A couple in Ukraine were left stunned when a butterfly fluttered into their ceremony, sparking emotional reactions online.
A Ukrainian couple’s wedding day turned into a real-life fairy tale when a butterfly swooped in mid-vows, perching on the bride’s chest before dancing around the couple.
Nick, 30, and Liza, 20, were exchanging vows in Khmelnytskyy on 24 July when the unexpected guest appeared.
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Wedding photographer Denis, 28, captured the moment on film, with the clip since amassing more than 12 million views on Instagram.
The butterfly first landed on Liza, before moving to both of their hands and even brushing their heads, almost as if blessing the marriage.
It hovered between them a few times before flying away after the ring exchange.
Denis told Hype Daily: “It was an incredibly magical and tender moment.
As the couple exchanged their vows, a butterfly gracefully landed first on the bride and then on the groom, as if blessing their union.
It felt like a scene from a fairy tale, with the air shimmering with love and wonder, and everyone was spellbound by this unexpected, heart-stirring touch.”
Many guests and viewers online felt the butterfly carried a deeper meaning, with whispers that it represented departed loved ones blessing the marriage.
Comments poured in with messages such as: “Someone that passed on giving their blessings,”
“That’s special,” and “Some kind spirit blessed the couple.”
Others said the butterfly felt like family coming to celebrate in disguise.
One viewer, Alona, added: “I was surprised to hear Ukrainian here, sometimes it’s nice to see some happy moments amongst all the horrible news from home.”
What began as a traditional wedding turned into a viral moment of magic — a fleeting, delicate sign that moved millions around the world.
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