Preston Burke's Vow (Grey's Anatomy)

[@dailylam97]

this is like the most beautiful vows i have ever heard in my life... it actually broke my heart that Cristina never have a chance to hear these words from Burke... DUMP YANG AND MARRY ME PRESTON BURKE!!!!

[@deneedang]

I love how their relationship was so simple but yet so 'sharp'. They didn't play unnecessary games with each other and you could tell they weren't going to cheat on each other and that they were a strong couple. I would love to have a relationship like this with someone, and no it doesn't just happen in movies, if you wait just that tiny bit longer, it will happen to you as well :)

[@satanwithoutskeletonhats7867]

How is your life now? You typed this 8 years ago.

[@thatgamerphoenix]

@@satanwithoutskeletonhats7867 right lol I’m wondering the same thing

[@bdawn]

I also wondering the same thing. Wish you find your happy ending

[@helenjeanette1701]

@@satanwithoutskeletonhats7867 omg yes, 8 years is a long long time

[@satanwithoutskeletonhats7867]

I really wish it worked out well for her gives us all hope

[@ingridstaloca]

" I'm a heart man. Take 'em apart, put 'em back together, hold them in my hands. I am a heart man. So this, I am sure. You are my partner. My lover. My very best friend. My heart. My heart beats for you. And on this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this. I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands, I promise you... me."

[@libertyjose363]

He is so sincere and warm. Exact opposite of Owen who’s shouting all the time

[@Lifewithgeda]

Facts

[@daniig62]

Damn that’s a good point. I loved Owen for a while when he first showed up, but him screaming at her in Meredith’s kitchen where everyone could hear him just pushed me over the edge. Absolutely sickening.

[@ssd3904]

Later on when they were long broken up, and he was angry about Teddys past with Allison, Amelia had to be the one to put him in his place by bringing up how he choked Christina. And the thing is, is that Owen tried to justify it because he has PTSD, he justifies and excuses his own actions so many times but never allows anyone else to.

[@eloahanawimvalenciano7267]

I think Burke really fulfilled his vows for Yang after all. His "heart" is the hospital in Zurich, which he gave Christina in the end.

[@astrid-marieschwarz6302]

♥️

[@a_noelles]

Glad I'm not the only one who sees it this way.

[@snowy487JC]

I never really got over Burke leaving the show :/ No matter how good Owen seems to be fore Christina, there's just this chemistry between Burke and her that Owen can never fill but that's just me

[@ReneeDeborah]

It's not just you.

[@ddwow566]

I agree. There was just something intense about them.

[@leilegacion7456]

🥺🥺🥺

[@dipanjoli]

They were perfect and imperfect for each other

[@jajajjaiwi9184]

yes im not crying 😭

[@TheMintyMuffin]

"I am sure, I am ready, and I KNOW..." I remember watching this for the first time and thinking, 'Damn. That is what I call a performance!' IW (and Dr Burke) is sorely missed :(

[@ddwow566]

I cried!

[@tuluvota]

totally agree... when i watched it for the first time.. wheew script was out of this world and Burke nailed it

[@shayeridas6873]

one of the most beautiful vows..its sooo genuine

[@annenardo4627]

burke & Christina will forever be my one true pair

[@imdbrigette]

Anne Nardo agreed I believe she loved him more than Owen

[@WonderfulHayden]

"I think I speak for every woman in this room when I say, 'Dump her. Dump Yang and marry me.'" I love Addison. Grey's just isn't the same without Addison and Burke.

[@delpicsla65]

Totally agree. It was good they brought Lexie, I think they needed that extra addition or people would get mad and stop watching.

[@delpicsla65]

Oops 13 years too late I just noticed

[@WonderfulHayden]

@@delpicsla65 Not too late, just saw your comment. 😃 Unfortunately, Grey's wasn't the same without Lexie either. I'm glad for Izzie's and Alex's happy ending, though.

[@delpicsla65]

@@WonderfulHayden hahah cool!! And yes me too! 😊

[@keitrajano]

The fact that Burke already said his vow in this scene, I knew that he would call off the wedding.

[@ReneeDeborah]

Makes sense.

[@DeepikaGinger]

Yeah, whenever we see a bride in her wedding dress before her wedding, we usually don’t see her wedding.

