A pair of young stepbrothers warmed hearts when they decided to take the mic and carry out the traditional best man's speech at their parents' wedding. It was Jade and Scott "Rico" Rodriguez's children who first bonded the couple, as they met while attending Pop Warner football in Santa Ana, California. Rico said he knew right away that Jade was the one for him, and six years later, the pair were ready to tie the knot with a blended family that included Rico's two kids, Jonathan, 12, and Olivia, 7; Amanda's son, Haiden, 13; and a son, Rocky, 3, who they had together. Over the years, Haiden and Jonathan have become extremely close, bonding with Rico, who saw the pair as his best friends. For his wedding day on October 6, 2022, Rico asked Haiden and Jonathan to be his best men, which they joyously accepted.
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00:00 Thanks to everyone who has joined us. I think we could all agree that it's been a fantastic day, but unfortunately
00:06 The ends right here with my speech
00:09 I'm just kidding. I'll give it my best
00:12 these two stepbrothers sure know how to give a best man's speech at their parents wedding and
00:18 11 year old Jonathan is up first
00:21 It makes me so happy knowing that my dad has found a soul mate in one of the most incredible people I ever met
00:28 Mommy Jade. I love you
00:30 My father has always been a coach to me not just on the field
00:36 But more importantly a coach in my life
00:39 And he has taught me that there is nothing more important than binding love that makes a family
00:46 That advice has never been truer than today. There's nothing that makes me happier in the world than seeing my dad happy
00:56 The first time I met mommy Jade was also on the field she was very funny and caring and loved to eat
01:02 So it's no surprise my dad was immediately attracted to her
01:09 It wasn't until then I realized how much my dad needed mommy Jade
01:15 And I didn't realize how lucky we were to have such an incredible bonus mom
01:21 She always makes time for us and makes us feel so loved from family dance parties to memorable camping trips
01:28 We had share some great times together
01:30 This is truly one of the happiest days. I couldn't be prouder than seeing you two together. I
01:37 Will end here with some words of advice for you, too
01:42 No matter how sad you might get at times and no matter how many mad you might get
01:47 Never forget to dance together if you always remember to dance together there will be nothing you can't get through
01:54 Also to my dad, please don't ever forget to feed mommy Jade
01:58 Congratulations, and then it was time for his stepbrother Hayden Jade's son to share some words, too
02:06 He first met Rico as one of the coaches on his football team
02:11 I've never been a best man before probably because I'm only 12 years old
02:17 And I'm not real for my speech writing which is probably why I didn't get invited to the bachelor party
02:23 But I'm going to try my best anyway, let me start by saying I think you will all agree how gorgeous my mom looks today
02:33 I love you
02:35 Oh and Rico looks decent, too
02:43 Mom it was just you and me against the world I never thought we needed anything else back then until you met Rico
02:50 It was until then I that I realized there was someone out there that made you feel this
02:56 Made you feel the same way that you make me feel
02:59 Someone that loves you
03:03 Unconditionally someone that someone you can trust and someone that is just as goofy as you and will and that will always be there for
03:10 our family
03:11 You have been there for me when I needed someone to talk to or if I needed help with my homework
03:16 And even though you're a New York Giants fan. I'm gonna let that one slide because you make my mom so happy
03:22 Now you're officially part of our family, and I can't wait for this new chapter in our lives with more siblings and new beginnings I
03:33 Love you both very much, and I couldn't be more proud that my mom has met the love of her life
03:39 [APPLAUSE]