dad walked me down the aisle and he cried the best dad ever. You are my guardian angel forever.

[@andrewharald88]

Hey 👋

[@brianseli3178]

The Daughter is highly valued. This is so sweet.

[@brianseli3178]

@@letsgobrandon4504 right on it

[@TheTenngoat]

I’m planning to do this song for my daughter’s wedding soon. I have 3 daughters and was supposed to do it for the first wedding and I chickened out. The second wedding I was sick and decided not to even try. Now the last daughter is getting married and I HAVE to get it done. Was thinking about having all three girls and their husbands dance while I performed it. Don’t know how I’ll get through it. This guy did an awesome e job. SOLID! 🙏🏻❤️

[@MM-ig2zq]

I danced this song with my youngest daughter on her wedding night. She looked at my and said “Daddy Green Berets Don’t Cry”. Needless to say that I have been retired for a while. I’m sure you will be fine. Just go for it.

[@fredaj3847]

Just go for it. It will be a precious gift to your daughter. God bless.

[@Redraven2967]

I hope you follow through, even if your voice breaks on every note your daughter will never forget the special moment you made for her. I did a different song for my daughter that described our relationship during her growing up years and even though I sing in front of crowds all the time my voice broke as she gave her heart and life to another man. We both cherish the moment to this day. You won’t regret it.

[@annebear10]

You can do it. They will all love it no matter hiw you do!!!

[@robertpicton1578]

LOL

[@wematter4870]

The father is a gem to his daughter , I am a mother but the love of a father to his daughters makes me cry . My husband is the that one , God bless him .

[@bjsmith1051]

I can't believe I'm now 72 yrs old. But this song brought tears to my eyes because that's how my father loved me. Thanks for the memories.

[@grandma460]

Aww what a blessing for you ❤

[@elsaweber4323]

Regrettably so few people actually have a father who was not absent. So my prayer is for all people to feel the love and belonging that is so beautifully evident in this song in our culture. 🙏

[@georgeweldin3224]

Dad pass. Away 1 month after a turned 16 years. Old., sad!

[@tarabraun8667]

I can understand. We will see them again one day:) love to you!

[@johncreighton908]

Billions of people have had fathers who devoted themselves to their children...Being at work is supporting your children...

[@Mrsmassflex]

@@johncreighton908 I don't think she was talking about work.

[@Mrsmassflex]

@@georgeweldin3224 My dad at 13. Changed my view of everything and I hope you handled it better.

[@michellemohr1433]

How sweet! Hope the man she marries treats her good.

[@beevv533]

And if he didn't or doesn't- she will always have her daddy and the knowledge of his infinite love for her;

[@Anon.5216]

I never had a dad like this but perhaps my dad never had a dad like this either. He wasn't a bad dad. He was a product of his time. Men are a lot more vulnerable than women think they are.

[@babyboomer19591]

I’ve been married for 43 years. My dad walked me down the aisle crying the entire time. He was the best dad I could have asked. My strongest support, always so proud of my accomplishments. He’s been gone almost 8 years, I miss him yet I know he is with me. Thank you Dad, for being a hard working, kind, gentle man who loved the simple things in life. I was blessed with the best❤️

[@MadesignMamavan4]

As soon as he started singing, I tears started to roll down my cheeks . You can feel the love

[@stardustgirl2904]

Are you an HSP ❓A highly sensitive person? It's ok to 😭 it show's you have a heart 💜🙏🏻. I'm just so happy to see that someone has a wonderful Dad! I never had knew my real Dad and lived my entire life Never hearing the words I love you! I hope she knows not everyone even has a good Dad ! But I think she does!

[@einarbroen5914]

Hello 👋♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@joannpreston2999]

I was a daddy's girl...my dad is deceased, made me think of him. Thank You Sir!

[@veethomson6179]

Wow ... already in tears but seeing her say "I love you Daddy" at the end SENT ME

[@kenharrah6212]

I just recently gained a daughter....MY FIRST AND ONLY CHILD.... I MIGHT NOT BE HER BIO FATHER BUT I AM HER DADDY AND I HAVE NEVER FELT SUCH HAPPINESS OR JOY IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

[@charliemcabee4123]

How in the world did he manage to get through that beautiful song!! I cried so hard just listening.

