Weddings are filled with special moments, but one bride found a way to make her big day even more meaningful for her husband-to-be. Elizabeth and Scott tied the knot in Sydney in January 2018, and just before they exchanged their vows, Elizabeth had a beautiful surprise in store.
As Elizabeth stood at the end of the aisle, the enchanting melody of Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” filled the air, and an extraordinary moment unfolded. Scott had begun losing his hearing when he was just five years old, and by the age of eight, he was completely deaf. But their love story didn’t let this barrier stop them.
The couple had met on Tinder two years prior, and Elizabeth quickly immersed herself in learning sign language. In the months leading up to their wedding, she dedicated herself to mastering the ability to sign the lyrics of their favorite song. The impact of her thoughtful gesture brought Scott to tears, and their heartfelt video has since reached hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Elizabeth shared with Daily Mail Australia her motivation behind learning sign language, stating, “He has never heard the words to a song before, so I wanted to translate this for him. It was also the best form of communication, and I knew it would be truly special to him.” Elizabeth’s determination to communicate effectively with Scott, particularly in front of their deaf friends, elevated the pressure she felt.
With three months of intense internet research and self-study, Elizabeth familiarized herself with Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Reflecting on her journey, she revealed, “I only knew the Auslan alphabet from my childhood. So, I taught myself sign language through online resources, apps, and videos. There were moments when I struggled to get the song right.”
However, on their wedding day, the culmination of her effort resulted in a flawless signing performance. Escorting her down the aisle was her teenage son, which momentarily confused Scott. But when Elizabeth locked eyes with her groom, she signed to him as if they were the only two people in the room.
Elizabeth confided, “There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. Scott cried throughout the entire ceremony. I’m not someone who cries easily, so if I had broken down too, we would have been a mess. When I walked down the aisle, I gave him a kiss to reassure him that everything was okay.”
While the other guests may have shed tears as well, Elizabeth remained focused on signing to Scott, oblivious to the rest of the room. She described their wedding day as “the best day ever.”
This remarkable display of love and devotion perfectly captured the essence of their relationship. Elizabeth’s dedication to learning sign language and her seamless signing performance truly made their wedding day unforgettable, proving that love knows no boundaries.
