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After the first course was served it was time for the father/daughter dance. For this dance I chose “I Loved Her First” by Heartland. It is a beautiful song that a father sings to his daughter on her wedding day and how he loved her first. When my dad listened to it for the first time he got a little teary eyed (rare for him) and I knew it was the perfect song.
Photos by Jim Forneris Photography, unless otherwise noted.
About halfway through the song Mr. Pinot Noir and his mom joined us on the dance floor. They weren’t planning on having a dance at all but at the last minute my dad asked them if they would join us (I think he was a little nervous about dancing for that long in front of everyone).
Previously in the Pinot Noir Recap Series:
Part I: Rehearsal Dinner
Part II: Girls Getting Ready
Part III: Boys Getting Ready
Part IV: Final Single Moments
Part V: An Unforgettable Walk
Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do”
Part VII: Stealing a Moment Alone
Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness?
Part IX: Cocktails in the Sun
Part X: Say Cheese… Family Photos!
Part XI: Say Cheese… Wedding Party Photos!
Part XII: The Grand Entrance
Part XIII: The Pinots’ First Dance
Part XIV: A Toast to the Bride and Groom
omg. i just started tearing up hearing this song! wahhhh!!!!!
My dad and I danced to Because You Loved Me and I bawled the entire time (I’m a big Daddy’s girl)!!!!! My hubby and his mom danced to Boyz II Men’s “Mama” and had a great time. You guys looked like you had fun too!
We are combining the dance because neither of us like to dance much or like the spotlight. We haven’t picked a song yet, though.
I love love love that song! I either want that one or My Little Girl by Tim McGraw!
I always wanted to dance to “Desperado” with my Dad, but that won’t happen. He passed in May… BUT I’m still playing the song during dinner because I still think of him when I hear it…
My FI’s cousin danced to “I Loved Her First” with her Dad at her wedding and I thought the song was beautiful.
I danced to the same song- so great and it makes me teary just thinking of the words now. My dad wouldn’t listen even as we danced- he said “Do you want to see a grown man cry”. One day I’ll play the song and slideshow (pics of me and my pops only) that was going on at the same time. Great tune! My hubbs danced to an Elton John song after the father/daughter dance.
I love that song…it gets me every time!
@grumpybear722: I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I think it is nice that you are still going to play the song during the reception.
That song makes me cry every time I hear it, too - even before I was engaged and even more so now. My dad and I are planning to dance to Jimmy Buffett’s Little Miss Magic (a song JB wrote about his daughter that my dad just loves) … but I need to test dance it first since it’s not really a dancing song and it might be really hard. Mr. Nice and his mom are also going to dance but we’re really having a hard time finding a good song that doesn’t sound too “creepy” and that suits their personal music preferences. More suggestions, please!
I love that song! I heard it at the Grand Ole Opry a couple summers ago with my then-boyfriend, now-fiance. Definitely going to use it for my father-daughter dance too!
I love that song! My wedding was in July and I danced with my dad to the Steven Curtis Chapman song ” Stealing Cinderella”. I still cry everytime I hear the song.
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I think we might combine dances…or just have father/daughter. I have NO idea about songs yet.
[...] something with meaningful lyrics, and I wanted it to be the perfect song. It wasn’t until I read Mrs. Pinot Noir’s entry and heard “I Loved Her First” by Heartland for the first time that I knew this was THE song. I [...]
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[...] Grand Entrance Part XIII: The Pinots’ First Dance Part XIV: A Toast to the Bride and Groom Part XV: I Loved Her First Part XVI: A Garden Escape Part XVII: A Walk Down Memory Lane Part XVIII: Cutting the Cake Part XIX: [...]
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we’re having separate songs but after a minute all other father/daughters can join for that song & mother/sons can join for theirs
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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher Engagement Date: November 10, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
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