Traditionally, some time after the first dance, the bride dances with her father and the groom dances with his mother. This can be done to separate songs or some couples enjoy using one song to combine the parents' dances. In this time of ever-changing traditions and second (and sometimes third) marriages, some couples (brides and grooms) want to dance as parents with their children (from a previous marriage) rather than dance with their parents.
As an idea to include your guests, ask your DJ/MC to announce about half-way through the dance for all fathers to bring their daughters (or all mothers to bring their sons) to the dance floor. This suggestion is very helpful if parents of the bride and groom or even the bride and groom themselves are uncomfortable with dancing or being in the limelight on the dance floor. We will break down a few dance combinations with the following sixteen song suggestions:
Bride dancing with her Father (or in some cases, Stepfather):
“Daddy’s Little Girl” by Al Martino
“My Girl” by the Temptations
“Sunrise, Sunset” from the Fiddler on the Roof Soundtrack
“Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn
“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
“Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
Groom dancing with his Mother (or in some cases, Stepmother):
“Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers
“Unforgettable” by Nat “King” Cole
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
“Have I Told You Lately” by Rod Stewart
“Can I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray
Bride and/or Groom dancing with their children:
“Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion
“Let Me Call You Sweetheart” by Lawrence Welk
“In My Daughter's Eyes” by Martina McBride
“You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” from Various Artists
For more suggestions of songs to share with parents (or children) at your reception, contact Megasound today!
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