@plamediaa Maria Ampudia, 25, has two older twin brothers: Ernesto and Eduardo, 30 Leading up to Ernesto's wedding, Maria asked if they could have a final dance together, but after a year of him declining, she gave up on the idea However, Maria wasn't aware of Ernesto's plan to surprise her with a moment they would remember forever All Maria Ampudia wanted on her brother's big day was a sentimental last dance – one final twirl before Ernesto Ampudia, 30, stepped into married life. The 25-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico, had been begging for a dance for months, sending him songs and little nudges, hoping he'd say yes. Although he had gently turned her down again and again, when their song unexpectedly filled the venue and her brother reached for her hand, Maria burst into tears. In that beautiful moment,Ernesto surprised his younger sisterwith the dance she'd been hoping for all along, and a memory they'll carry forever. In Mexico, it's common for weddings to include special dances with family — small moments to honor the people closest to the couple. "It took me about five long seconds to realize what was happening — to really hear the music," Maria tells PEOPLE exclusively. "He had to pull me back to the dance floor, and the second I realized what he'd done, I just started sobbing. I was so moved." Maria's brother, Ernesto, is a twin, but as the youngest of the three, Maria has always felt especially close to him. "As we've grown up, our relationship has evolved a lot — from being just siblings to becoming real allies. He's the one who truly understands me," she says. Maria Ampudia Although Ernesto might seem reserved to some, he has his own way of showing up. "He won't necessarily try to solve your problems, but he'll randomly bring a small gift or send a message that makes you feel seen," Maria says. More than anything, she cherishes how he loves — quietly and without conditions. "What I admire most is that even as my brother, he puts aside his own feelings to understand mine. That's not always easy — especially in family relationships — but he does it with such empathy," she explains. "He's the kind of person who will sit with you in silence, let you talk and vent, and somehow help you carry the weight of whatever you're feeling. He makes sure you never feel alone in what you're going through." Given their special bond, all Maria ever wanted was one last moment with Ernesto – and that is exactly what she got. Maria Ampudia "For me, that dance was much more than just a dance. It was a private vow between us – an unspoken promise that even if life takes one of us somewhere new, our bond stays just as strong," she shares. "It was a way to honor the quiet, consistent support Ernesto has always given me, often without seeking any recognition." What made it even more meaningful was how the bride fully embraced Ernesto and Maria's moment together before meeting her husband on the dance floor. "She never questioned it - she embraced it. So when the order of the dances unfolded, it felt really organic. First came the family, then the siblings, then the parents… and finally, the couple," Maria explains. "It was like we all moved through a sequence of love — everyone who's been part of their story — before arriving at their first dance together." Ernesto had kept the dance a secret for an entire year. Only his twin brother, Eduardo, and his bride knew about his plan to play "Gone, Gone, Gone" by Phillip Phillips at the wedding. "It isn't a track Ernesto and I grew up replaying – what really spoke to me were the lyrics," Maria explains. "They express that fierce, unconditional loyalty siblings share: the promise that, no matter the fights or the distance, you'll always be there for one another." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. @plamediaa So when the moment finally came, it felt like a beautiful, unexpected gift — not just for Maria, but for everyone in attendance. Each moment added to the love that made the day feel whole. "When we watched the video later, you could see it on everyone's faces — the smiles, the tears, but especially this expression of pure tenderness and love," she recalls. "It felt like the entire room softened in that moment, and that's something I'll never forget." For Maria, sharing a dance with a sibling on such a big day wasn't just a sweet gesture, but something far more meaningful. "This is someone who has literally seen you grow up, who knows your best and darkest secrets, and who's been with you through it all," she tells PEOPLE. "At the end of the day, siblings are the people we have for our entire lives, and that dance can be a powerful way to celebrate that lifelong bond." Read the original article onPeople