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Just Said Yes February 2017

Daddy daughter dance. Two dads. Help!

Christina, on June 29, 2016 at 11:30 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

Okay! I am getting married in February and I am trying to include both of my dad's as much as possible. My parents split up when I was 2 so I'm not close with my dad. My step dad has been there to raise me and I am a lot closer with him! I finally figured out that my bio dad can preform the ceremony and step dad can walk me down the aisle(thank goodness that decision was stressful). Now I have to decide about the Daddy daughter dance! I can't just not have the dance because my fiance's mom has already picked the song for the mother son dance. Anyone else having this issue? How did you address it? Two dances? One dance starting with Bio Dad and Step Dad steps in?

Thanks,

Christina

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Latest activity by Ivonne, on June 30, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Master January 2017
    SnowQueen ·
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    How about having either one dance where you dance with one half of it then the other or just Have two dances. Nothing wrong with it and i think it's sweet that you are including them both

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    I think in this situation I would have 2 dances. Give them both their time with you. Unless they are super cool with each other and don't mind sharing a song.

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    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Britny ·
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    Im in the same boat as you. Im doing one song with both dads. Maybe pick a song about growing as a person or that speaks about them at different points of your life

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  • Mandi
    VIP May 2016
    Mandi ·
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    I danced with both my dad and step-dad. I picked a different song for each dance.

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  • LoveYouMoore
    Super April 2017
    LoveYouMoore ·
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    I will be doing two separate dances and they will both walk me down the isle

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    Just Said Yes September 2017
    Bailey ·
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    Walking down isle: step dad walk you the first half and your father walk to your groom and give you away. Father daughter dance: two songs one that it's for your relationship with both men

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  • Staci
    Master September 2014
    Staci ·
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    Hi Christina - you might get more responses if you change your avatar. That way we know you are not a troll/spammer. Here's how you do it:

    Make this a photo of you, something unique to you, your wedding or something you love. This makes it easier for other members to remember who you are as you make new connections. (Settings > Profile and Privacy Settings > Account Image > Change Image > Upload > Update Profile Settings) This is editable on desktop only! If you need assistance send your photo to community@weddingwire.com.

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  • GummyBearSTL
    Super July 2017
    GummyBearSTL ·
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    Hey @Christina,

    FH and I each have four parents (FH has step parents on each side, and I have a biological family and an adoptive family).

    I personally feel awkward dancing with both my adoptive father and stepfather-married-to-my-bio-mom. So I'm opting to not have a traditional father-daughter dance. Not sure if my FH will dance with both his moms or not; we haven't discussed that yet.

    If both fathers are important to you, I would opt for two separate songs.. maybe choosing shorter songs or asking the DJ to shorten the song for you so that the song/dance doesn't end abruptly.

    On an unrelated note: I am deciding between three options: both fathers walking me down the aisle, FH and I walking down together or I walk by myself. (The tradition of having the father of the bride give away his daughter stems from a. daughter as property to give away, and b. handing off said property to the FIL to make "said property" doesn't run away.

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  • Ivonne
    Dedicated June 2018
    Ivonne ·
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    I have the same issue because my parents got divorced when I was older (16) so I did have a life with my dad and later on my step dad came (I was 19) and I love him to death. My thing is, my dad is going to be VERY VERY hurt when I tell him I want both of them to walk me but I won't budge.

    As far as the dance, I'm not sure. It's such a touchy subject that I'd rather not think about it yet.

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