Bride/groom dance with Parents

No, it’s not wrong. It’s your wedding. You can do whatever you want!

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to family dynamic. Do what feels right to you.

We are doing the traditional dance (father daughter/mother son) and I'm also surprising my mom with a dance too (he is trying to find a dance for his dad too) so you could always do both. I know you said that him and his mom had a big fight (and I know I don't know what it was about) but is them skipping that dance going to be something that they both will regret later in life? And will you and your dad become closer in the future, and possibly regret not getting that special moment together too? That dance between you guys and your parents is something that you will never get the chance at again, so I would consider that when you are deciding. Hope this has helped

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View Quoted Comment We did discuss that.. he said it may bother her but it won’t bother him, their relationship wasn’t always great.. there’s so much personal info that plays into that decision /:
As for my dad, I’m honestly not too sure how he will feel..
But I will go over it again with him to be certain of this decision.

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I don’t think so!! But that’s just me!! I’m not doing a father/daughter dance either. I’m doing a mother/kiddos dance. My four children and I will dance to “I Hope You Dance” by Leann Womack.

Do what makes you most comfortable! My grandmother was more a dad to me than my father and she is walking me down the Ridley and sharing my “father/daughter” dance with me. He will be in attendance but it’s my day. Go with your guy and to heck with tradition!

Down the aisle* go with your gut* sorry about my typos!

Not at all! It's your wedding and you can do whatever you want. For my wedding, my FH and I will both dance with our moms.

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That is such a cute idea!!

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I think it would mean more to you to dance with the people that raised you and have a closer relationship to you, the gender or tradition shouldn't matter. Do what feels right for you and your FH.

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much. My father isn’t in my life anymore so I choose my children instead.

I would say that it's not wrong at all. It's your wedding!! My FH doesn't even want to dance with his mom & she doesn't want to dance with him either. Not because they don't love each other, but his mom is an emotional ugly crier & she doesn't want to embarrass herself. So instead of having a typical Mother/Son dance, we're doing the traditional dance Bride/Groom, Father/Daughter, and I'm going to do a Mother/Daughter dance.

As others said- do what is right for you two!! If it helps- I am doing a mother/daughter dance for the same reason and he is doing no parent dance. It's all about what's best for you. She will also be walking me down the aisle.

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It is not wring to change the tradition if the money m and Dad want to do it. It may make them uncomfortable. If they want it, do it. If not, do not push. A parent's dance is completely unnecessary. Many weddings do not have them, when all parents are around, still happy. Some people do not like dancing with their same sex child. Some do not like dancing a spotlight dance. If they do not want it, include them in each doing a short speech and toast.

If you are both in agreement of wanting to change the tradition then do it. It will probably offend the other parents because it is a break in tradition, but that's fine. Just make sure you discuss it with them first so they aren't taken off guard.