{"id":12671,"date":"2025-06-11T13:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/?p=12671"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:34:48","slug":"how-to-include-your-dad-in-your-wedding-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/advice\/how-tos\/how-to-include-your-dad-in-your-wedding-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Include Your Dad in Your Wedding (Beyond a Dance)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trying to figure out how to include your dad in your wedding but walking you down the aisle and giving a toast is just too\u2026expected? Good news: There are plenty of fun, low-pressure, and totally meaningful ways to spotlight your dad (or father figure) on the big day. From creative roles to behind-the-scenes moments, here are unexpected and heartwarming ideas that\u2019ll make him feel just as important as he is to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Let Him Be the First Look<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, first looks with dad are trending\u00a0hard<\/em>. This sweet, private moment gives your father a chance to see you in your wedding look before anyone else (cue tears and proud smiles).\u00a0Bonus:<\/strong>\u00a0The photos are always gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Have Him Emcee the Reception<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dad\u2019s the guy who\u2019s always telling stories or making people laugh with his eye-roll-worthy dad jokes, let him lean into it! Ask him to emcee the reception\u2014just give him a mic and a (lightly edited) run of show. He\u2019ll feel involved and totally in his element without the pressure of a formal speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can feel the emotions through the screen with this one! \ud83e\udd7a Alyse’s heartfelt gift to her dad made their first look even more unforgettable. \ud83d\udc95 \ud83c\udfa5: Britt Taylor Films Visit lovestoriestv.com or click the link in bio to see more emotional real wedding videos. #fatherofthebride<\/a> #weddingtok<\/a> #emotional<\/a> #firstlook<\/a> #weddinggift<\/a> #giftinspo<\/a> #weddinginpso<\/a> <\/p> \u266c original sound – LoveStoriesTV | Wedding Inspo<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>