How Do You Choose A Song For A Father-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance?
Watching the bride dance with her father and the groom dance with his mother is a sure way to bring on those sentimental tears at the wedding reception. Here’s how to choose an appropriate song. Ask your father or mother what song he or she would like to dance to. If you can, go with your parent’s choice. Many times, parents have selected the song long ago. Research popular mother-son and father-daughter dance songs on the Internet, in the library or among your friends. Consider using one of the same songs that your parents or siblings danced to at their weddings, or a song with cultural, family or ethnic significance for you. Listen together to sentimental, danceable songs with appropriate lyrics. Consider the appropriateness of the lyrics, once you’ve chosen a song. If you will be having a band perform the song, decide whether you would prefer an instrumental or sung version of the song. Remember that even if you use an instrumental version of the song, your guests may know the lyric
