Something to replace father/daughter dance

That is good! fast happy.

I think also it would be nice if your FH still has his dad to dance with his dad during the mother son dance.

We aren't doing mother/son dance and father/daughter dance. Instead we are doing an anniversiary dance. This honors all the married couples at the wedding.

It may not be for you but this is a way to get people up and dancing.

Sorry about your dad!..what if you had the dj dedicate the song you picked to him and have everyone dance..my dad passed in 2007 and i am having the dJ dedicate it to him its called "into the Mystic" by van morrison!

His dad won't be there.

Since its so new I think that it will be too hard. I think it would just make everyone(especially me) cry. I need an upbeat song.

I am VERY sorry to hear about your father. I agree that it is important to have an upbeat song. I personally like your idea to dance to "we are family" it is cute and clever!

Sorry for your loss ;( you seem like a strong gal! I like the thought of doing an upbeat song...could you do a small slide show with pictures or a poem tribute to accompany the song?

How about the song, "Angels Watching Over Me" by Virtue? It's not fast but the message is pretty& it's not sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SdPaCqGwNE

-K

First off, sorry to hear of your loss I have a completely different situation than you, but also confused about the father/ daughter dance... and that is the very same song I chose to replace a slow one... except I am having all my parental units & siblings get up and dance with me!! I think it's a great idea, and a wonderful way to celebrate someone special's memory...

I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's close for time but maybe you could put tohether slide show of pictures of your dad and play a nice song while it plays.

So sorry for you loss, I can't imagine losing my father. I think "we are family" with everyone dancing is a great idea.

I am sorry, that is very sad and I see yor point about it being to fresh and upsetting. I like your idea with We are family IAgain I can't say I am sorry enough... Now you have an angel on your shoulder walking down the isle.

I am so sorry for your recent loss. I lost my father 13 years ago, and at times I still feel like mourning, but I know he's in a better place, as is your father!!

I never thought about the father/daughter dance, I just thought it would be something I'd skip and find another way to honor my dad. But now you got me thinking... Did you dad have a favorite song?? My dad's favorite song was "Shotgun" by Junior Walker & the All Stars, which is an upbeat song -something fun to dance to in his honor. Maybe you and your family could dance to one of his favorite songs in his honor.

I was just about to suggest Molly's idea. So sorry for your loss.

I don't think anything can replace a father-daughter dance, any more than someone can replace a father. At the same time, I see no issue with having a "We Are Family" dance or any other special dance you want.

Thanks ladies for all the input. We are going to go with a memorial table with a candle and photo of my dad and do We are Family asking all the guests to get up and join us.