Festive Fridays: Bride Ashley + Father David Bust a Move for their Father-Daughter Dance

Today our newest team member Star shared with us this amazing story she'd seen on Good Morning America this morning and we knew we had to share it with you as today's Festive Friday!

Photo courtesy of Good Morning America

We absolutely adore the story of Bride Ashley Richmond and her Father David Sparks who practiced this choreographed dance for close to two months prior to her big day.  For their August wedding they blew guests away with their surprise performance which started off with one of our favorite song's "My Girl" by The Temptations.  Their dance continued and really took a magical turn including such songs as "Stanky Legg", "Boogie Shoes", "My Dougie" and another favorite "Jump on it".  Off course they couldn't end the performance without a little Beyonce, taking the last steps to "Single Ladies" and concluding with a ring shot!

Our summary really doesn't do this powerful duo justice though, check it out for yourself!   

Also, be sure to check out their live reenactment on Good Morning America from today.

Ashely nor her Father never thought their dance, which was uploaded on YouTube would ever become as popular as it has, however they're so excited by it!

Do you think you have the moves to pull something like this off?  Would you pair up with your groom, bridal party, father or even wedding crowd to put on a little extra special entertainment?  What about your groom and his mom?  We're curious to hear what your thoughts are and see if you've got the moves, what song would you pick?

Hot of the Press: New Father - Daughter Sweetness by Edwin McCain

Last Friday we received a letter from Saguaro Road Records in regards to Edwin McCain's new hit single "Walk with You". We were definitely excited, maybe somewhat curious, but the letter mentioned we'd be receiving it separately so we set it aside. Well... today we received our copy and the song is AMAZING!

In the past, we have always favored songs by Edwin McCain like "I'll Be" and "I could not ask for more" for weddings, the lyrics and the romance in his music is so powerful. These songs have always been favorites to suggest to our Brides and we were very excited with the news of a new song to suggest, especially one for the Father-Daughter dance. While we've always used songs like "Butterfly Kisses", "I loved her First" and even "My Girl", this one is definitely jumping to the top of our list!

Take a listen for yourself and feel free to comment and let us know what you think! Don't forget to silence our wedding suggestions playlist at the bottom of the page before you begin!



We love it! It's so beautiful and sweet, we're thrilled to begin using it as I know this is a song both Fathers and Daughters will relate too. We are very happy to share it with you and all our brides, especially our 2010 brides currently picking out their song choices.

To download this song and have it for your special day, go to this website.

Happy Listening!

Happy Father's Day!

Today is a very special yet hard day. For everyone out there with their Father still alive, I wish you a Happy Holiday and make sure you hug your father and tell him that you love him!


Here are a couple of my favorite poems and quotes!

"We may not shower him with praise
Nor mention his name in song,
And sometimes it seems that we forget
The joy he spreads as he goes along,
But it doesn’t mean that we don’t know
The wonderful role that he has had.
And away down deep in every heart
There’s a place that is just for Dad....."
- Author Unknown

A Dad is
"A Dad is respected because he gives his children leadership.
A Dad is appreciated because he gives his children care.
A Dad is valued because he gives his children time.
A Dad is loved because he gives his children the one thing they treasure most - himself."
- Author Unknown

F.A.T.H.E.R.S.
"F" aithful.
"A" lways there.
"T" rustworthy.
"H" onoring.
"E" ver-loving.
"R" ighteous.
"S" upportive.
- Author Unknown

A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.
- Author Unknown

Happy Father's Day
"Happy Father's Day" means more than have a happy day.
Within those words lie lots of things we never get to say.
It means we love you first of all,
Then thanks for all you do.
It means you mean a lot to us,
And that we honor you.

But most of all, I guess it means that we are thinking of...
Your happiness on this, your day,
with pleasure and with love.
- Author Unknown

"My father died many years ago, and yet when something special happens to me, I talk to him secretly not really knowing whether he hears, but it makes me feel better to half believe it."
– Natasha Josefowitz


While my father is no longer with me, I know he is up above smiling down and so proud! For those of you that don't know, Sterling Engagements is named after him, so Father's Day is always really special around here.

And again... Happy Father's Day!