I have never been close to my father, and in fact just recently got into contact with him this year...So I am having my grandmother walk me down the aisle at my wedding....but my real question is would it be "okay" to have a mother/daughter dance at my wedding instead of a father daughter dance? If so, how would this work exactley, I mean w/o being awkward? Also, I have a younger sister and it has always been us three girls, would it be okay to include her in the dance with us? Okay, so that is three questions....HELP!!
2007-02-25 10:40:27 · 15 answers · asked by xsarahelizabethx 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I've seen this before, and it was awesome!
The bride invited her mom (in your case your mom and sister) onto the dance floor to dance with her, it was preceeded by a small speech by the bride about how much she loved her mom and what a special relationship they had, then they started playing a song and as they danced all the family came out onto the dance floor and formed a circle around them so they were dancing in the center. It was so cool and at the end the bride gave her bouquet to her mom.
Go for it!
2007-02-25 11:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your big day - and a reason for the family to celebrate - so make it special for you! Have your mother/daughter dance!
Maybe a line dance for the 3 of you would be fun - like the bus stop or country or mix of them.
Pick a song and then have fun with the choreography - you could start you and your mother, and then pick up your sister and then your grandmother or something.
2007-02-25 10:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by Stan W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a lovely idea. I have done plenty of weddings where the bride's mother gave her away as over 26% of homes with children, in America, have single mothers. You can certainly include your younger sister. A nice song like Louis Armstrongs "Wonderful World" or Natalie King Cole singing "Unforgettable" would be sweet. Its your day sweetie and a loving tribute to the parent who raised you is thoughtful. Congratulations.
2007-02-25 10:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by LoneStarLou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it would be okay. It's your wedding and you can arrange it however you like. You can make it work anyway you'd like, including doing it just like you would if it were a father/daughter dance. I think it would be fun to pick a fun, upbeat song, but you might also want to pick something more inspirational or touching like "I Hope You Dance" or "Wind Beneath my Wings" or "You Raise Me Up" (though that last one would be hard to dance to).
Congrats on your pending wedding!
2007-02-25 10:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by UofMWolverines03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the mother/daughter dance will be lovely and very sentimental. It will also mean a lot to your mom. You are creating a tradition within your own family. If you want your close female relatives to dance with you, definitely include them in the reception program. Congrats.
2007-02-25 10:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by theplanningdiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to have a dance and it does sound like it might be a little awkward. I think you should definitely find a way to honor your mother at your wedding or reception. Perhaps your mother and grandmother could walk you down the aisle or you could toast her at the reception.
2007-02-25 10:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by graybear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely.
There are many times when the "it's your wedding" answer just feeds into the bridezilla. The "it's your wedding" doesn't apply when it comes at the expense of someone esle
But this time that isn't case. I think it would be lovely gesture. "It's your wedding" and I think that everyone would think that you, your mom, and your sister sharing a dance was a sweet moment.
2007-02-25 10:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your special day. Do what will make the event more special for you. Have the mother/daughter dance and dance with your sister. You may want to explain it all to your dad first just so he won't be caught off guard.
2007-02-25 10:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe have all three ladies(mom and both daughters) with their escorts only, do a spotlight dance maybe to Martina McBrides "In My Daughters Eyes" the words are beautiful and very special to a mom
2007-02-28 09:18:28 · answer #9 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding day. Do whatever you feel comfortable with to honor your mother and little sister on this day. If you don't mind and the groom doesn't mind, go for it.
2007-02-25 10:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by penhead72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