[@sally8961]

Crying tears of love, joy and admiration for this father/daughter moment. What an absolute blessing! 💙💜

[@KApatriot]

This dad nailed this song. Great voice and charisma. I have a 10 year old girl, and I was tearing up, getting visions of the future watching this video and listening to this amazing rendition.

[@Hmfirestormz]

I have two young ones also and boy did this comment and video hit me😂😢

[@lorettamarykayzayas-revai1961]

After my husband to be asked my Adored & Adoring Father for my hand and he said yes, my Father asked me “will you still love me the same?!” After almost 60 years, I still love ❤️ him the same and will miss him for as long as I live!!

[@allthebest744]

I’m in my 60’s and have been married for many years. My Dad has been gone for almost 20 years. This song was so emotional and I cried through all of it. I miss you Dad. Madeline, Thank You for sharing this and taking me back in time. Your Dad has an amazing voice and broke many hearts singing this song. Congratulations on your marriage!

[@elleanon2576]

Same

[@janetdavies2221]

They are the words my son who passed away 2018 would sing to his daughter holly if he was still here miss you so much my son 💙

[@erinlee7216]

Ditto… I cannot speak ♥️

[@lindamcallister9008]

Great job! Congratulations!

[@Valen_Wolf]

@@letsgobrandon4504 Who is Jax please?

[@hotmama880]

Wow! I'm bawling my eyes out with a smile on my face, I dunno how he got through it without breaking down x what a beautiful memory for his daughter 👏👏👏

[@MRL.0]

I miss my dad he died 2021. And its so hard to live without him i still cant belive it today. Love you Dad.

[@charmainescarborough5646]

He sings like a professional and how sweet to sing to your daughter on her wedding day! This guy is better than most singers out there today. Great talent and ability.

[@70sgirl42]

I've never had the privilege nor honor of a real Dad but I admire anyone who has...Blessings to all...❤🙏✌

[@Karen-ys1kn]

My daddy died, just before I turned 7 , he was 42, that summer he drove me and my sis to North Carolina, for our last time together, that was almost 56 years ago, and I would have given anything to feel his hug one more time

[@70sgirl42]

@@Karen-ys1kn So very sorry for your loss...❤❤🙏

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

My daughter lost her dad in 2021. He truly loved his girl. Tears when hearing this , so beautiful. Her dad had a long illness and new his end was near and asked her would she be okay if he leaves, and a few weeks later her dad could leave knowing her husband would be there for his girl.💖

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

My condolences to you and your daughter and family. God bless you all. 🙏

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

@@rhondazappalewis3685 Thank you so much💗

[@ninacleveland]

Beautiful story. It would be nice if we all knew someone would be there for our kids our love ones when we leave.

[@yoshclements6951]

🥺🥺 that's heart breaking and also strong of both of them to have had that conversation in anticipation of his departure. Stay strong both of you. 🙏💕

[@yoshclements6951]

May the Lord bless you both

[@pursuitoftruth7938]

The father's love is so ESSENTIAL. If you missed put on an earthly father, there is always our Heavenly one... the best!!

[@brendaurch6270]

I cried while he sang to his daughter. My dad died when I was 6 and grew up without a dad.i pictured him singing that to me.it really touched my heart.💞

[@Cecilia-fc3sg]

My dad died when I was 5. I wondered what he would have thought of me and my daughters and grandchildren.

[@tfuentes9648]

I can understand in a way. My daughter's father passed one week before his 29th birthday from testicular cancer when she was 4. She doesn't really remember him. Just from pictures. But I tell you what, she still cries till this day about how she needs her daddy. It makes me so damn sad when a daughter has to grow up without her daddy. I'm praying for yours and every other's strength and healing. God bless you.

[@brendaurch6270]

My dad died when I was 6.i don't remember much but I have pictures of him and it helps but the emptiness is still there. God bless you and your family.✝️

[@brendaurch6270]

Yes at times I wonder what my dad would think of his 3 grandchildren,4great children and 2 great-great grand children. I would hope he would be just as proud as I and my sister are.