[@abigail12jose]

@@DeepikaGinger same with mer, izzie is the one who got married

[@lorainely3287]

I love you Burke Ahhhh his voice, his eyes

[@nessx755]

same

[@Byay844]

GREY'S USED TO BE SOOO GOOD! THE WRITING HAS CHANGED

[@zdelacruz6296]

it's trash after Burke left pretty much...not because he left, i think it's just a number of other things...

[@imdbrigette]

It was good but started to get bad after Sloan & Lexie were killed it was still really good but that’s when the quality started dwindling

[@jacobsagitariousbiggestfan6299]

It’s so stupid know I have season 16 so fucking much

[@jennychen8601]

This is 99% of the reasons why I'm always crying.

[@maria-iuliacimpoies7164]

Me too

[@AngelEinstein860521]

this the the most beautiful vow i ever heard.

[@srCemedenox3]

So sad Cristina never got to hear this :(

[@Kupcake2357]

Burke was the perfect man.. would have married him any day.

[@SalGersGirl]

Burke got WAAAAAAY 2 much criticism. He wanted 2 tell the truth from the staart about his hand but Yang wanted her mentor, she wanted 2 CUT. I Love Yand she's awesome, but u can't say that Burke wasn't a gentleman & he LOVED Yang w'all of his heart. He knew she would have married him anyway, but he loved her enough 2 let her go & not make her compromise who she was. Yand said Burke took pieces of her, well I think she took CHUNCKS of him

[@NgocPham-nw9ki]

Agreed i love burke

[@sdm47]

I’ll give you the bit about his hand but the relationship was doomed from the start I was just waiting for their separation and it astounds me that no one else saw it coming Burke expected Yang to change while never changing a damn thing himself and when he finally did realize this he didn’t attempt to fix it he just hightailed the fuck out It’s possible I’m not being fair to Burke because I’m comparing the effort he put in to the effort I would put in but in my personal opinion he didn’t do enough

[@daniig62]

I disagree. Yang never acted the way she did out of intentional coldness, she’s just not that kind of person and he knew that going in, he still loved her anyway, but that doesn’t make Cristina a bad person, nor was Burke a bad person. But for a while there he DID expect her to change so many things about herself and so fast too, and I get why she basically had a breakdown over it. I absolutely think if more time had elapsed between the two, they would have ended in a very good place with each other. I’d argue that trying to start a serious relationship while your partner is in the most excruciating times of their career is bound to be incredibly rocky, notice how basically none of the interns and fresh residents can really make their relationships work well…it’s too much pressure, especially when there’s such a difference in being an intern and basically veteran surgeon, Burke was way past his intern and resident years and at a way more mature and different pace than Cristina was, and i think that had a major impact on their relationship. It nearly tore Meredith and Derek apart too, bc he expected too much from her, too fast. Burke was an amazing character, but if the writers had given them a bit more time….I believe they would have met each other in the middle way better and built something more solid.

[@libertyjose363]

Rewatching this after all these years and still crying... Best vow ever. So genuine, sincere, and felt from the heart.. tired of owen over reacting and shouting

[@analuz1736]

Came here after the freddieismyqueen video, if you haven't see it you should, is the most beautiful edit ever 💚💙

[@jenn535]

Ah samee

[@aminahwalters4342]

Me tooooo

[@sydneynoelle1650]

Not a Larry (like definitely not) but you're a Directioner so I love you plus you like Grey's

[@charm2472]

same 💔

[@momm7326]

yeaahh larry :'(

[@myvisionownsme]

That scene is classic because it produces every actor's dream reaction---the viewer's laughter through tears. Love Isiah and Love Kate!!!

[@vcthrills]

Burke's steadfastness is so frkn sexy. This scene is perfect, i wish he got to say them at the wedding :(

[@Missyyboo1]

You guys do understand that if Isaiah Washington had not done what he did, maybe he would of still been on the show as we speak? Like who the fuck does that? He was easily one of the best actors on this show. What a waste. + This is by far my favorite scene in Grey's Anatomy history. + They need to let him back on the show, if not, just atleast give us an update on what and how he's doing.

