Bride Surprises Groom With Her Own Song in Emotional Viral Wedding Moment | June 7, 2025

A Nashville bride has taken the internet by storm after a heartwarming video captured the moment she surprised her groom by walking down the aisle to a song she secretly recorded herself.

Ashton Gil Stout, a former American Idol contestant, pulled off the emotional surprise at her wedding to Cameron, leaving the groom visibly overwhelmed with emotion. The viral clip opens with Cameron anxiously waiting at the altar, only to realize—midway through the music—that the voice filling the sanctuary is none other than Ashton’s.

“I was very, very surprised,” Cameron said. “Hearing her voice… that’s what really got me in that moment.”

Two months before their wedding, Ashton quietly booked time in a recording studio to lay down her favorite love song as a personal tribute. “I heard the song a long time ago and thought it was beautiful,” Ashton shared. “I wanted to do something special for Cameron, a promise in my own words.”

As the church doors opened, Ashton appeared in her gown, walking down the aisle while her voice played over the speakers. The intimate performance was made even more meaningful by Ashton’s vocal talent, honed during her appearance on Season 17 of American Idol.

Although she didn’t win the Idol crown, Ashton is now going viral for something even more special—becoming a symbol of love and creativity on one of life’s biggest days. The video has already racked up hundreds of thousands of views, with many calling it the most touching wedding moment they’ve ever seen.

As one commenter wrote, “This isn’t just a wedding—it’s a love song come to life.”