This life is tough, isn’t it? You might have heard a lot about tough times, so this time I will share the heartwarming story of Shylah May, which will be a warm hug for you. This story shows us how important love and family really are.
Are you curious about what the story is about and why it touched a lot of hearts? Let’s check it out now. I’m sure that you couldn’t hold back the tears while watching the emotional video.
When Shylah got engaged, she knew she wanted her stepdad Ralph to officiate her wedding as he’s been there for her since she was six
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Shylah May and her fiancé, Trevor Farrow, are going to get married. Their wedding isn’t just a celebration of love between two people but also a heartwarming tribute to the special bond she shares with her stepdad, Ralph.
Shylah knew from the start that she wanted Ralph to play a big part in her wedding. Her stepdad has always been there for her since she was just six years old and has guided her through the ups and downs of life.
So, when she got engaged, it was a no-brainer for her and Trevor to ask Ralph to officiate their big day.
“When we thought about who we wanted, one, we wanted them to have known us for a very long time so they could speak on our relationship, how it’s evolved, what we have to look forward to, and then also someone with wisdom, who has been married and knows what it takes to have a successful marriage. So I thought it was a no-brainer,” Trevor explained.
“You showed me what kind of man I deserve in my life. What kind of loving, patient and involved father looks like,” she wrote in the letter
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Shylah got the idea to ask her stepdad, Ralph, to officiate her wedding after seeing her friend’s dad did the same thing. He not only walked the bride down the aisle but also officiated the wedding.
“It was such a moving, special and emotional experience. I knew right away that I wanted Ralph to do that for me because he’s been so involved in my life and has been my father figure,” Shylah shared. “It would just mean everything.”
This touching video got 2.9 million views on TikTok, touching many hearts and making millions cry.
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Shylah and her fiance decided to surprise her dad during a Christmas celebration. They gave him a carefully curated gift – a letter asking him to be their officiant.
“It would have been random if we just randomly gave him a gift, so we wanted to do it during Christmas,” Shylah said. “We opened up all our gifts and one of his Christmas gifts – we were already recording him so he didn’t think anything of it and so the last gift was our asking him to be our officiant.”
As her dad opened the box containing a heartfelt letter, he joked about being asked to be a bridesmaid. Then he asked if he could read it aloud, just in case it was private.
“When I’m thinking about our wedding, the most important day of our life, we reflect on our journey and who played a major role and getting us to this point,” Ralph read the letter.
“Yes, we will be surrounded by our friends, family, loved ones on the most beautiful day of our lives. But the most important will be the one who marries us. We couldn’t think of more perfect person. You showed me what kind of man I deserve in my life,” the stepdad continued and he was touched beyond words.
“What kind of loving, patient and involved father looks like. You helped us grow closer together; you are the best second father to Trevor. It would be an honor if you married us on our special day. We love you so much.”
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Her dad, Ralph, was so touched by the gesture that he could only say “Thank you” before giving his daughter a big hug. He felt proud to see how she grew up to be such a wonderful person.
Shylah felt like it was a special moment coming full circle, especially since Ralph was the first in her family to meet Trevor when they started dating many years ago.
“Trevor’s been an amazing guy. Couldn’t have asked for a better person for Shylah to be involved in so it’s been quite a relationship,” Ralph revealed.
Ralph has always been a part of Shylah’s life, trying to be there for every big moment
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Stepparents who love their stepchildren like their own are a wonderful gift. They show that family isn’t always about being related by blood
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Shylah felt really lucky when her mom started dating her stepdad, Ralph. He came into their lives when she was just 6 years old and has been like the best dad ever since.
“He really stepped in as just like the best dad in the world. He was my softball coach. At any moment, he could be involved in my life, he was there. He taught me how to drive. He helped me get into college, helping me with writing my essays.”
Their story shows that family isn’t just about blood. It’s about love and caring for each other. Shylah and Trevor will definitely celebrate this at their wedding in September 2024, especially when Ralph walks Shylah down the aisle.
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