Wedding song question (father/daughter)

[Poohnatic]

My dad did not want to dance at my wedding, so I didn't force the issue. He passed away six months later. A couple months later, my cousin got married and my uncle and cousin danced to "Wind Beneath My Wings". My sister and I were there crying our eyes out, because those words were perfect.

Holly Dunn's "Daddy's Hands"is another one I don't think was mentioned, but is very sweet. Of the three given by a previous poster, I think "I Loved Her First" is probably the easiest to dance to and is so pretty.

Suzanne

 

[TiggerStac]

My Dad and I danced to "If I could" by Ray Charles...I guess Barbara Streisand wrote it for her son's wedding and Ray Charles remade it so that fathers/daughters could use it, too...at least that's what I'm told.

It fit me and my dad perfectly. He picked it, would not tell me what it was ahead of time, and I had never heard it before. He spent a really long time trying to find the right song (very surprising for my dad). When we started to dance he said "fair warning, its a long song, don't listen to the words, I have the cd for you and you can listen to it on the plane" Which is what I did...I absolutely love the song and will hopeully use it, however many years away when one of my DS' get married..the streinsand version of course.

 

[Missy Mouse]

I am getting married in 4 months and am in the process of picking out my songs but I'm a little unsure on a few things with the father/daughter song.

Is the father/daughter song supposed to be how the daughter feels towards her dad or vice versa?

Do you tell your dad what the song is before the wedding or is it supposed to be a surprise ? Or are you supposed to pick it out together?

I'm kind of embarressed to even be asking this question but I really don't know the answer

I'm not very close with my dad. We get along very well, but never really bonded like most of the father/daughter songs out there reflect. I don't want to hurt my dad's feelings so when it's time to pick out the song I'm going to give him that responsibility. He can pick whatever he wants that brings us to mind or symbolizes our relationship. It can have nothing to do with father/daughter. If it's a fast, upbeat song that makes him smile and think of me then that's great by me. That's one idea for you if you just can't find that right song.

 

[disneynutt1225]

My dad and I danced to Wind Beneath My Wings -- it's just one of the many songs that have been "ours". Bottom line, pick something that you both feel is special.

 

[pearlieq]

One friend of mine picked a cute Jimmy Buffet song "Little Miss Magic" to dance to at her wedding and it was perfect! They had always shared a love of his music, and neither were very traditional or sappy.

It was such a great choice, mostly because it fit THEM perfectly.

 

[TheOtherVillainess]

What about "Child of My Heart" by Micheal Bolton (from the Hercules sdtk)?

Or, though I hate to say it because it's a really sappy, sad song that I can't stand to listen to, "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlysle?

OR...(if you're in a rockin mood and your dad's cool like that)"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N Roses?

TOV

 

[JNorris]

Or, though I hate to say it because it's a really sappy, sad song that I can't stand to listen to, "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlysle?

TOV

A little OT, but when my nephew got married, his bride-to-be walked down the aisle with her dad to Butterfly Kisses, and it was beautiful. My DD8 was in the wedding as a Jr. Bridesmaid, and my DH and I cried the whole time they played that song, just looking at our beautiful daughter. DH said he was flashing forward 20 years.

 

[C.Ann]

How about "Let Them Be Little" ? C/W singer but I can't think of his name right now..

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

For my wedding my Dad was undergoing chemotherapy so he was only able to stand for a short amount of time. After talking to my DJ about the situation he suggested Louis B Armstrongs What a Wonderful World. It is a great song and shorter so my Dad could dance with me. I had always liked that song but now I love it as I have a wonderful memory of my Dad. He has been in and out of remission for 7 years now.

 

[crz4mm2]

For my wedding my Dad was undergoing chemotherapy so he was only able to stand for a short amount of time. After talking to my DJ about the situation he suggested Louis B Armstrongs What a Wonderful World. It is a great song and shorter so my Dad could dance with me. I had always liked that song but now I love it as I have a wonderful memory of my Dad. He has been in and out of remission for 7 years now.

This is the song my DS wants to dance with me (his mother) at his wedding in May
Congrats to your Dad on his remission (and you too!). Continued good wishes for his recovery.

 

[Cool-Beans]

So long as the song isn't crude or offensive and making your guests uncomfortable, there isn't a rule. The two of you can decide however you wish.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I always wanted to dance with my father to "Did you ever know if you were my hero" I'm not sure if that is actually the name of the song or not. Congratulations!

Yes, Wind beneath my wings.
This is what I danced with my dad to.

 

[mickaholic4077]

There are 3 different songs running through my head. They are Sunrise,Sunset/Daddy's Home/ and Butterfly kisses.

 

[julie_yet]

At my brother's wedding my SIL and her dad danced to My Girl by The Temptations and then my mom and brother danced to My Guy by Mary Wells. It was very cute.

 

[KerriMc]

My dad and I danced to Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carslisle (sp?) ... it had just come out and I really thought it was beautiful (albeit sappy). It was going to be "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion, but when Butterfly Kisses came out it seemed to suit us better

Kerri

 

[liamsaunt]

My Dad and I picked a song that had a very simple, waltz like beat. Reason being, I am an uncoordinated "formal" dancer, and he just wanted me not to look like a goofball! We thought the point was more to have a time to dance and have a connection--the words of the song did not matter so much.

Anyway, we danced to "Pretty Paper," as sung by Roy Orbison. Yeah, it's a Christmas song, and my DH and I were married in June, but who cares? The picture of my laughing face when my Dad (inevitably) stepped on my foot is one of my favorites!

DH and I are renewing our vows (10 years) this June in the Caribbean with my parents as witnesses.

Don't get hung up on the details-have a joyful wedding. Congratulations to you and your fiancee!

 

[goofinoff]

My dad and I danced to Letting Go by Suzi Boggus. He picked it out!

 

[mookie]

We also did "Because you loved me," but "Butterfly Kisses" was up there too...just really sappy and I would be bawling all night.

"I loved her first" is a great song, and so is "In my daughters eyes"

But its got to be special TO YOU. Good luck in whatever you decide!

 

[PhotobearSam]

I thought I wanted Butterfly Kisses for my Dad and I to dance to but then I cry everytime I even hear that song and I did njot want to cry like a fool at my wedding.

I ended up picking "Unforgettable" by Natalie and Nat King Cole...It's a Father/Daughter DUO and I wanted my Dad to know he would be unforgetable in my heart.

and I did not cry...

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

My Daddy and I danced to "What a Wonderful World" by Louie Armstrong. Dad doesn't dance. He mostly just swayed and cried. Very awkward!

On the otherhand, I nixed "I Won't Do That" by Meatloaf, which he jokingly mentioned. I would have, just because he LOVES that song, but the dang thing is, like, 8 minutes long.

It probably would have been more US though...