Only in Texas could a wedding aisle turn into a comedy sketch. When 30-year-old Austin bride Brooke McQueen imagined her big walk down the aisle, she pictured arm-in-arm with her dad, soaking in that once-in-a-lifetime moment. But when the big day finally came on May 23, her father, 57-year-old Bob Williams, took center stage all on his own when he strolled proudly down the aisle without the bride.
“Had he never been to a wedding?” one social media user wondered after seeing the viral video captured by photographer Lucy Struve. The clip shows Williams striding solo down the grassy aisle, completely blissful and unaware that his daughter was still waiting at the starting line.
It wasn’t until he reached the altar that McQueen’s mom gently reminded him that he’d forgotten the star of the show. Cue the collective gasp, laughter, and funny expressions from the 150 guests in attendance. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a rom-com.
Texas Dad Forgets To Walk Daughter Down Aisle At Her Wedding
But here’s the best part, instead of being mortified, McQueen was actually relieved. “Honestly, my dad’s innocent mistake lifted a huge weight off my shoulders during a moment I was originally nervous for,” she told PEOPLE. Rather than tearing up, the bride burst out laughing, and so did everyone else.
Texas weddings are known for their charm and personality, and this one didn’t disappoint. Vendors, a quick-thinking flower girl, and a whole lot of good humor kept the ceremony moving. Williams quickly rushed back to escort his daughter properly, giving guests the do-over they were waiting for. And in the end, the second walk was just as sweet, maybe even sweeter.
Of course, TikTok had a field day once Struve shared the video in August. One commenter joked, “Never let him live this down.” Another added, “That poor man will never hear the end of this.” And really, they’re probably right. Weddings are forever, and so are the stories told at every Thanksgiving dinner afterward.
A Memory That They’ll Never Forget
What makes this moment even funnier is the fact that Williams is apparently the type who follows directions “to a T.” According to his daughter, it was just nerves his first time being father of the bride, after all. And because the couple skipped a formal rehearsal due to travel, there was no practice run to iron out the details.
At the end of the day, though, McQueen got everything she wanted. “Sharing that moment with my father was everything I imagined it to be,” she said. “Except even better, because he got the crowd warmed up before it was our time to shine as dad and daughter!”
And as TikTok summed it up perfectly, it was indeed “the walk of shame back up the aisle” that made this Texas ceremony unforgettable.
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