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Maggie
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Which came first: deciding on your first dance song or your songs for parent dances?

Maggie, on December 11, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Reception 64

Which song selection was easier (and quicker) to make? Have you had a song in mind for one of these special dances for years? Which song choice did you decide first? Your first dance song or the song for your father/daughter or mother/son dance? Photo by Polkbros Photo, Video & DJ in Florida...

Which song selection was easier (and quicker) to make? Have you had a song in mind for one of these special dances for years? Which song choice did you decide first? Your first dance song or the song for your father/daughter or mother/son dance?

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64 Comments

  • S
    Savvy January 2020
    Savannah ·
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    We listen to Frank Sinatra alot. It's my FH's favorite artist so I think we're leaning towards "The Way You Look Tonight" or "You Make Me Feel So Young" or I like Elvis' "Can't Help Falling In Love" We listen all those all the time. Im sure it'll be one of those.
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  • Hannah
    Devoted July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    First dance song. It was easy to choose "our" song as our first dance song.

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  • Shelby
    Just Said Yes April 2019
    Shelby ·
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    We... well I, had our first dance song picked out before we even got engaged. We are letting my dad choose the song for the father/daughter dance and my FH's mom pick the song for their dance.

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  • Jennifer
    Super December 2019
    Jennifer ·
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    A combo really. I have always wanted to dance with my mom too (dad's shouldnt get all the fun just cause they have daughters) and had that song picked out way before I met my fiancee - Elvis's Cant Help Falling in Love (its the one mom used to sing to us and dance around the house with us when we were super tiny). But once we got engaged we picked out and blended our first dance songs right away - I did the music editing myself with software I have been using for years to blend my own music. We wanted a more upbeat song and one that was super sweet and for it to be very LGBT forward so it just made sense to blend two of our favorites into one decent length medley. We will start to I'll Cover You from Rent and transition into She Keeps Me Warm by Mary Lambert.

    I let my dad pick our dance song after. I had suggested a couple to mom to see if he liked any cause he was being very quiet and shy about the whole dance thing and he finally told her that he had always pictured us dancing to My Girl by the Temptations so that is what we are doing. My FS still hasnt decided if they are dancing with their dad or not but their mom wouldnt want to in front of everyone.

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  • Kristin
    Super November 2019
    Kristin ·
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    First dance song was first. I have ideas for the parents dances but want their input too.

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    Savvy January 2020
    Savannah ·
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    We will probably choose something by Frank Sinatra or Elvis. We listen to them alot.
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  • Victoria
    Dedicated March 2019
    Victoria ·
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    We are still working on this!

    Our first dance song will be something that represents us from either Jason Mraz or Dave Matthews Band.

    My father/daughter dance song has been a challenge because I don't want to pick songs that are constantly used.

    For him and his mom, they have a rocky relationship so song choice has been put off for now.

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  • Maggie
    Champion October 2025
    Maggie ·
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    Hey Ben!! I was wondering if you were any closer to finding a first dance song. How is the Spotify playlist method working for you?

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  • Maggie
    Champion October 2025
    Maggie ·
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    Aww, that's so sweet, Shelby!! What's going to be your first dance song?

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  • Tara
    Master May 2020
    Tara ·
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    Neither! We are not doing the father/daughter dance, mother/son dance nor dances at all. We plan to have a reception several months after the wedding, but it will be a casual party.
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  • Kayla
    Dedicated October 2020
    Kayla ·
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    We haven't decided for sure on either but we have a first dance in mind
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  • Nyikee
    Expert February 2020
    Nyikee ·
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    Our first dance song came first, we haven't thought about what our parent dance songs will be.

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  • Riley
    Expert September 2020
    Riley ·
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    First dance I'm letting my pappaw choose ours
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  • maryann
    Expert June 2019
    maryann ·
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    The first dance, we already knew what it is was going to be....

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  • Marlena
    Expert June 2020
    Marlena ·
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    Our first dance song
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  • Christina
    Devoted February 2020
    Christina ·
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    First dance. We don't have the parent dance songs picked out yet.
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  • Jacque
    Dedicated July 2019
    Jacque ·
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    We picked out the ceremony music 1st.
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  • Kendra
    Devoted September 2019
    Kendra ·
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    Our first dance song first, but not long after I picked a song to dance to with my dad.
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  • Karen
    Dedicated October 2026
    Karen ·
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    Neither, we're not dancing at our reception
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  • C
    May 2021
    Catherine ·
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    My daughter knew her father daughter song before she knew her future husband.

    She and her dad have been singing 'My Girl' by the Temptations since she was 2.

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