Father daughter dance, mother son dance at the same time or seperate?

Question

do they dance to the same song at the same time or different songs and different time.? please help

Answer 1

You can do it however you want. We did ours at the same time to the same song (What a Wonderful World by Louie Armstrong) becase we didn't want all of our wedding guests standing around for over 10 minutes doing nothing but watching us.

Answer 2

I don't know what is "right" but what we did, was have me and my dad dance, and then after the song, my husband and his mom danced.  Then after THAT song ended, my parents and in-laws danced, then DURING that song, other couples were invited to dance.  I'm not sure what the "proper" etiquette is but that's how we did it.

Answer 3

It's common to do them separately but the last wedding I went to did a joint father/daughter and mother/son dance--I thought it was very nice!  It's really up to you.

Answer 4

My husband & I own & run a DJ service.  I always suggest to the groom to choose a song to dance solo with his mother.  9X's out of 10 the Bride already knows what she wants to dance with her dad. If the Groom dosen't have a preference then  he should ask his mother if she does.  The last resort for us is for the Groom to share the Father Daughter song with the Bride & her Father.  If the plan is for them to share then the Bride & Father dance first for the first half of the song. To allow for pictures. Then the DJ/band will announce the entrance of the Mother & Son Midway thru the song. We have been in business 18 yrs. Remember that it isn't about the guests it is about YOU.  Do what is right for you it is about the pictures & the Video.  You can always have each song faded out mid way thru so that is isn't so long. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

Usually they are separate. They choose a song that has a special meaning for the father-daughter, and the same for the mother and son. If you could find a song that would fit for both, go ahead and do them together. Seems less personal to do them together.You want a song that will be special for each couple.

Answer 6

different times  different songs for mother and father dances

Answer 7

seperate, and different songs

Answer 8

Traditionally, the dances are separate, to two different songs.  The father-daughter comes first, then the mother-son.  Technically, though, you can adjust your wedding to fit your preferences, so I suppose that the occasional wedding has them both dancing at the same time.

Answer 9

You know...the traditional way is litterally only a father daughter dance...but what would be nice is if it could be both. Maybe you can just make up that rule if it is your wedding? That is what counts...what you and your fiance want.

Answer 10

No, they dance at different times to two different songs.  Usually the father daughter dance is first.  Usually the father and daughter dance to Daddy's Little Girl and the mother and son dance to Boy of Mine but you can pick any songs that you want.

Answer 11

father/daughter dance first and than mother/son.

Answer 12

oh man....that answer that sarah gave sounded like it could have come right out of my own mouth...we did the same thing at our wedding, to the same song....and for the same reason!

my own opinion is that i hate having to sit there watching a dozens different dances take place before i am able to dance and mingle.

Answer 13

usually different songs, but you could choose one song that works for both if you wished - it's up to you.

Answer 14

You can do it the same dance if you want, its all up to you, typically they are separate but they can be together.

Answer 15

Well, it is essentially up to you and your partner. Traditionally, the dances are separate but who says you have to be traditional, right? You and your spouse could both dance to your parent to a song such as, "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion (expressing the thanks you both have to your parents for sticking by you, being there for you throughout your life, and showing appreciation).. I think that would be truly a beautiful moment.

And, if you'd rather dance one at a time, you can pick a mother-son themed song and a father-daughter themed song. I still like my idea with the Celine Dion song though!

Answer 16

Typically they dance to different songs.

It is normally Father/Daughter dance first and then Mother/Son dance second to a different song.

You could do them together to the same song if you wanted too. No reason you couldn't!

Answer 17

It's your wedding, I think you should do it however you please.

But....traditionally they are done seperate. Recently my sister got married and it was a very emotional moment for both the mother and father.

What they did was each asked they mother/father to pick the song that they wanted to dance to with the groom/bride. My father spent months picking the perfect song, and it was very emotional. Both the groom's mother and the bride's father cried to dance with them during their chosen song.

I would definately suggest doing something like this. Either you and your fiance pick out a song that embodies your relationship with your parent, or let the parent choose. It can be very special!