[@rpsenca2012]

@@Cecilia-fc3sg unimaginable

[@bmk506]

I'm a 35 year-old adult that just spent the last 2.5 minutes crying my eyes out. Way to go old timer 😂

[@karenbussberg7829]

This brides dad is a very good singer, and obviously adores his daughter. How wonderful this is.

[@TriciaN13]

Absolutely beautiful! I was one of six girls and the first to get married. It was very hard on him togive his first daughter away in marriage.. People said my father had the heart of a mother. He loved his children immensely. I miss him every day. Every child should be blessed with a father who loves like this.

[@terlyn4366]

I knew my Dad loved me first and he always told me so….beautifully done.

[@einarbroen5914]

Hi ♥️❤️👋❤️

[@missylks1239]

The bride starts to tear up before he even sings ❤️

[@dianerivas7915]

I am a mother and I carried them and loved them too...he is breaking my ❤️ Good Dad!!

[@tlrsmom]

To everyone lucky enough to know the love of a father, treasure that feeling and never let it go, not all of us are that lucky!

[@fingerpickinflyboy]

Beautiful! I played at my daughter’s wedding. She chose the songs she wanted me to sing, but I fully intended to surprise her with this one at the reception. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, in the end, because I can’t sing this song all the way through without breaking down. Fathers know. Much respect to this father who made it all the way through. Beautiful!

[@helenmantis302]

Hello Robert how are you doing today?

[@mbranthoover]

Beautiful!!! (tears running down this old man's face).

[@denisemccollum319]

This is beautiful. My Dad didn't have a lot. We had a very simple wedding. His gift to us was singing a song for us at our wedding. It was a most beautiful and cherished gift. He is gone now and I am thankful to have that memory. Love your parents as much as you can. ❤️

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

Denise money can't buy these special moments

[@MichelleJ1822]

I just lost my mom and dad last year. My mom in May my dad in November. I miss them so much. And you are right, cherish your parents while you have them

[@conniemccollam2605]

Agree with you,a beautiful video.

[@Pluviophile218]

That made you very very rich. Love like that doesn't have a price.

[@Dimple1472]

@@MichelleJ1822 Sorry for your loss. We hope and pray that with time your pain will lessen and may your parents souls rest in peace.

[@ccrbonline1752]

I had an amazing father, not a day during his lifetime did I ever doubt his love for me. He has been gone more than 20 years and I still miss him.

[@GoGroomer]

Was a beautiful moment to witness! Love is forever 💕

[@kimyoon8051]

;;hello

[@ellenboyle8022]

I started crying before he even started singing this was so beautiful. God bless

[@gerardreviews]

Same, I yelled out "CAWD" before weeping heavily.

[@kimminer7341]

Just bawling watching this! Amazing father to do this for his daughter! I don't know how anyone could watch this and not be crying. Great job, sir!

[@patrice9476]

The bride is overtaken by this beautiful song so sweet!

[@markradzwion5547]

Erik, you hit that one outta the park my man. Father of four here, 2 girls(31 & 27) and this is the song!! I'm not cryin you're cryin!

[@therealjpgerard]

I pray everyday she finds someone who loves her like I do and I can sing for her. I loved her first and always will. Beautiful video.

[@laneywilson6452]

Such a lucky little girl to have a father who loves her like that

[@Angela-rb9ls]

My father decided to not be in my life but even hearing you sing this to your daughter I could feel all the love you have for her and that’s beautiful ❤ what a gift to have a father who truly wants to be in their kids lives

[@jenniferbuchanan4325]

remember its not a reflection on you, but him and what a shame !

[@rpsenca2012]

So touching

[@rpsenca2012]

Hope you get the love you deserve and wished for

[@evaneason6906]

Very well said!!

[@beverlyjackson4361]

It's his loss hon, I can tell your a beautiful soul. I never had a dad either throughout life but I had a mom & grandparents that loved me. I send you love from Joanie.❤

[@hatleymark]

I'm a fifty year old man without a daughter and I cried like a baby just now.

