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Father/Daughter Dance?
My father is no longer living, but my fiance will still be doing the mother/son dance. Will it seem strange during the wedding to have the mother/son dance without the more common father/daughter dance? And I don't want to have another male fill in. I don't want the father/daughter dance at all.

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Posted On: Nov 28, 2008 at 9:13 PM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate

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Danielle F.
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Posted On: Nov 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I don't think it will seem strange at all! its ur wedding you can do whatever you want. I can't say i've been there but my friend is having the same issue and i told her the same thing. Hope I helped good luck!

Laura K.
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Posted On: Nov 29, 2008 at 1:12 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
You can do whatever you want. I have a similar issue and had planned on skipping my dance even though my groom would dance with his mother. I'm sure your friends and family would understand without question. I have actually decided to do a fun, upbeat step dance routine with my mother to tom Jone's "Kiss"! Anything goes these days and it's your day so do it your way. I am also walking down the isle alone and I am happy about that choice as well. This day is about you and your groom

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Posted On: Nov 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
It's not strange at all. My sister danced with her son and he also walked her down the aisle, they got married on the beach.
Posted On: Nov 29, 2008 at 6:09 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
It is not uncommon at all.

I would suggest the dj or band leader invite all Mother's and son's to join into the dance about midway thru the song. Makes for some really nice photo ops!

Good Luck!


Christy
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Posted On: Dec 11, 2008 at 11:53 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I am in the same situation. I am going to use my uncle. He was the closest to a male role model that I have. If I did not have him I would have used my god father. Though it depends on your religion also.

megan o.
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Posted On: Dec 17, 2008 at 12:10 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I don't think it would be strange at all. In fact, I think it's a good idea that you don't have someone stand in for this dance, because ultimatly, nobody can take the place of your father. Instead, during this time period where a father/daughter dance would occur, maybe you could have the DJ (if you are having one) or yourself read a poem in your father's honor and play a song of rememberance for him. Something little just to show that even though your father can't be there for your day, you are still thinking of him the entire time!!

jessica s.
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Posted On: Dec 17, 2008 at 1:55 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
mother son dance I think is so sweet. go for it its your wedding who cares

DebbieB
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Posted On: Dec 22, 2008 at 10:14 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
My father passed away a year ago so I decided to dance with my mom. She and I are dancing to Luther Vandross' Dance with My Father. I don't think it's strange if you don't have the typical father/daughter dance. Like people wrote, it's your wedding you can choose what you want! :)
 
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