After I showed off my crazy (klutzy) dance skills, it was time to dance with my dad. I was a little nervous here, because I hadn’t danced with my dad before either! However, my dad is a crazy, hilarious guy, and he made sure to make light of this situation.
In the planning days, I asked my Dad for music preferences. He didn’t seem to care, and it was hard to find something that perfectly fit our relationship. We aren’t don’t exactly fit the mushy father/daughter roles. Rather, it was more like the kind of relationship where he’d pitch a softball to me in the backyard for hours after school and would take me fishing on random Saturdays, where we ate lunch at random camps along the swamps, dodging bees away from the Kool-Aid.
Since I couldn’t find the perfect song, I just kind of Googled “top father/daughter songs” and chose “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright. Looking back, I have to laugh at myself for this choice. It was too dang sentimental. I remember Dad laughing out loud when he heard the lyrics, “that’s my daughter in the water,” and him screaming (yes, screaming) “Oh man, this song is SILLY!” After that, I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing. I love my Dad… haha!
I know some brides would freak out of embarrassment, but not me, nope. I started thinking about softball, fishing, him helping me avoid mall trips with mom (sorry mom)… those types of things. It was pretty awesome and laid back. Whew!
After we were done dancing, I walked to the nearest tray of food, ate a meatball (much to my Mom’s panic) and watched Mr. Ballet Flat dance with his mom. I can’t even remember the song, but I know theirs was truly sentimental and full of smiles. 
After that, our parents danced. We chose “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers for our parents, since it was fairly general and cheesy.
Now that the formalities were pushed aside, our guests’ tummies were full of alcohol and gumbo and they were ready to show off their skills! I can’t even tell you what the heck was going on in these pictures. I promise you though, I was pretty sober.
I know during most of these pictures, Mr. BF and I mingled/thanked guests for coming/tried to sneak in small bites of food. I love these pictures though, because it’s evident that our guests had a great time!
Stay tuned for the cake pull, full of the wahoos, darnits and OMGs!
Images courtesy of Amanda Meyer Photography
Previous recaps:
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Bridals
Our NOLA Nuptials: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Our NOLA Nuptials: Practice Makes Perfect
Our NOLA Nuptials: It Was All a Blur
Our NOLA Nuptials: Poof, Spray and a Lie
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Finishing Touches
Our NOLA Nuptials: Walk it Out
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 1)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 2)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Some Afterthoughts
Our NOLA Nuptials: At First Glance
Our NOLA Nuptials: Smiles All Around
Our NOLA Nuptials: Dancing Klutz
Awe! I love the song you chose for the father daughter dance! I have it on my list of contenders myself…
It sure does look like your guests had a fun time dancing – its great that they were out on the dance floor!!!
I love that song, and if I didn’t already know exactly which song my dad and I would dance to, I might have picked it. 
Looks like such a great time! Your dad sounds like a riot! I just chose a song for the father-daughter dance, but after reading your re-cap, I better run it by my dad first!!
your dad is funny! glad he made the moment lighthearted as well as sweet.
Aw, that’s our father-daughter dance song too, but I cry like a sissy when I hear it. Wedding hormonies, I tell you. :p
That looks like so much fun! Your dad sounds hilarious
Me and my dad are the same way! I was a total tomboy growing up and the mini-version of him so I’m having a hard time picking a father-daughter song! Your pix look awesome!
It’s so funny how almost all your guests have no shoes on!
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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst Engagement Date: March 16, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 25, 2008 Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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