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| Father - Bride Dance |
Yes, The First dance by the newly married couple is an emotional part of any wedding reception. But nothing brings on the tears as much as the Father - Daughter and Mother - Son Dances. Making sure this part of the reception goes smoothly and choosing the 'perfect' song for these dances can be a daunting task.
These Dances can be orchestrated many ways. If you want to be slightly different than the standard some suggestions are:
- Half way through song - have DJ invite other Father/Daughters - Mother and Sons to join you on floor
- If Mother or Father is no longer with you - have dance with sibling, grandparent, Step parent, or you new in law ( father - in -law or mother - in - law) or anyone that played a significant role in your life.
- use only one song for both - you can even start off with Father and Daughter then have DJ invite Groom and Mother to join you
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| Mother and Groom Dance |
Songs can be one you feel reflective of your childhood, the parents favorite, or one that expresses your feelings. Some of the most popular are:
Father - Daughter Dances
My Little Girl Tim Graw
My Wish Rascal Flatts
Somewhere Over The Rainbow Israel Kamakawiw'ole
You Raise Me Up Josh Gorban
Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler
I loved Her First Heartland
Daddy's Little Girl Michael Buble
Cinderella Steve Chapman
Butterfly Kisses Bob Carlisle
Daughters John Mayer
Everthing I Do Bryan Adams
There You'll Be Faith Hill
The Way You Look Tonight Steve Tyrell
You are so Beautiful Joe Cocker
Mother - Son Dances
A Song For Mama Boys II Men (Long)
Hero Miriah Carey
I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack
Have I Told You Lately Rod Stewart
If There Hadn't Been You Billy Dean
The Rose Bette Midler
Through The Years Kenny Rodgers
Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Then They Do Trace Adkins
Simple Man Lyndryd Skynyrd
Stand By Me Ben E King
Mama's Song Carrie Underwood
You & Me Against The World Anne Murray
Be sure to take into consideration the length of the song , for some songs are long. Ask the DJ to fade out after first chorus or after so long into the song is not unusual , and many will be happy to adjust the song for you.
What other songs are your favorite for These special Dances? Feel free to leave comments.
By: 2Wolves DJ Service, Fort Payne, AL