[@Byay844]

Well you got your wish! He's coming back

[@dachickenlady]

I can't stand the actor but I agree with you. He was very good on the show. Shonda did not want to let him go but he kept digging the hole deeper and deeper. AFAIK, to this day, he still thinks he is the victim and has not given a sincere apology for what he did and said. He apologized, and then took it back, and then made more hurtful and hateful comments. I think he did a good job recently, when he came back for Sandra's exit from the show. In spite of how I feel about him, I don't think he should be punished professionally for the rest of his life. It would be a waste.

[@Missyyboo1]

dachickenlady right????

[@juliaw8412]

dachickenlady People are human, and humans make mistakes, and what Washington did was certainly one. Although I regret the loss of Burke's character very much, I think it's good that they have thrown Washington out of the show, as a sign/symbol for tolerance towards homosexuals.

[@dachickenlady]

annie grey I think IW got himself kicked off the show, for very good reasons. He was not just homophobic, which was bad enough. (It's not about tolerance. Gays don't need to be tolerated. They need to be treated with the same dignity and civility as any other people.) He was violent, disrespectful toward other cast members, made the working environment toxic, and kept bringing negativity to the show.

[@kevinorr13]

Burke was the best thing to ever happen to this show

[@ingridstaloca]

"Cristina, I could promise to hold you, and to cherish you. I could promise to be there, in sickness and in health. I could say till death do us part. But I won't. Those vows are for optimistic couples, the ones full of hope. I do not stand here on my wedding day optimistic or full of hope. I am not optimistic. I am not hopeful. I am sure. I am steady".

[@juliette7776]

Am using this as my wedding vow

[@xsvian]

@@juliette7776 hows your wedding?

[@juliette7776]

@@xsvian it was great thanks

[@TKangster]

Because burke was so sure, Christina's hesitation must have been that much harder for him. He had to let her go

[@ReneeDeborah]

All these years later I still hate that that wedding never took place, that Cristina never heard these vows, and that it was to be the last time we see Burke for several seasons. With so many favorite characters -- and couples -- lost over the years, I am still amazed I watch this show.

[@bmurdych]

anyone come from watching the 100? Isaiah Washington is a very talented actor, fits the role in Grey's Anatomy and The 100 so well.

[@kamilleseven]

Man!! I cannot wait for Burke to come back. I dont even care if its for a second. I would love more but I will take what I can get. Christina and burke had the only romance on the show that came close to MerDer. At times Chris and Burke out shined them. It was never a dull moment between them. I like Owen but come on! Burke brought the heat LOL

[@LIVIA1797]

Too bad he's married with a family lol

[@Madu4ify]

He doesnt lol

[@jenalibay19]

Yes please, Cristina and Burke.

[@shabytin]

This is still by far the best wedding vows I’ve heard in my life!

[@Georgia7837]

Still my favourite scene in greys! (2016)

[@Fernanda-hm5tl]

love how they have a full conversation while doing a surgery

[@beanie5890]

Even when he's not in the show anymore his character was too strong that I can't help but imagine what he would've done if he was still there. Dr. Burke was definitely an amazing doctor. Too bad he had to be written off, I really wanna see how his character would develop even if he and Cristina don't end up together. He's an actual Cardio God. Plus he had the chemistry with Cristina that I never felt with Owen.

[@anikomelinda]

When he said "I'm sure!" I started to cry

[@juliaw8412]

If some man would say that to me on my wedding day I would absolutely cry. Of course it'a a bit soppy and all, but weddings are like that. (I surely wouldn't reject Preston Burke as my husband. ^^)

[@stacyblack5455]

I don't any wedding vows could ever beat this

[@Angrypanties99]

Preston Burke is my favorite character :)

[@astrid-marieschwarz6302]

christina never got to hear those words

[@gcinamdletshe3792]

Still the best vows I’ve ever heard ❤

[@flabbergastedpearl]

Beautiful! Best moment and script / vow ever!!!!

[@joseey24]

it's safe to say that my heart sank hearing this because i know that no one will ever say anything to me that will ever compare to this :(

[@pandorabryant1907]

Someone will sweetie... U are the 🌞

[@kaminailia]

It's been 9 years... how you holdin' up?

[@angie.211]

Can someone get me a guy like Burke ?

