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Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Father and Daughter Dance

I didn’t have a dance with my father at my wedding.  Since it was rather non-traditional (Jeff and I had our dance on the backyard patio just after the ceremony) we decided to skip the formalities.
But now, years later, I wish I’d had that dance with him.  I know just what song I’d pick: “Daddy’s [...]

Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Mother Son Wedding Dance Songs

When it comes to parent dance songs for your wedding, it’s the guys who seem to have the most trouble.
I’m guessing it’s because they feel a little uncomfortable with all that EMOTION of a mother son wedding dance.  He wants to make Mom happy…without spending four minutes with her sobbing over his shoulder in the [...]

12.27.08 Wake Robin Inn Jenna & Jeff

Jeff and I visited the Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville, Connecticut for the first time last weekend. I’m so happy Jenna and Jeff invited us to celebrate their wedding there!

The Wake Robin is beautiful and quaint, with 1930’s style reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era. I was struck by the attention to detail; a professional [...]

Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Parent Dance Part 2

If you’re searching for the perfect father and daughter dance or mother son wedding dance song, you can always go with the classic favorites:
“Daddy’s Little Girl” by Al Martino or “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle or the new favorite “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
“Song For My Son” by Mikki Verrick or “Song For Mama” [...]