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Stepfather/daughter dance songs

Alexandria, on April 4, 2019 at 3:46 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 8
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Hello,
I am thinking of having my bio dad walk me down the aisle and have my step-dad dad dance with me for the father/daughter dance. My step dad has been in my life since I was 11, but my bio dad has always been present in my life as well. Both extended families will be present at the wedding.

I may also have both walk me down the aisle and dance with both. Or have both walk me down the aisle and dance with my mom (who I'm the closest to).

I'm struggling to find a good song to dance with my step-dad too. Seeing as I haven't even decided what I'm doing, being able to find a song to dance with my step-dad would play a major role in my decision.

Any ideas are welcomed!!!

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Latest activity by Taylor, on January 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM
  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    He Didn't Have To Be by Brad Paisley!

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    Dedicated October 2019
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    I'd feel so awkward having this play with my dad (who I am also close with) sitting right there.
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    Hey Alexandria! It’s great that you are involving both your biological father and your step-father in your wedding. I had a look in the WeddingWire ideas section for some inspiration and found this article that might help you.

    19 Father-Daughter Dance Songs Your Dad Will Love

    Even though it says ‘father-daughter’ there is no reason why some of these would not work for you and your step-dad. I hope there are some that you like or that spark inspiration for another song!

    Will your SO also be dancing with a parent at the reception?

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  • Jessica
    VIP June 2020
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    So my bio dad will not be at my wedding, we have a very strained relationship, but one of his brothers, my uncle, will be there (not like that matters lol). Anyways I will be walking with my step-dad and dancing with him. I asked him to pick the song. He picked Don't Worry Be Happy.

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  • T'keyah
    Savvy June 2019
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    I am kinda in the same boat as you. My step dad has been in my life since I was 4 months old & my bio dad has been in my life on/off since I was born. I have a very close relationship with my step dad more than my bio dad but I couldn't exclude him b/c he is trying his hardest to have a relationship with me, my children, & my fiancee. I am having both of them walk me down the aisle & dancing with both. My step dad I am dancing to Luther Vandross- If this world were mine & my bio dad Beyonce-Daddy.

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  • Sara
    Expert June 2019
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    Hey! So my mom and step dad got married when I was 15, and my dad and step mom got married last year after a long relationship. My step dad and dad are both part of my life. Years ago, my sister and I decided that we would have both dads walk us down the aisle when we got married, dad on one arm and step dad on the other. That's what my sister did last year and it was beautiful. Both dads and both families really liked it. My sister did a shortened dance with each dad. I'm doing the same thing, not sure yet which songs I'll do- I'll probably ask them to pick.
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    Exact same situation for me… curious if you ever found songs for both of them?
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