[@oncetwice529]

this vow is just so perfect for their actual relationship

[@denise2137]

i don't even watch the show and i'm crying wtf this is so beautiful

[@KimberLeePaps21]

Gives me goose bumps. What every girl wishes their significant other felt and could actually verbalize.

[@ilovedaffodils]

grey's anatomy became so depressing somehow when they all became attendings and the new interns and george dying and cristina and izzie going away way to go shonda

[@Morgsy56]

oh my gosh. every time that song starts playing i need to cry

[@signedaleo1263]

Lawd Jesus best vows ever I come here every time I lose hope in love. shonda I love you so talented.

[@myvisionownsme]

kyox89 (1 month ago) When I replay this clip, I often close my eyes just to absorb the power of Preston's words. Absolutely amazing!

[@anahataa.chandel1290]

Cristina and Hunt could never.

[@Fuelturistics]

"i am sure, i am steady..." that's what a man should be! cool

[@AnhLe-uc3nz]

I think that part makes his vow even morẻ trustworthy than the promises

[@Larouge07]

I must agree. I loved Christine and Burke together, so much that when he left the show, on "the wedding day" I stopped watching the show. Literally.

[@CdnBacon13]

UGH. I love this scene. I get chills SO hardcore from 1:56 till the end. And I love Addison's reaction!! :P

[@Supercoolmary]

WoW!I just love these vows! They're perfect!

[@saturn226]

Greys anatomy would be better if they bring back burke, did not kill off george, kept izzy's sanity, give the chief his job back and got rid of all the mercy westers. Though I don't mind the pretty eyed one.

[@sdm47]

The merger wasn’t a problem, it introduced new characters that I enjoy the fuck out of But yeah overtime the show did develop an over reliance on bullshit Then again Greys anatomy has always been nothing but good people getting shit on it’s nothing new and as long as we give a shit about Meredith and whatever friends and family she has left we will always watch the show because despite the show screwing us over time and time again they do so in a way that makes us care more because we’re desperate to see what happens next

[@tt4665]

this is one wedding vow that i never forget the first time i heard it many2 years ago

[@christinayang9524]

YES BURKE I WILL MARRY YOU!!!

[@sdm47]

I love it when people who have channels named after fictional characters role play as the fictional characters It makes me feel like I’m worth more than I actually am

[@itmenyc_2157]

I love this vows so much

[@Itsmejackieee]

This will never get old

[@anahataa.chandel1290]

i hate how Cristina never got to hear this.

[@TaquestaChanteria]

I need a Burke 😍.

[@Mimilz6]

MOST BEAUTIFUL VOWS EVER!!!!!

[@gutfeel20]

This is probably the best wedding vow I've ever heard so far. I agree with Addie when she told Burke "to dump Cristina and marry us". LOL.

[@signedaleo1263]

BEST VOWS EVER ❗️

[@vanessaperez1615]

I literally watched this video because I was remembering about season 3 (I'm on season 7) but I was also watching this video bscause I lowkey was gonna use these for myself 😂😂

[@Trs96]

that was such a touching moment! gaves me the creeps the whole time over! And he could recite his vow during a difficult surgery!

[@mrpeach4100]

hows the past 15 years been?

[@clore6886]

'i am a heart man' aaaaa

[@fallingxxforxxyou]

that was soo cute! man made me actually tear up lol...man soo touching a very very wise man...

[@fijian3000]

Thanks cutevero05! I am considering buying Ray LaMontagne album. His song was appropriate for these voews. His voice is torn but so touching. Thanks again

[@acakes]

That is so heart aching... Burke and Xina was the best couple ever on TV series. I'm so regretful that Isaiah had to leave the show...

[@sophiafaithnagum7408]

“Christina, I could promise to hold you and to cherish you. I could promise to be there in sickness and in health. I could say ’till death do us part. But I won’t. Those vows are for optimistic couples. The ones full of hope. And I do not stand here, on my wedding day, optimistic or full of hope. I am not optimistic, I am not hopeful. I am sure, I am steady, and I know. I am a heart man: I take them apart, I put them back together. I hold them in my hands. I am a heart man. So this, I am sure. You are my partner, my lover, my very best friend. My heart, my heart, beats for you. And on this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this: I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hand. I promise you ME.”

