No father daughter dance?

We cut out parent dances. I danced with my dad at one point later and H danced with his mom, but when everyone else was dancing. It was fine, no one mentioned it and honestly I think the guests were relieved they didn't have to watch too many dances.

Please don't worry about your guests on this one. I imagine your step-dad will also understand how you feel also.

If it's going to upset you definitely cut it out. My dad passed 3 years ago and I will be doing a dance with my grandpa and my mom.

My FH and I have lost 3 out of 4 parents within the last 9 years of our relationship. Unfortunately I no longer have a relationship with my dad, so we will have no parents in attendance. My nephew will be walking me down the aisle and we will have seats reserved for the parents that have passed away. I think that avoiding the dance is probably the best way to go if it will make you too emotional. At the end of the day your guests probably won't even notice!

Same exact boat. My dad passed 10 years ago, and my step dad is walking me down the aisle.. but for me, the dance is a very special moment and I could not imagine doing it with anyone but my dad. My FH still wants to do his mother-son dance, and that is fine.

My MOH got me a beautiful charm for my bouquet, too! I am very happy I will have that little piece of him in that moment.

I'm so sorry Jasmine.

Reading your post I kept nodding, because I practically could have written it myself. My dad passed when I was 16. I have not always handled his death well, and wedding planning has been particularly emotional for me.

I am not doing a father/daughter dance. My brother is walking me down the aisle and I considered dancing with him. I considered dancing with my mom's husband. FH asked if I would like to dance with FFIL. I've turned all those ideas down because none of them feel right. I'm skipping it altogether because if I can't dance with my dad, then I don't want one at all.

And I totally understand why you can't watch other father/daughter dances. I can't either. I usually leave the room and go to the bathroom, which I hope has never been seen as rude, but it's better than bawling at the table. Sometimes I'll stay, but I can't watch it or I lose it.

I'm sure your step dad will understand. Are you close with him? If you feel comfortable, you could have a conversation with him and explain how you're feeling.

I'm so sorry. Weddings are happy and exciting but they sure do bring out emotions as well. Sending you all the good thoughts and virtual hugs!

Im so sorry you feel like you have to bear this! however, if it makes you this upset, i would hope that you dont do it. its not a necessity so, if it makes you that upset and uncomfortable, i would cut it out too. he would want you to be happy as well as all of your family, friends and of course your FH, so im sure your stepdad would understand your reason for not doing it. its a sensitive topic for many people. there are many ways to honor your father and stepfather at your wedding that aren't the father/daughter dance.

We skipped all spotlight dances. No one cared. Especially if your FH is on board, just skip the parent dances and do NOT worry about it!!

Thank you all for responding! I will talk to my step father but yeah no special dances. @kt90210 I couldnt do that lol I would be a blubbering fool. A beautiful memorial though. It is my day and I will do what I want @Steph N, im pretty sure we have more soul sisters just like us. Im also sorry about your loss. I was 17 when I lost my father. So Im glad you understand me.

My dad didn't pass away, but we are not close and I won't be doing a father/daughter dance. FH will be doing a mother/son dance. I'm not worried about it, I doubt people will notice or care. I am sorry for your loss, and I think it's totally acceptable for you to skip it.