Couple Throws Decoy Birthday Celebration — Only to Shock Family with an Announcement (Exclusive)

This was a birthday celebration to remember.

In a viral 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 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.

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The couple prepared a cake with the words “Baby Walker Coming Soon” written across it. “We gathered around our little table and sang 'Happy Birthday' while I got the cake from the fridge,” Laino recalls to PEOPLE exclusively.

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.”

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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.”

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