[@Clairerobbo85]

christina doesnt leave burke, he walks out just as shes about to walk down the aisle

[@Luisa-nb7nd]

i am not crying, you are 😭

[@gumbanzionquinna.3349]

I am on the binge watching grey's anatomy, i am currently on s4 now. Burke and christina's love story is really great. It wasn't perfect but they loved each other. I love the funny parts of 'em together. I love them, i miss them. Burke and addison's disappearance in s4 is really sad. But i think they will be back cause that's just sad. I love their characters. Hopefully they'll be back

[@rextransformation7418]

Timeless.

[@serenajohnson7647]

JUSTICE FOR DR. BURKE💗💗💗

[@reginevelasco9618]

Whenever I want to cry I go here lol

[@danica.97]

This will always be my fave :(((

[@AddisonGilmore]

Ha, I pretty sure that Addison is the only one who could deliver that line "Dump her, dump Yang and marry me." and get a huge laugh in the process. I love his vows. I miss him.

[@cupkake2483]

I would ask my future husband to rehearse these words and ask him to copy this

[@goodyoutuber5063]

Cup Kake what if he doesn’t take heart Sparta and put them back together, what if he isn’t a heart man. What if like Grey’s Anatomy s5e10!

[@krithikarangarajan2269]

Derek and Meredith were a beautiful couple. But Christina and Burke would work in real life. Noone understood Christina better than Burke. Their shared commitment to their vocation; their roaring fights and passionate kisses; their respect for each other. Theirs was an honest relationship based on a solid friendship. Derek and Meredith had the whole McDreamy vibe, but I got tired of them soon and I am only on Season 4. Christina and Burke were the real deal.

[@beanie5890]

well cristina and burke are both arrogant and had god complexes which is why they just get each other, they're imperfect and very realistic... plus the chemistry is effortless between them. Mer and Derek eventually became not so interesting for me too 😂 even in season 2 and 3.

[@kyox89]

i agree with myvisionownsme about not being able to breathe and about addison's comment. i was in the same situation as well. i was choking with tears with his words. and you can tell he wasnt totally composed himself which really adds to the feeling. i imagine cristina actually hearing those words. i bet she could never say no or regret walking down that aisle. he's the perfect man i think. derek couldnt hold a candle to him.

[@crist1819]

he was the best men, I want him back

[@TheWiwi3]

love this man!!!

[@aprilgracecarroll9656]

I just started watching the series and I'm on season 3. Now I feel like I'm gonna be heartbroken that their relationship did not have a happy ending 😭😭😭😭😭

[@대덕대학교뷰티과]

I miss you , Burke

[@meandmymerlot]

i still miss you Burke

[@funwithsalena]

MY FAVORITE

[@ryeoryeo]

i miss yang and burke :|

[@DynastyWolf]

how sweet!!

[@ebunny5]

could you imagine how great it would be if he came back in season 7???

[@lakasude9804]

These are still one of the most beautiful bows I’ve ever heard. Idk might consider to just rip them off the show and use em myself in the future

[@abidaislam9038]

Then he left her at the altar a few hours later

[@ReneeDeborah]

Because it was clear she really didn't want to get married.

[@emmavink]

Ray LaMontagne - Hold You In My Arms

[@almiramaido5856]

I love you Burke❤️. The best wedding vow. Lovely but whenever I rewatch it I cry. Why Burke???😭

[@tarithasarii]

holy shit i got goosebumps from listening to "i am sure...i am steady" "i promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hand.i promise you ME" fucccck. why does this thing only happens in the movie!!

[@bellak46]

This scene and when he holds her after her ectopic pregnancy are the only scenes where I genuinely liked Burke. 💙

[@ReneeDeborah]

They are my two most favorite Burke seasons, but not the only ones in which I liked him.

[@somelikeitnott]

this was just some boss ass shit man!

[@temptationofmemories]

OMG it's so cute it makes me wanna cry when I hear it because it never happened he never got to tell her. Arrrgh why did he have to leave Cristina never got to hear his vows.

[@Ashley8887AJGLITTER]

all the best characters are leaving, at least we still have Meredith and Alex