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Just Said Yes October 2013

Song for Mother-in-law / Son-in-law Dance

Private User, on May 20, 2013 at 5:31 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 1

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It may sound odd that I mentioned to my future s-i-l that I would be honored to have a featured dance with him at the reception. However, both of his parents are deceased, and I don't want him to feel left out or awkward when my daughter has her father-daughter dance with my husband. I explained that I in no way am trying to replace his mother (who passed away when he was 7. He is now 38.) But I love him like a son. He truly became emotionally that I would want to do this. He said it is a sweet gesture and means a lot to him. Now my question...Does anyone have a suggestion for an appropriate song for us to dance to? Thanks for your thoughts. If you think this is inappropriate you can tell me that too.

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Latest activity by Kenneth Bouchard, on May 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kenneth Bouchard · on May 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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It is definitely not inappropriate! People will love the gesture and it will probably be the most emotional point in the reception.
WW has a huge list of suitable songs. Find one that appeals to you. Sometimes its the lyrics, sometimes its the melody. Sometimes it is something you know he'll like or vice versa. A few weddings back, the son played "Wild Thing" by the Troggs for his mom. Appropriate for the dance? Not for everyone. A bit hard to slow dance to as well, but it was the song his mom played for him everyday when she picked him up from school. Something with a personal meaning will mean more than just any old song.
Maybe his mom liked a certain group or genre. That could be part of your decision, honoring her.
Anyway, fantastic idea! Good luck and congrats to your daughter & SIL!
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