A man’s delighted reaction to seeing his wife’s wedding dress as she left has melted the hearts of netizens.
The touching moment was shared on TikTok on June 23 by the bride, Ashlyn Gull, known online as @ashlyngull. The post has been viewed more than 1.2 million times to date and has garnered a wave of positive comments praising the man’s pleasant reaction to his wife’s extravagant dress.
Onlookers saw the bride walk down a staircase in a black evening gown and heels at a posh Utah venue. Her husband, standing at the foot of the stairs, couldn’t help but applaud and express his amazement at her look.
Text overlaid on the video read: “I surprised my husband with my getaway dress and this is his reaction.”
A wedding getaway dress is a secondary outfit that a bride changes into after the main wedding festivities, usually before leaving the reception to head to her post-wedding accommodation.
The concept of a getaway dress or suit originated from the tradition of couples hosting early receptions before jetting off on their honeymoon directly from their wedding venue.
This practical yet elegant outfit allows brides to transition from their elaborate, often floor-length wedding gown to something more comfortable and travel-friendly, while still maintaining an air of sophistication to commemorate their special day. The getaway dress is sometimes referred to as a going-away dress.
TikTok users react
The post, captioned “Won Best Husband and Best Hype Man Award,” quickly garnered widespread attention, resonating with viewers around the world who appreciated the heartwarming display of love and support.
“I love this goodbye,” said one viewer, @leximbaez.
Another, @nurotic01, added: “What a beautiful couple. Congratulations and I wish you a lifetime of happiness.”
“He is so excited,” shared a third user, @natalie_style101.
“My brother was excited for what was coming next,” added another, @nate.ego.lifts.
“A little fuss over the dress,” commented @katieash0810.
The post has been liked over 146,000 times to date.
Newsweek reached out to @ashlyngull via email for more information. The content creator has over 8,700 followers on the platform and shares parts of her personal life with her digital audience.
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