Stepfather/Daughter Wedding Song

I was going to mention the song He didn`t have to be, thats a country song and it is beautiful. I am not sure if its the right song your looking for but just thought I would mention it.

If I can think of anymore I will let you know.

Once again I am here posting against this song (He didn`t have to be). Yes, it is a beautiful song, but it is not appropriate for weddings. It is about a man singing on how her would like to be the type of dad that his stepfather was. There is no mention about daughters or weddings or anything of the such. Listen to it with a grateful heart, but listen to the words of the songs you choose to dance to with your (step) dad. Some suggestions I give are:
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
One Friend - Dan Seals
You Don`t Have To Let Go - Jessica Simpson
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
Smile - Nat King Cole
Moon River - Louis Armstrong
Anyways, hope this helps. Good luck!

I understand that the song is sung by a man and singing about the step dad he didn`t have to be and that he wants to be that way.
But the meaning of the song is about the stepfather being there for him when he didn` t have to be. The songs meaning is very strong. If it is played during a stepfather/daughter dance the people who listen to it understand what is coming across no matter that it is sung in a male point of view.

I have played this song in stepfather/daughter dances during the reception and people that understood the meaning of the song cried. So yes it is a beautiful song and can be used.

If he`s "like a father" to you, give him the ultimate gift on this special day in his life. Ignore the word "step" and pick a song like any other father and daughter would! :)

I think you possibly habe the wrong jessiva simpson song.... I dont know where you are from but fathers and daughers dont make love these days! It just isnt right!

Geez Shelley Ann, I was not putting you down or trying to be offensive, so calm down a little. I too stated that I think it is a beautiful song, and yes, I do understand the meaning behind it. However, I am entitled to my opinion, just as you are yours, and I feel that a song about wanting to be a good Dad like his stepfather was is not appropriate for a father/daughter wedding dance. Like I said before, it is beautiful. If you choose to disagree with me, that is fine, but you don`t have to sound so hostile about it, there was no personal attack involved in my posting.

If I sounded hostile I did not mean it. I was just expressing my opion about the song. In no way did I come across angry. I just said that I have played the song and had good response out of it. Calm down for what?? I wasn`t angry. I am trying to fiqure out what I said that would lead you to that conclusion.
Anyway, pick a song that comes from the heart that might be special for the both of you. It can be ANY song, fast or slow.

Again not being hostile just my opinion.

I agree, I like the Jessica Simpson song. I never took it to mean they were making love. I guess it`s all in one`s perception. I always understood the verse about holding her in his arms as a hug. I guess some people see it the other way. Here`s the words, judge for yourself:

I don`t need your strength anymore
`cause you`ve made me strong
You may not see
One might in me
And your dreams of holding me in your arms

All the days that you gave
All the moments you saved me praying
For my life
Sacrifice
Just to make me who I am
On my own
You don`t have to let go

You don`t say it
But it`s in your eyes
All the fear and the bad
But I can promise
You`ll always have a place
And a way to my heart

All the days that you gave
All the moments you saved me from praying
For my life, sacrifice
Just to make me who I am
On my own
You don`t have to let go

I can live as you live for me
And I can love because you love me

All the days that you gave
All the moments you saved me from praying
For my life
Sacrifice
Just to make me who I am
On my own
You don`t have to let go
You don`t have to let go

I am in the same boat as you so if you find a good song let me know!!!

"I don`t need your strength anymore
Cause you`ve made me strong
You may not see the woman in me
That you`ve dreamed of
Holding me in your arms"

Those are the lyrics I`ve found... And to me it`s saying "you might not accept that I`m a woman now as you dreamed when you were holding me in your arms when I was a baby"... Just my take, but I think it`s allllll about the parental role, nothing about a lover

For my stepdaughter’s recent wedding, we had a hard time finding an appropriate song for a stepfather/stepdaughter dance. I wrote my own song and it received such a great reaction at the reception and at other venues I played, that several DJs are now using it for weddings of blended families. It is called “Stepfather of the Bride”. Please check it out at:

Http://cdbaby.com/cd/mclaughlinm

There are lyrics as well as a sample to listen to.

