A bride created a touching moment at her wedding by including both her adoptive and biological fathers in a heartfelt gesture. While she had known her biological father her entire life, her adoptive father had raised her with unconditional love. Balancing these important relationships during milestone moments can be challenging, but her wedding provided the perfect opportunity to honor them both.
Tonya Sue, who shares her journey on TikTok as @tonyasuetexasmom, recounted the beautiful moment. “That moment when my adoptive dad pulled my biological dad out to help walk me down the aisle,” she wrote in her video caption. The scene unfolded as Sue’s adoptive father took her arm and then invited her biological father, who had been strategically seated near the aisle, to join them. Together, the trio walked hand in hand down the aisle, creating a memory that touched everyone present.
Sue shared that two months before her wedding, her adoptive dad came up with the idea. “He told me he felt in his heart that my biological dad should be part of walking me down the aisle,” she explained. During the ceremony, when the officiant asked, “Who gives this woman?” her adoptive dad responded, “Her mother, her father, and myself.” Sue called it an “incredibly special moment” and later posted a heartfelt tribute: “Happy Father’s Day to my dads. I love you both very much.”
The TikTok video has gone viral, with over 9.4 million views and 528,000 likes. In an interview with PEOPLE, Sue described her adoptive father as one of the “kindest, most selfless, and patient people” she knows. “He gave his life to raising my siblings and me—five kids who aren’t biologically his. He doesn’t have biological children of his own, but he’s always been there for us with love and care like any father would.”
The emotional moment resonated deeply with viewers, who left heartfelt comments praising the selflessness and compassion of her adoptive father. One user wrote, “Something about biological dad’s demeanor suggests he has had a tough life, and adopted dad recognizes that he needs this moment.” Another added, “Much respect to your stepdad who has an understanding heart filled with kindness and love. You are very blessed to have them both.”
Others shared their own experiences. One user commented, “My stepdad has been in my life since I was 2. I asked my dad if I could include him, and he said of course. We surprised him as I was walking down the aisle, and we all c.r.i.e.d to the altar.” Another reflected, “My stepdad let me c.r.y in his arms when I had to bury my biological father. My stepdad was always my superhero. I guess God needed them both because he passed a few years later.”
This beautiful story of love, unity, and selflessness reminds us that family is about more than just biology—it’s about the bonds we create and nurture along the way.
