Olivia Walker TikTok.Photo:Olivia Walker/Tiktok
Olivia Walker/Tiktok
This was a birthday celebration to remember.
In aviral TikTok, Olivia and Laino Walker shared their unique pregnancy announcement, which resonated with millions.
The couple, who met on Hinge and eloped just last month, creatively revealed their exciting news to loved ones during what was initially planned as a surprise birthday celebration for Olivia.
Laino and Olivia Walker with their dog Wallie.Katelyn Helson Photography
Katelyn Helson Photography
Laino originally intended on truly surprising Olivia with the bash when they visited her hometown in Indiana. However, upon learning of Olivia’s pregnancy, he had to quickly change the plans.
Instead, Laino orchestrated a gathering under the guise of a birthday celebration. The couple told Olivia’s family in a special way, but the video that went viral was the sweet reaction of Laino’s mother and sister.
While the mother and sister sang along, they were unaware the cake actually had the pregnancy announcement on it. It took Laino’s mother a few seconds to process the message before she and his sister burst into happy cheers.
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“Just seeing my mom’s reaction was a genuine moment because I knew she was truly excited and happy for us,” Laino says.
Olivia adds that she felt some nerves about revealing the news, but ultimately shared in the excitement, too. “It was just pure, raw excitement,” Olivia tells PEOPLE exclusively. “It couldn’t have been captured any better."
The announcement quickly went viral on TikTok, overwhelming the parents-to-be with positive feedback. “We never expected it,” Olivia admits. “We thought the video was the greatest thing ever because they’re really special people to us.”
Laino and Olivia Walker.Katelyn Helson Photography
As the couple prepares for their first child, Olivia and Laino emphasize the importance of being supportive parents: “Just being there every step of the way … that’s what every child needs," they agree.
Olivia adds, “I have always wanted to be a mom … I’m just super excited for everything.”
source: people.com
