"I Can’t": Bride Told to Give Back Surname to Parents During Wedding, Mother Breaks Down in Tears

• A bride went viral after giving back her surname to her parents on her wedding day, a touching gesture that brought both her mother and father to tears.
• In the TikTok video, the bride handed over her surname as her mother broke down in tears, an emotional moment that quickly got people talking online
• The clip has sparked debate, with many viewers criticising the tradition of returning surnames as unnecessary

A mother and father’s reaction got people talking on social media after their daughter was asked to return her surname to them on her wedding day.

In the video, the mother of the bride cried while trying to wipe the tears from her face, as her daughter obeyed the instructions to return her surname to her parents.

Parents get emotional as bride returns surname

The event took place during her wedding ceremony, with the bride, her parents, and several other guests all visible in the footage.

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The video shared on the popular social media platform TikTok by user @wedding_content_creator1, has sparked widespread attention.

The video’s caption also triggered discussion online, raising questions about the necessity of the tradition:

"It was an emotional moment for the parents, even the dad couldn’t hold his tears. Do you think it is necessary that we return our surnames? Will you be returning yours?"

As the Tiktok video played, the bride moved close to her mother and returned her surname with a hand gesture, prompting her mother to burst into tears of joy.

She then approached her father and performed the same gesture, handing over her surname as if it were a tangible object.

The video went viral and many viewers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the emotional tradition.

Reactions bride returns surname to her parents

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𝕽𝖔𝖍𝖊𝖊𝖒𝖆𝖍 noted:

"Nah surname she returned she will never be returned to her father’s house."

SUZIE_BEE wrote:

"I can’t return it oo,my husband’s name remains third.me wey my papa no get male child."

Oum Abieyha ❤️ shared:

"In Islam we go everywhere including the grave with our father’s name."

Abdul Muhmin99 shared:

"In Islam, you don't stop using your dad's name, even after nikkah."

Tees Beautyline on IG stated:

"Am not returning any name for any man , I will place his name at the back of my fathers name.'

Elizabeth added:

"I’m not changing my father’s name sha."

That_girl_Richie wrote;

"I no go return anything na to dey answer the two surname."

November8 added:

"My mom will see this day by the grace of God."

bee stated:

"You people are good children o,my mother was waving me."

Imoleayomide noted:

"If my parent should cry on my wedding na to follow them."

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ottunolaide4 shared:

"I cant ooo my husband's name will be my last name.'

Oluwatoyin Abolade said:

"I know why all our mothers use to cry on their daughter wedding because they don't want their children to go tru what they went tru."

usertoyobby noted:

"My mom will see this day by the grace of God Inshallah."

Dami said:

"Never am still using my surname."

No 1 DENIM THRIFT PLUG stressed:

"Na buy force to use husband name. Anno get time to deh dey do change of name oo."

Bulkishberry added:

"Me I no fit return anything oo me wey be say na only me my papa born."

HEPHZIBAH said:

"My mom is experiencing this in November. I can't wait."

BossLady noted:

"I go still use my papa name o, make my children use their papa name. none of us are fatherless nah."

Deenjay wrote:

"In Islam we are asked not to take our husband’s surname after marriage 🥰am still using my father’s name even after marriage."

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Princess Gold said:

"Innor Dey return name o. When my papa name guide."

Bride marries man with same surname

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian woman celebrated marrying a man who shares her surname.

Her younger sister posted a video on TikTok after the wedding, showing off the bride’s ring and highlighting the special connection. The clip quickly drew reactions from social media users, with many noting that the bride wouldn’t have to change her name.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng