1st dance song

ldcf11206

I recently asked my FMIL what her first dance song was, and she said Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."  I like Billy Joel, and I looked up the lyrics to this song and it's perfect.  I played in on YouTube and it made me cry...I love it!! 

I want it to be my and my fiance's 1st dance song.  Would this be rude to my future in-laws?  If it's not my 1st dance song it will definitely be one of my requests.  I really want it to be my first dance, but I also feel like my FMIL will be disappointed that she isn't going to get the chance to dance to her song again.

What's a girl to do?? 

pag41989

I think it is fine to use their song. For all you know, they might be honored that you are using their song. I would talk to them about it and see what they say.

angel2210

Maybe invite them in to dance with you all halfway through the song so they still get to dance to it.

cvl105

I agree that they might be honored....that or they won't care. I can't imagine them saying No and actually being upset if you use it.

joebeth22

Call me crazy -- but why would you WANT to dance to the song your FMIL danced to at her wedding, if I understand your post? I mean, they're are many other very, very beautiful songs out there that you'll fall in love with just as much, maybe more.  I think wedding wire has amazing lists by category.  Why complicate this first dance.  Make it your own.  Make your marriage, your lives, your own... don't start, I say.