Single Woman Surprises Her Ailing Grandfather by Fulfilling a Special Wedding Wish

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Grandparents hold a special place in our lives; and for some people, they are not only their grandparents, but they double as the parents who guide them from childhood into adulthood. At the age of 10, entrepreneur Fu Xuewei was raised by her grandparents and formed a special bond with them. Now at 25, she is the one who is looking out for them—particularly her 87-year-old grandfather. She recently helped him realize a long-standing dream he’s had for her. In a heartwarming tribute to her grandfather, Xuewei planned a special wedding photo shoot with just the two of them.

There is no groom in any of Xuewei’s photos, and that’s because there is no groom at all; Xuewei is single (with no current plans to wed), but it’s always been her grandfather’s wish to see her become a bride. When he became seriously ill, Xuewei wasn’t sure that her grandfather would live long enough to see her tie the knot.

Her grandfather’s critical condition changed how Xuewei lives her life. Knowing that he could pass away at any time, she decided to cherish every moment she has left with him. It’s why she arranged the photo shoot in secret; Xuewei only told him during a check-up at the hospital. She chose the suits and, after his appointment, they headed to a church to have their pictures taken. The resulting portraits are a beautiful depiction of love and familial bond—something that Xuewei will be able to cherish long after her grandfather is gone.

Fu Xuewei is a 25-year-old entrepreneur who was raised by her grandparents from the time she was 10 years old.

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

She’s very close to them, particularly her grandfather.

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

When he became seriously ill, Xuewei was afraid that he might not live long enough to see his dream for her realized—for her to become a bride.

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

So, Xuewei planned a surprise wedding photo shoot just for the two of them.

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

The resulting images are a heartwarming tribute to grandfather from granddaughter…

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

… and memories to last for the rest of their lifetimes.

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Wedding Photoshoot Tribute to Grandfather From Granddaughter

Fu Xuewei: Weibo
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All images via Fu Xuewei.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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