Wedding Song For Bride-Father Dance
I am getting married in March 2006 and my father passed away when I was 9 years old. My mother re-married when I was young and I grew up with a step-dad and step-brother. I was never close to my step-father and my mother and him divorced several years ago. But I am still very close to my step-brother and talk to him all the time. I have asked him to walk me down the aisle, but I do have a 7 year old son and was wondering two things. First, what role should I have my son play in the wedding? He is a little old to be the ring bearer and a little too young to walk me down the aisle alone. Should I have them both walk me down the aisle? And if so, should my son then stay at the front with me? Second, should I dance with my brother for the traditional "bride-father" dance? And what song then should we use? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by Nicole; updated 07/28/05
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Your 7 year old son should be totally involved and should walk down the aisle with you and your step-brother, one on each side of you. Just ask him if he doesn`t want to show that he also approves of your marriage to your groom-to-be. Since you really admire
And respect your step-brother so much, why not dance with him to "HERO"?
Posted by Carla; updated 08/04/05
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What about having your son as a junior groomsman? Is there a little girl that you could pair him up with to be a junior couple? I definately think that your son should be involved, but probably not to walk down with you. The point is that someone is "giving" you away. Your son is not giving you away as he is part of the family. It is supposed to be someone who has looked out for you, or raised you, that is giving you away and basically telling the groom to take care of you. Also, you are not obligated to do a father/daughter dance. If you want to dance with your stepbrother as your "father" because he has been like a father, great. But do not think that you have to. You can just skip that altogether if you do not feel comfortable doing so, or if it will make you sad. One more idea, have you ever thought of having your mom walk you down the aisle and not the brother? It does not have to be a man that gives you away. If you and your mom are close, I think that you should ask her. Just some ideas, hope this helps!! Good luck!!
Posted by Gina; updated 08/05/05
