father/daughter song...

frognjessi

Even though my brother is walking me down the aisle, I'm still going to dance with my father and step father. My problem is I can't find a song for my father and I to dance to that fits us at all. We obviously don't have the typical father/daughter relationship (if we did, he'd be walking me down). Anyhow, does anyone have any suggestions that aren't the typical father/daughter song? TIA!!!

Nunu&Eddie

I don't know if this works for you, but E used the Monkees Day Dream Believer for his Mother-Son Dance. It isn't at all about moms or sons or dads, but she loved it and the guests loved it.Could you do something like that? A more classic song? Perhaps the Beatles or Beach Boys, or even some Bobby Darin (Beyond the Sea)?

dicer2

I don't have any suggestions except to be aware of the length of the song.  DH picked one to dance with his mom that was super long and it dragged on.

reannalynne

I am using "Lullaby (Goodnight my Angel)" by Billy Joel, but that still might not be what you are looking for. Someone here suggested it but I forget who. My dad and I have a good relationship but its not the mushy kind of relationship.

JennyBee1018

Reannalynn - That was me!! I used that song to dance with my uncle, who also walked me down the aisle. (No relationship with my dad). The Billy Joel song was perfect! I was really happy with that choice. Glad you chose it too!

reannalynne

I listened to that song and loved it and so did my mom. It seemed to suit us because like I said, we don't have a mushy relationship.  Thats more my sister and dad that do.  She already has a slew of songs chosen and she isn't even in a serious relationship right now!!

elishanb

I don't have all that great a relationship with my dad at all. So if he shows up at the wedding (He didn't show up at one of my sisters weddings) We'll have a dance to "Watching the Wheels Go By" by John Lennon. It has no father/daughter reference, but we both enjoy Lennon. Is there a common thread in a music genre that you both enjoy that you could find something? Like a particular artist you both like, or maybe an inside joke between the two of you that you can find a song that mentions it?

d78

I always recommend Iz for "Somewhere over the rainbow" (it was the one in 50 First Dates). Or "Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. One of those old standards could be good (think Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, etc.) because some of them aren't very sappy. GL!

JennyBee1018

D - DH used Somewhere over the Rainbow (That version) to dance with his mom :-) Elisha - Is your dad invited? (Just curious - My dad was not invited to my wedding, and I don't know if he knows I got married!!) Don't answer if I am prying :-/

KimWard

Not sure if this is quite what you're looking for, but my dad and I danced to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. Not specifically father-daughter, but it is a bit sentimental. It's such a beautiful song though! HTH.

elishanb

Well with my dad it's kind of weird. He is def invited. But I almost feel bad doing so, because if he shows up for my wedding, yet he bailed on my sisters, she will be crushed. One of my other sisters is getting married 4 months before I am next year, she is also inviting my dad. I'm kind of torn on what to do if he doesn't show up to her wedding. Because if he doesn't I almost feel, in order to protect my sister's feelings, that I should not invite him, because if he doesn't (or didn't) go to either of tehirs and then shows up to mine, then they will both be crushed. Does that makes sense? I guess there is a chance that he may just skip them all. Who knows. He just has a history of not following through with anything.

kbielak17

Just pick any song you like, it doesn't necessarily have to be a "relationship" song. I love my dad and have a great relationship with him....and I let him pick the song we danced to. You know what he picked? "Talkin' Baseball" - we're big baseball fans and he used to sing it to me when I was a baby. Not typical, but it was awesome for us

slm13

Is there any song that has good memories associated with your dad? My brother and I danced to "The Gambler" because I always remember my father singing it to me when I was younger. Its absolutely not a "wedding" song, but it was perfect and made my dad cry (I danced with my bro because my dad is having leg issues)

frognjessi

Thank you for all of your suggestions. I think the easiest thing to do is ask him to pick the song. It's way too hard for me. Thanks again!

KRMac

We used D's suggestion - Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful World by Iz.  My DJ asked me to give him a head nod when we were done and he faded the music...a good idea for any long song!DH and his mom *almost* danced to 100 Years (but then MIL changed her mind) - I think that is a good, not too-sentimental song too.  GL!

JennyBee1018

Elisha, sorry to hear that. It sounds sucky! What a terrible situation to be in :-/ Hope you figure it out! If you ever want to talk about daddy issues, let me know ;-)

hey_its_jenn

I went with JennyBee's suggestion of the Billy Joel song and it was perfect! DH and MIL danced to Wonderful World.But I definitely like Nunu's suggestion of Bobby Darin.  But that might be because I'm a HUGE Bobby Darin fan.

elishanb

Thanks Jbee- Daddy issues range from hilarious to WTH was he thinking. I'll remember to keep you in mind for my next vent though

Pirata13

kbielak--That's awesome!! I'm going to check out the song when I can. My dad & I are big baseball fans and get a 10 game pack every season!

pinksonya

Elisha, I'm wondering if maybe you could plan on not having a father/daughter dance?  Since you're unsure if he'll even show and you're worried about hurting your sisters if he does.  Just a thought.

elishanb

Sonya- I'm not sure if you'; even read this sinc eI'm so late on the reply, but we are not planning on having a father/daughter or mother/son dance at all. If he shows up we'll dance together unannouced, or so I assume.