Father/Daughter Wedding Song

From LoveToKnow Weddings

A popularand sentimental tradition is to choose a special father/daughter wedding song. There is no "wedding etiquette rule” stating you have to have a father/daughter song just because you’re having a dance. Many brides choose to opt out of this tradition. However, even if you won't be dancing with your father on your wedding day, you can still choose to honor the first man in your life with this type of dance.

What follows are some tips for choosing a father/daughter wedding song.

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A Special Moment

The father/daughter dance is a special, tender moment and can be very emotional. Although the father may have already given his dauther away, the symbolism of the father/daughter dance can still bring on tears.

It’s important to make sure then, that you pick the perfect song that will best represent the two of you. Perhaps something that might remind you of growing up together or your relationship. Choose a song with a meaning.

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Picking the Right Song

What’s the perfect father-daughter wedding song? The answer is different for every family. If there is a song that is special to both of you, choose that one. Maybe he sang it to you when you were very little. Maybe the two of you just enjoyed it together when you were growing up. Maybe it has a special attachment to it.

The point of view of the song is also something to take into account. Some songs reflect the dad’s perspective of seeing his daughter’s beauty and letting her go, others reflect the bride thanking her dad for everything; still others are more generic in nature. What do you want the song to say?

Something else to consider is who will choose the song. Will it be you, him, or the two of you together? Sometimes fathers surprise their daughters with the song, or even with the father-daughter dance all together. Sometimes brides do the surprising. If you’re going the surprise route, make sure the two of you are able to wing it on the dance floor, that he can lead and you can follow and both of you can improvise.

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Learn to Dance

Hopefully the two of you can dance. What if either of you have left feet? In this case, you can’t expect a natural dance rhythm to just “come” to you at the right moment. While this isn’t a performance, you will be dancing in front of everyone. You want to be prepared so you can enjoy it instead of stressing about it.

If you’re beginners, take dance lessons together or at least practice dancing together. Once you have a bit of a rhythm, pick your song, and practice an actual dance routine until it feels comfortable.

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Song Ideas

If you don’t have a special song, don’t worry. There are plenty of songs that cater to the father-daughter relationship. Here is a short list of some of the more popular ones: