Son Surprises Amputee Mom With Wheelchair Wedding Dance

A loving son has paid a beautiful tribute to his mother who had recently lost her leg – by planning a special dance in front of their friends and family on his wedding day. Earlier in the year, Michele King, 63, from Dallas, Texas, had complications with a metal plate in her knee, which saw the infection become so severe that she had to have her leg amputated in June. Knowing his mother’s prosthetic would probably not arrive before his wedding day on September 19, her son, Johnny Thomas, 36, decided to come up with a plan to make the day extra special for his mother. One of Jonathan’s favorite movies is True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger, which features a scene where the Hollywood A-lister dances a tango with Tia Carrere. Johnny and other family members love the song, so on the big day he quickly darted outside during the father-daughter dance and broke down the plan to his brother and brother-in-law, who he asked to help with the performance. Then, having entered the venue, at Winfrey Point in Dallas, Johnny grabbed a flow from the nearest table and headed to his mother for the improv dance. Wheeling his mother into the middle of the floor, Johnny danced for about a minute, before his brother and brother-in-law brought a second wheelchair onto the floor. The wedding was medieval renaissance-themed, with his brother officiating dressed as a wizard and everyone present dressed like a Renaissance faire. Johnny then took his seat in the second chair while the others wheeled he and Michele around in time to the music as others cheered.
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Release Status:
TV & Digital
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Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Date Acquired09-28-2020
  • Date Filmed09-19-2020
  • OrientationVertical
  • Footage TypeCell Phone
  • Rights TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing

Son Surprises Amputee Mom With Wheelchair Wedding Dance

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Wheelchair Bound Groom Stands For First Dance

Groom Rises From Wheelchair To Dance With Bride

Groom Without Mom At Wedding Has Emotional First Dance With Daughter

Guests Drive Past Couple's Wedding To Join In Celebration

Groom Lifts Mom From Wheelchair For Emotional Mother-Son Dance

Bride Uses Roller Skates To Dance With Groom With ALS

Mom With ALS Lifted To Her Feet To Dance With Son On Wedding Day

Groom Surprises Bride Dressed As Beast For First Dance

Sisters Recreate Childhood Dance Remotely For Father's Birthday

Dad Who Is Blind Learns Father-Daughter Dance And Records Song To Surprise Bride

Brother Surprises Sister With Message From Late Dad During Wedding Dance

Bride Dances With Significant Men In Her Life For Dad-Daughter Dance Follow Father's Passing

Girl Asks Grandma To Be Bridesmaid For First Time At Her Wedding

Man Films Himself Sleeping To See What Cat Is Up To

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Lifted From Wheelchair To Score First Basket

Childhood Bestie Who Moved Away Surprises Friend In Restaurant

One Legged Dancer Surprised By One Legged Dancing Idol

Boy Dubbed 'Young Ringo' After Jamming To The Beatles With Grandpa

Texas Apartment Block Bursts Into Song

Dog Spins With Excitement Over Going To Gym

Groom Sobs Uncontrollably After Being Told To Kiss The Bride

Teen In Wheelchair Excitedly Water Skis For First Time

Dirty Dancing Fail At Wedding Leads To Epic Face-plant

Son Interrupts Parents' First Wedding Dance To Show Off Bug

Mom Who Thought Military Son Couldn't Make Wedding Receives Surprise

Girl Surprises Mom's Partner With Invite To Daddy Daughter Dance

Bride Surprised By Mom Battling Cancer On Wedding Day

Bride Surprises Mom By Repurposing Her Old Wedding Dress

Flower Man Shines As He Dances Down Aisle