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Music help PLEASE read.... only 96 more days!!

rubyrockrubyrock
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Please help, the situation is that Mother of the Groom, and the Father of the Bride are deceased. I really wanted to take a moment to dance with my Father in law to be, while my Mother dances with my Groom.... what song should we use?
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  • rlavachrlavach member
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    Whoa, relax! You have 96 days, not 96 hours. You can find something. Is this one song where you will both be dancing with the other parent at the same time? or separately? Do you each have a relationship with the other parent that you can find a song that relates to, or is this just a nice gesture? 

    DH danced to Louis Armstrong "What a Wonderful World'" with his mom which is a nice generic song that isn't specific to father or mother. 

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  • Bonzo2011Bonzo2011 member
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    H and his mom used "I Hope You Dance". It was really sweet, and since it was a bit long and MIL has a bad back, H ended up pulling each of his sisters in to dance with him after MIL had to sit down. So, I think the song would also work really well in your situation. Also, H and MIL only decided on that song the week of the wedding, and the DJ was fine with it. Don't stress about it yet!
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  • kaseyhunterkaseyhunter member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_music-help-please-read-only-96-more-days?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:a62874f7-af63-44c8-a82d-725a885cc6f4Post:09e5cb9f-fffd-4384-8c2b-c9c5536deb23">Music help PLEASE read.... only 96 more days!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Please help, the situation is that Mother of the Groom, and the Father of the Bride are deceased. I really wanted to take a moment to dance with my Father in law to be, while my Mother dances with my Groom.... what song should we use?
    Posted by rubyrock[/QUOTE]

    If you hired a professional string quartet, they should be able to arrange pretty much anything you throw at them. Stringed arrangements can turn almost any song into a solemnly appropriate tune. If there is a piece of music that you really like the meaning but think it might feel a little inappropriate, throw it at your musicians and see what they can do!

    If you can't, search string ensemble covers of popular songs, and you can find something that would be suited for this type of thing, and tasteful.

    I think that is a really great idea, btw!
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    Take deep breaths.  Calm down.  Whatever is going on, 96 days is long enough to plan an entire wedding, so you're in great shape.

    Ask the MOB and FOG what some of their favorites are (make sure they give you a couple).  Talk to the quartet director -- or go on the quartet's website, if their music selection online -- if that will help spur brainstorming and conversation.  OR, you can start with the website.  You and FI choose 5 or 6 songs that you like for that dance, then ask MOB and FOG which one is best.

    You'll be fine.  Breathe.  Relax.

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  • kitty02katkitty02kat member
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    How religious is your ceremony/day?  If it is religious, this might be a good option: http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/s/stevencurtischapman9965/parentsprayer325754.html It's a song by Steven Curtis Chapman called "Parent's Prayer."   If it's not religious, you might be able to do something like a mash up between a song about a dad (Tough little boys, he didn't have to be) and a song about being a mom (In my daughter's eyes, somebody's hero, you're going to be).   You could also do "Then they do".... Sorry they're all country...that's what I listen to....    Stevie Wonder "isn't she lovely" is also about a new baby/parenting....? 
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  • mcskatcatmcskatcat member
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    I would ask you FFIL.  Were there any songs that his wife had loved?  I think something sentimental would be appropriate.  
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  • behtanypintbehtanypint member
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    "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts is sweet. Or I agree, "What A Wonderful World". DJ or musicians might have ideas, too. No worries!
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  • rubyrockrubyrock
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    Thank you all for the advice and kind, CALMING words! I think I will use Unforgettable by Nat King Cole and dedicate this dance to his deceased mother & my deceased Father. Gone, but not forgotten. What do you all think?
    Again, many thanks for the help.
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