[@peacequiet]

It is very touching, unfortunately we don't have a huge percentage of fathers who raise their daughters. Statistics are bleak.

[@terrytownsend5583]

Let me guess…. Your a yank

[@patricialora5692]

I'm bawling my eyes out! A father's love sets the standard.

[@heidipye3488]

Same here, lost mine 9 yrs ago. I miss him.❤

[@patricialora5692]

@@heidipye3488 So sorry, Heidi.

[@Yraur]

Patricia Sets the standard for what?

[@patricialora5692]

@@Yraur A father sets the standard for how his daughter ought to be treated by any future men in her life.

[@Yraur]

@@patricialora5692 I guess, I just never understsnd when you people say or write stuff like that. So I ask people to explain what they mean, because it isn't realistic ir logical that dad can set standards without the children's mother. That's strange and weird to me. See, in my home, as we grew up, we are blessed to have a mother and father who both taught us, boys and girls. My father snd mother both made rules. I don't understand why you people say this stuff. In our house, father and mother set our rules and standards. Mom taught my sisters about female stuff and how boys act and them mom told my sisters how to act and what not to allow from boys. Dad told us boys just a few words. But as far as dadd setting standards for a daughter, I think this is a fallacy and man made belief. But it's not true and not possible. Dads can only be decent to their wives. Then both sons and daughters watch parents' behavior. But no, in regular homes, my understanding is dad csn be controlling the rules by himself. My dad is not mean, harsh, or abusive.

[@dekjules32]

You're not losing a daughter, you are gaining a son. So blessed. 💜💜

[@gerardreviews]

FATHER SON?

[@rpsenca2012]

Hello dear

[@gerardreviews]

@@rpsenca2012 Hey honey. How you doin'? My precious little princess. MMMMMM-WAH!!!

[@wendyking2612]

Dad that was the perfect song to honor your beautiful daughter. It brought a tear to my eyes. I have all sons and I feel the same way.

[@wendyking2612]

@Derrick Scott Hi Derrick, I am doing well. I hope all is well with you and your family. You honored you baby girl union so beautifully.

[@terrypaulson5945]

Good Lord there are people who still care for the beauty and love in this world. It's so hard to find it in this day and age.

[@vlyntej]

So beautiful, my daddy sung the same song to me on my wedding day. So special!!!

[@gerardreviews]

Me, my mommy and my daddy sang this song too.

[@justmeandthethree]

I bet John Phillips also sang it to Mckenzie.

[@kampdog]

Total respect for this father.

[@andyh3173]

My daughter and I danced to this at her wedding 15 years ago. Beautiful song

[@lorrainehunt6580]

So touching…. My dad sang at my wedding too. He sang The Lord’s Prayer since it was in the church. It was beautiful. Miss you Dad.

[@andrewharald88]

Hi 👋

[@justachance76]

Well I totally cried. What a beautiful gift and so precious that you can hear how much he loves you and feels this song. I just got engaged but my father won't be there. I would imagine he would feel this song. Thanks for sharing

[@maryharris5384]

Can’t imagine that kinda Dad , made me cry on landslide, so you can imagine what that did to me !!! That’s great ! What a Dad ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@aprilwiley1265]

For every strong woman I know today I also know they had this strong incredible father who taught them that they are enough ♥️ and to never settle for anything less

[@lolainma3218]

To all those that never had a father to love and cherish them… this made me joyous that such love really does exist.. How blessed you are Maddy!

[@mendolady1]

Her dad is the sweetest...and so talented! WONDERFUL song for his girl.

[@user-vj2de7vm7q]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@juliaportermaddox9217]

I just cried like a baby! This is simply beautiful!!!

[@dennispearson9287]

It's REALLY Great When Your Father Happens To Be A Great Musician And Sings This To You PERSONALLY At Your Wedding !!!.....

[@tiniedivinogeminovlogusa8160]

So blessed to have a father loves and sing to a daughter. It seems the world is peaceful.

[@dianemarincola4147]

My father and I had the real daddy's little girl relationship. He sang daddy's little girl during our dance and I cried my eyes out!

