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Reception, Weddings · January 21, 2025

Blended Family Wedding Songs: Creating a New Family Together

Sometimes, I get the sweetest wedding requests for help from Tulle Nation (did you know that you can write to me and ask for help with your wedding issues?)!

It's one of my favorite things to help y'all out with your wedding dilemmas.

Especially when those problems are actually about creating a new family together.

Blended Family Wedding Songs: Creating a New Family Together

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This one is from Paul, whose daughter will be marrying her girlfriend this summer.

From Paul:

“I am a gay male whose life-partner has a lesbian daughter.

She will be getting married to her life-partner this Fall.

My partner and his daughter have a song chosen for their first dance (I Loved Her First by Heartland).

Her partner's father will not be attending the wedding, and she has requested that, in lieu of her father, that I do a first dance with her separate of the one with my partner and his daughter.

Naturally, I accepted, but we cannot think of an appropriate song choice for this situation.

I have listened to the songs you have posted on your website, but find that they are mostly geared to father-daughter relationships; as I've only know her for a few years, these songs aren't really appropriate.

I am hoping you will know/think of some appropriate songs for this situation and that you can help me (us) out.”

Well, Paul, after I picked myself up off the floor crying from how wonderful people in this world can be, I went out and found you 10 songs that I think would be awesome for your situation.

Looking for the best songs for a blended family wedding? We've got you covered with a curated list of heartwarming and inclusive choices.

They have more of a “welcome to the family” theme to them which I think would be perfect!

Check them out:

The Judds – Love Can Build A Bridge

Some powerful lyrics in this one and a great reminder that families are built and don't just happen.

Jim Rule – A Family is What You Make It

A song meant to celebrate the true meaning of a family – that love is what matters.

Little Mix – Always Be Together

This is a song about being each other's ride or die for life but works amazingly well for introducing a new person into your family.

Dolly Parton – Family

Okay, so this one's VERY pointed but, hey, if you're looking to make a statement…

Phil Collins – You'll be in My Heart

A wonderful song about always being there for someone even when the world is fighting against them.

Rent – Seasons of Love

An extraordinary song from an extraordinary musical.

Sister Sledge – We Are Family

Ya know… if you wanna have some fun!

Ben E. King – Stand By Me

Another song that totally appropriate for anyone becoming a new family.

Brother Bear (Melissa Etheridge) – Welcome to This Day

A song that literally talks about inviting someone into the family.

Thanks for writing in, Paul! I hope one of theses songs works for you.

Planning your reception music? Here's some unique father/daughter song options, fantastic mother/son options, and great first dance ideas for gay/lesbian couples.

Looking for the best songs for a blended family wedding? We've got you covered with a curated list of heartwarming and inclusive choices.

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Posted In: Reception, Weddings · Tagged: bride, family, father-of-the-bride, gay, lesbian, music, reception, song

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  1. Jennifer Dagi says

    April 8, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    Awww! Those songs are heart-warming. I particularly love Dolly Parton’s Family.

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