A father crying at his daughter's wedding, how common is that, is it really sad?

[Anonymous]

Well my cousin got married last year. Even though it was non-religious (as neither are religious), the party was still just as beautiful and creative.

Since there was no altar, it was at a vineyard with views of the beach. At some point my uncle got emotional and broke down. I've never seen him crying before. He started recalling the time he held her as a newborn (their 3rd, last child and the only daughter), her first cries, her first laughter, the times he would squeeze her cheeks, the first steps, her first word being dada and that now she's leaving. He kept mentioning how it all seemed like yesterday. He seemed more emotional than my aunt.

Wow he literally broke down. How common is that?

[slatyb]

Milestones like our children's weddings are happy, but there's also the reminder that time is passing. Once we were the parents of a new baby, now it's 25 years later. We were 30, now we're 55. In another 25 years, we'll be 80 or we'll be gone.

[Asker]

True. Time flies so fast.

[FutanariEnjoyer]

Wow, a father crying from participating in such an intensely emotional moment like his daughter's wedding? He definitely likes it up the bum.

[Ariesman81]

🤣... it was probably the joy he felt. I'll bet he booked that vacation on Expedia at the reception.

[Asker]

Yup it was a very emotional moment for him. He did booked that vacation. You guessed right.

[White_Widow]

I think its quite common for fathers to let a small tear down at their daughters wedding.

The relationship between fathers and daughters are quite special, same with mothers and sons.

[Asker]

Yeah. The phrases ''Momma's boy'' and ''Daddy's little girl'' are there for a reason after all.

[Iquestioneverything]

It’s perfectly normal! That’s a sentimental moment any Parent would be proud of. Crying is just one way to express that.

[ehatsham_hussain]

It's an emotional feelings, every one have that. Some can hide it better than others.

[Anonymous]

Quite common