Though it`s not a country song, Jessica Simpson`s "You Don`t Have To Let Go" I think is wonderful. Jessica wrote it for her father....so how perfect could it be for a stepfather/bride dance? I`m gonna dance to this song myself with my step father and possibly something like "Butterfly Kisses" with my father.

How about Madonna`s "I`ll Remember".. . Or Bette Midler`s The Rose? I have the same situation. . But my father passed away when I was 12. My mom remarried when I was 18. I was already away and off to college, but my stepdad has always been there. It was a tough transition for my sister`s and I . . This song talks about how love/trust is a journey. . .etc. The "only seed" can be a reflection of a father`s love which then flows into lyrics as if it`s him teaching you all the things love can be . So we are able to open up to someone we love and be prepared for the journey we start with marriage?? What do you think? I`m getting married in 7 days and I`m thinking of using this for my dance w/ my stepdad.

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
An endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
And you its only seed.

It`s the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance.
It`s the dream afraid of waking
That never takes the chance.
It`s the one who won`t be taken,
Who cannot seem to give,
And the soul afraid of dyin`
That never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been to long,
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun`s love
In the spring becomes the rose.

I am in a similar situation and have been giving it so much thought - just hoping to find that perfect song. Anyway, one that i thought may work (and I really like) is `In my Life` by the Beatles.

When my mother and Step-father got married they wanted to something special for my sister and I so after the father/daughter dance (since my step-fathers parents have passed) we danced to "He Didn`t Have To Be". My Step-father has been so good to me that the song described exactly how I feel about our relationship, because my step-father is truly a father to my sister and I that "He Didn`t Have to Be"! I don`t see how anyone can think that this song is bad for a wedding unless they are a daughter that has not experienced the pain of their parents divorce and have a step-father take them in as one of his own!

I`m in the same boat as a lot of people. My mom and stepdad got married when I was 8 and he has been a wonderful father to me and my sister. I`m trying to find a father/daughter song that works for us. My dad is still in the picture and, although he won`t be at the wedding, I don`t want to choose a song that will undermine my father`s love for me and his place in my life, but my stepfather has been another father to me, so I`m having a bit of trouble finding a good song. I too listened to "He Didn`t Have to Be" and I love that song, but the part of "I hope I`m at least half the dad that he didn`t have to be" stops me from choosing that song. I`m very close to him, but it really doesn`t apply to us. I`m still looking for the "perfect" song and I love the suggestions everyone has thrown out. If anyone has any more ideas, please let me know. Thanks!

For all of you looking for the perfect father/daughter dance song for your "Special Daddy", that is what I call my stepdad, He`s not my stepdad, because that is like saying he is a step down from my real dad and he`s not, he`s more than that. Anyway, here is a site you want to check out. Name of the song is JUST WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST by Kimaya Seward

Http://www.weddingmusiccentral.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31

Lyrics
They say miracles don’t happen every day
But in my heart I know that isn’t true
There are blessings that are more than merely miracles
And every day…in every way
That blessing is you

CHORUS
You stepped into my life
When I needed you most
Growing so close
You shared my tears and my laughter
You opened my eyes
To the kind of love you give
And your love will live
In my heart forever after

There are heroes in this world who go unsung
Yet they touch so many lives along their way
With no spotlight no applause…they’re like shining stars
And every day… in every way
You’re my hero

CHORUS

Life isn’t always easy
But you’ve never turned away
And deep inside I know
I’ll always bless the day…

CHORUS

OMG! That song When I Needed You Most by Kimaya Seward is absolutely perfect for a step-father dance! If you`re looking for a Father/Daughter dance that isn`t too `gooshy` try Father Daughter Dance by Ray Allaire.

For anybody who stumbles across this site looking for a song listen to My Wish by Rascal Flatts

Try I am your child by Barry Manilow... I am using it, I am 26 and my Stepfather came into my life at 12. . It is a beautiful song...