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Bride Surprises Her Dad with an Awkward ‘Purity Certificate’ on Wedding Day
What does it take to walk down the aisle? Traditionally, it’s something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. But for one bride in Maryland, it also included a rather peculiar “certificate of virginity” for her dad.
Meet Emily Thompson, who made a vow of purity at just 13 years old and truly committed to it. Recently, during her wedding ceremony, she presented her father with a rather cringe-worthy document: a “certificate of purity” signed by her doctor, confirming that her hymen was still intact. Yes, you read that right.
Both Emily and her dad shared images of this certificate on social media, and it quickly sparked a mix of reactions. Some were outraged, questioning why she felt the need to prove her virginity to her father. Others expressed disbelief at the notion of a doctor signing off on such a document—because, well, that’s just gross.
Emily has a history of discussing her personal life in public, often sharing updates about her hymen and how it relates to her worth. Since the wedding announcement went viral, both she and her father have been passionately promoting the idea of purity. They’ve even been trying to launch the hashtag #PurityOnAPedestal.
However, the real issue with Emily’s “certificate of purity” is not her choice to abstain but the outdated belief that a woman’s worth is tied to her sexual history. She shouldn’t need to validate her virginity to anyone, be it her father or her husband.
Presenting a signed document verifying her hymen’s state is not just tasteless, but it also perpetuates harmful myths about purity and virginity that can confuse young women. As many know, virginity isn’t solely defined by an intact hymen. Kudos to Emily for making her hymen her “something old,” but ultimately, it doesn’t speak to her character or purity.
If choosing to remain a virgin until marriage is important to you, that’s fantastic! Just let’s not make it a trend to have to get your hymen certified or inspected. It’s not necessary, and your worth as a person isn’t determined by such measures.
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Summary: Emily Thompson made headlines when she presented her father with a “certificate of purity” on her wedding day, stirring controversy about the outdated notion of virginity and a woman’s worth. While her choice to remain a virgin until marriage is commendable, the act of certifying her hymen raises concerns about harmful myths surrounding purity.