[@dianelibby7085]

It's been over 50 yrs. since my Dad walked me down the aisle and he cried. Two years later he passed away, very suddenly & unexpectedly. I remember it like it was yesterday! My Dad was also a musician but never sang. Congratulations to the Bride & Groom and Thank You to her Dad for reminding me a Dads' Love is forever! Beautiful song. Your daughter and I are very blessed to have/had Fathers like you!

[@thompsonsmith3256]

Hello Diane How are you doing today?

[@connieabc]

I wasn’t so lucky to have a father that showed his love. He was an alcoholic and was very drunk at my wedding. It was embarrassing say the least. It’s been 47 years now, my Dad has passed and I’ll never understand why he was the way he was. Treasure this wonderful father you have, he is a blessing. Congratulations on your marriage.

[@queenbee3647]

I loved my dad beyond reason even though he drank and was violent. You cant pick your parents and you cant tell your heart who to love. Hugs to you. 💖

[@wietskrist2039]

@@queenbee3647 you are very special

[@evelyndebnam5765]

There was deep brokenness he couldn't control. Maybe letting you go was hard. Men tend to internalize

[@rosemarietosh4734]

What an awesome dad. You can feel the love.

[@klyyoung2728]

As a father to 3 beautiful girls, I could not hold myself together.

[@donnajohnson-kuhn8336]

He did a amazing job.

[@suemarsters597]

AMAZING tears of happiness

[@senatorlainez]

My daughter is 4 and this has hit me tremendously. Circumstances have changed in my life but my love for her has only grown every day.

[@kyliejuvelin2125]

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[@sharonjohnson441]

You are a BLESSED bride. Praying your hubby will be half of your DAD

[@robinbrown7953]

Oh, how I wish my daughter could have that moment someday.....we lost her dad when she was only 4....She and her2 brothers were the focus of my life completely after that, and they have grown into amazing adults, and I'm so proud of them all......but loss changes so much that there is no way to get back.....and you always wonder what it would be like, had he not had to leave us so suddenly....In many ways it has made us all stronger....but there are always moments like this one that are longed for, from time to time.

[@user-vj2de7vm7q]

Hello Robin, how are you doing?

[@queenbee3647]

I get that and Im sorry for your loss. I have a daughter, my only child. For the first five or six years my husband as a pretty good dad. Somewhere around eight he lost interest in her, me, our home. We divorced when she was ten. He never had anything to do with her after that. Nothing. Ive been here 24/7/365 days a year for 24 years now. Shes 34 and not married. I worry she thinks all men are like her dad. But she tells me Im her rock. A mothers love is a force to be reckoned with. Best to you and your kids. 😁

[@lindaacosta6150]

That was a beautiful song for his daughter and great voice

[@elliedefilippimonaco8037]

This song is so beautiful and so appropriate, every father should have a daughter to sing "I Loved Her first!" Great job Dad!

[@einarbroen5914]

Hi ♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️

[@Cherokee_Rain]

This the song I danced with my daddy at my wedding. I have a hard time getting through it with out tears to this day. I love and miss you so much daddy. This will always be our song.

[@551moley]

Epic, My daughter is getting married this year, No way can I inflict my singing voice on the guests but that's how it sounds in my head. Beautiful 😍

[@sandyc6569]

You could always dedicate it to her and have it played!

[@roxannecline7536]

have it played for the father/bride dance.

[@queenbee3647]

Dance with her and sing it in her ear....just for the two of you. 💖

[@tomknott4480]

I feel the same way

[@nicolejones7966]

You could read it as a poem.

[@bjcoggy]

My dad sang at my wedding. It was wonderful and made my wedding even more special.❤️❤️❤️

[@truecrimenut6696]

This brought me back to my daughters wedding. We used that song for the fatter daughter dance…I barely got though it that day. Watching this I DIDN’T! How absolutely BEAUTIFUL that your Dad sang you that song. Congratulations! 🥲🤍

[@michelemercer1794]

I don't know how anyone gets thru this without crying. I lost my father 6eks before my first child was born and 11ths before I was married. Hug your dad's if you're close. Watching mine collapse and pass right in front of me still haunts me.