At a recent wedding ceremony in California, groom Ben Carpenter delivered an unexpected and deeply moving speech that left his bride, Sohee, and her family in tears. Carpenter revealed a secret he had kept for nearly a year: he had been secretly taking Korean lessons to honor Sohee's family. "To everyone from Sohee's family, as a show of respect, I have been secretly taking lessons so I can finally speak to you in Korean," Carpenter began, addressing them in their native language. He candidly shared his initial apprehension about meeting them, stating, "I was very scared to meet you because I felt like maybe I wouldn't be accepted." However, he quickly added, "You welcomed me with a warm heart. Thanks to all of you, we've made it this far." The groom's emotional address continued as he expressed his gratitude for being accepted into their family. "I'm thankful you've accepted me as a new member of the family, and I promise to love and take care of Sohee forever," he vowed. Carpenter also touched upon the unconventional nature of their relationship, spanning geographical distances between their home countries. He recounted how he had been a "marriage skeptic" for 32 years until he met Sohee. "Marrying her is easily the single greatest achievement of my life," he declared, describing his wife as his "best friend" and "happy place" who makes him "laugh more than anyone else on the planet." The speech concluded with a heartfelt toast to the bride, eliciting applause and visible emotion from the wedding guests. This unique gesture of love and cultural appreciation resonated deeply with attendees, highlighting the power of connection and acceptance across backgrounds.
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