A dramatic moment unfolded at a wedding ceremony after a bride openly refused to include the word “obey” while reciting her marriage vows.
The incident, captured in a video shared on X by user @dammiedammie35, has since gone viral and sparked heated conversations across social media.
Bride Rejects the Word “Obey”
In the video, the bride can be heard repeatedly telling the officiant that she was not comfortable promising to obey her husband as part of the traditional marriage vows.
While standing at the altar, she insisted the ceremony should proceed without including the word.
“I’m not saying that word. I’m not saying that word. I’m not obeying anybody. I don’t obey anybody, especially him,” she said.
She added that she was willing to continue the vows using other terms such as cherish, but refused to make any promise of obedience.
“So you can continue without that word. Cherish. I’m not obeying nobody. I’m not saying that word. You think I’m about to start my life off obeying a man? Never.”
The bride further stressed that her husband was already aware of her stance.
Moment Sparks Online Debate
The moment has generated widespread reactions online, with social media users divided over the bride’s decision.
Supporters argued that modern marriages should be built on mutual respect and equality, rather than traditional expectations of obedience.
Others criticised the public confrontation during the ceremony, saying the issue should have been discussed privately before the wedding.
One social media user wrote, “She couldn’t even pretend. Na wa o.”
Another joked, “I can change her. Bro is in for a premature life ending.”
As the video continues to circulate, it has reignited discussions about traditional marriage vows, gender roles, and evolving views on relationships.
Watch the video below…
The moment a bride refuses to complete her marriage vows after saying she cannot promise to obey a man 🙆🏼♂️🧎🏻♂️➡️💔 pic.twitter.com/5QOFlni66G
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) March 5, 2026
