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Moving Father/Daughter Dance To Butterfly Kisses
Hello lovelies,
Here’s a bit of an unplanned post for you.
It was inspired by a truly touching Youtube video that made me wish I’d worn waterproof mascara today…
Last year John of Aria Melody DJ shared his Top 20 Best Father / Daughter Dance Songs Ever playlist.
Ever since then, I’ve loved hearing from brides and wives sharing their own touching father / daughter dance songs and stories.
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle is by far the most popular.
It’s a beautiful song about a father watching his daughter grow up and ‘letting her go’ on her wedding day.
It’s a tear jerker, for sure.
But this particular wedding video clip I’m about to share makes the song all the more poignant and tear inducing.
Painfully, the bride’s father, died earlier in the year from pancreatic cancer.
Her brother thought of a touching way to give her a truly special father/daughter dance…
Video by Lafrance Films
(Andrea’s first dance was with her dad’s father, followed by her brother Luke, then brother Nick and finally her new father-in-law Scott.)
What a wonderful tribute to a man whose absence must have been sorely felt that day.
For those of you who’ve lost your dads (or mum’s, or anyone close to you) I’m so sorry for your loss.
I know that amidst the excitement of wedding planning, the thought of certain wedding traditions will be difficult.
For the first dance with your parents why not do as Andrea did and dance with other family members or don’t include the dance at all.
Please don’t feel bound by traditions if they don’t suit you, your partner or your family situation.
In case you missed them, here are some of the previous Wedding Music posts and playlists on Bridal Musings:
~ 13 Alternative ‘Here Comes The Bride’ Processional Songs
~ 20 Of The Best Songs For Father / Daughter Dances
~ 20 Awesome Songs For Mother / Son Dances
~ 30 Upbeat Modern Recessional Songs For Your Walk Back Up The Aisle as Newlyweds
~ And, just for fun, The Top 15 Most Inappropriate Wedding Songs
For those of you who don’t know the song, Butterfly Kisses, before here are the lyrics:
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
There’s two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she’s daddy’s little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of allFor butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it’s my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure triedOh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin’
And butterfly kisses at nightSweet 16 today
She’s lookin’ like her mama a little more every day
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I rememberButterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don’t mind
I’m only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin’
And butterfly kisses at nightAll the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and flyShe’ll change her name today
She’ll make a promise and I’ll give her aways
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I’m thinkin’
And I said I’m not sure
I just feel like I’m loosin’ my baby girl
And she leaned overGave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It’s just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy’s don’t cryOh with all that I’ve done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin’
And butterfly kissesI couldn’t ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I’ve got to let her go but I’ll always remember
Every hug in the mornin’ and butterfly kissesIsn’t that precious? A tad on the cheesy side but lovely all the same!
I’d love to hear from you, how are you including loved ones who have passed away into your wedding?
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I absolutely LOVE this video… So emotional and such a beautiful tribute to her father!
This truly is tear jerker. Thanks for sharing. We agree that it’s okay to ignore traditions if they don’t fit your personal situation.
I’ve thought about this moment since the day my dad left this world. He always wanted to dance to Lady in Red … I just have to do it or I will always regret it.
I looked forward to this moment all my life. My dad is a picture junkie and had a “neat” camera. He left in the middle of the reception, he didn’t tell anyone he was leaving. We announced our father daughter dance and he was gone. I’m not sure what was harder, my mother not being there because she had passed away, or my dad leaving to go print pictures so we would have some that night. We had paid a professional photographer.
GOD i am crying my a** off……………..
Oh this is beautiful.
For my own wedding, I plan on my mother giving me away and my brother dancing with me for father/daughter dance. My sister and cousin will be my bridesmaids. It is all that I have, but really it is all that I need.
I officially hate and love you right now. Hysterically crying at work right now…..
HOLY GOODNESS This is depressing but beautiful.
THANK YOU!
I danced with mom momma for my “parent/daughter” dance
I was not prepared for that.
Not at all.
How lovely. Then you should do it, he’ll be with you in your heart.
That’s lovely! :)
The perfect way to describe it!
That sounds perfect! I think it’s so wonderful that your nearest and dearest are such a big part of your day, I know of lots of brides who don’t even speak to some of their bridesmaids (who were friends from work/school) anymore which is such a shame. But having close family by your side is, as you say, really all you need.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. His heart was in the right place, it just happened to be at the wrong time. I know that must have been so hard for you, especially as your mum wasn’t there but try to let go of that disappointment and be thankful he’s still in your life.
After all, you don’t need a dance floor and a room full of people to dance with your dad :)
Your welcome, yep it all depends on what suits a couple and their family.
This hits so close to home for me. My father used to sing “Butterfly Kisses” to me and my little sister before bed when we were young and we danced to it at my 16th birthday party. Unfortunately he also passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2007. We played “Butterfly Kisses” as he was leaving the church. I often think about traditions we will miss out on, especially father/daughter dances. This blog post really tugged at my heart strings but it’s comforting to see such love and support during this special moment.
OMG tears! tears! smiles and more tears from me! Gorgeous! – Nana x
As a future bride to be, I would not want this done for me. I’m getting married the end of this year, I lost my father when I was 14 and my grandfather, who was there for me in place of him, died when I was 22… with every step of planning my wedding, I keep thinking about where they would have been and I know my father especially would have been proud of the man I chose. I’m not wearing makeup that because I don’t feel like fixing it when I am reminded of them (I know I’m going to cry a lot that day) so, as sweet as this is, I think it’s cruel to remind someone of what they don’t have on what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life.
I miss mine so much, even after so many years, but I feel more sorry for her, having to loose her dad the same year she gets married, I can’t imagine how that must feel.
I was just balling at work, this is the dong my Daddy and I will dance to at my wedding. Thank you so much for sharing.
THE FEELS BRO, THE FEELS.
This was a wonderful magical moment.. Like most people I’m crying my eyes out now.. I do have parents but I don’t know or see them anymore… My grandfather is on the verge of dieing and untop of that I live in another country as most of my family.. You made a spectaculair moment! Beautiful!
i should not be watching this video while im in class
I have watched this video like 500 times and still cry everytime. Im sure it has a little to do with the fact that my father passed away and was unable to be at my wedding but the love from her brother and the rest of her family is just overwhelming. Ugh im tearing up again.