Help finding a brother-sister dance song

laver68xo

I have sort of a unique situation for my wedding. My mother passed away when I was very young, and my father has been out of my life since I was 16. So, the only family I will have at my wedding (on my side) is my brother. We have a fantastic relationship, have always gotten along and he will be walking me down the aisle. Since I can't do a father-daughter dance, I'm thinking of doing a brother-sister dance. Is that weird. My fiance is planning on a the mother-son dance, but we think it would be odd to do just that dance and me not do anything. My brother and I don't have any particular song that has meaning, I'd love to incorporate our mom somehow, but I was so young when she passed that there isn't really a song there either. I'd just like something happy and heartfelt.

Thanks!

jerseydevil

I don't have any song suggestions, but just wanted to say that no, that isn't weird. If I was in your situation I would probably do the same thing.

MJRS2011

From what I'm reading, it sounds like this is not too unusual. Besides, it's your wedding, and you can do anything you want to make it special for you and your fiancé.

I would recommend looking through the lists of traditional father/daughter dance songs, and you could pick one that doesn't really specifically talk about fathers and daughters. Also, the songs listed might make you think of another song that would be perfect for you and your bro.

I really love the song Stand By Me by Ben E. King. I think it's suitable for any type of wedding dance, since it's really about sticking with each other through hard times, and that's what loved ones do, no matter what their relationship to you.

Good luck!

dibsontop

My husband danced with his sister, as his mother is deceased.  I can't really help on a song though, because they chose a song that was special to the two of them (that wouldn't really work for another brother/sister combo).

Is there a song you both liked as kids?  Is there something you've danced to together at other weddings or events?

2012JulyBride

I could help a little more if I knew the feel you were going for. Are you two party dance people or are you wanting something a little more slow? What type of music do you two generally listen to?
Also, it doesn't even have to have words...you could go the classical route, if that fits your style or if you can't find a song with words that you feel is appropriate.

jesslovespete

My FI and his sister lost both parents. FI gave her away at her wedding and they did a brother-sister dance. We plan on having them do the dance again for our wedding. It doesn't have to be anything mushy. They danced to her favorite song "Free Bird" and had people join in because as I'm sure you know thats a super long song!

But if you wanna go for something more sentimental, maybe  something like "I hope you dance" by Lee Ann Womack?