While a father’s role in planning the wedding may not be that of his wife, he plays a big role in the wedding. Traditionally, the Father of the Bride is responsible for walking his daughter down the aisle and the very familiar father-daughter dance at the reception venue, after which he leads her to her husband to celebrate the change in marital status.
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Centuries ago, the Father of the Bride dance was the opening to the reception. Custom dictated that dad escort daughter to the dance floor, dance a stanza or two of the special song selected to mark this important moment, and then presenting her to the groom where she steps into her new role as a wife.

Through decades of progress, the custom of a father passing his daughter to the groom became passé, but the tradition of the father-daughter dance continued as a celebratory expectation. Today’s first dance is usually reserved for the newly wedded couple.

Husband and wife take to the floor to begin the festivities. Often, the attendants and guests are asked to join the couple on the dance floor to mark the happy occasion.

The second dance is usually when the Father of the Bride leads his princess out to the floor to celebrate her day. Music for this dance range from childhood favorites to songs that represent their special relationship.

Thank Heaven for Little Girls, Butterfly Kisses, My Girl, and I Loved Her First are a few popular choices, but any song that has meaning to the bride and her father will fit. Many brides choose a song that dad taught them to dance to when they were little or a song that is remembered because it was played so often during childhood.

Recently a bride chose Take Me Out to the Ballgame played for her father-daughter dance because it was the first song her dad taught her to sing. The reception hall filled with the sound of guests’ voices joining in as the bride’s father swayed his daughter around the ballroom floor.

The style of dance shared between a bride and her father should be considered in advance of the big day, Waltzing, two-stepping, and swing are a few of the more popular dances, however, you should feel free to think outside of the box.

In recent years, choreographed dance numbers have become popular. Dads and daughters come up with special routines under the professional guidance of a dance instructor or coach. Adding to the fun at many receptions is the inclusion of the mother of the bride and the groom’s parents too.

The bond between a daughter and her father is unique and deserves to be highlighted. As you plan your wedding reception, consider including this time-honored tradition that will live in your memories forever.
The Grand Ballroom at Le Pavillon is the perfect setting for this cherished memory, call to schedule your private tour of our wedding and reception venue in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Weddings are full of traditions, exchanging rings, wearing a white gown, the groom not seeing his bride until the day of the wedding in said white garment are but a few of the traditions that seem to transcend time. Traditions start when someone finds a unique way to express themselves, creating an atmosphere that is memorable for the couple and their guest. The reception venue is where it all starts.
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Today’s engaged couple need look no further than Le Pavillon in Lafayette.  This venue stands ready to host wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies or engagement parties.  The couple that chooses this grand setting will begin a new tradition.  For years to come, generation will return to this venue for special celebrations.

Wedding receptions and parties date back centuries and have taken place in some form in nearly every recorded culture.  These celebrations are traditionally held when the wedded couple is presented and received into their community.  A few traditions at these festivities include toasting the couple, feasting in celebration, special music, dancing, and presenting the newlyweds with gifts.

In the United States, wedding receptions were commonly held at home before World War II.  After the second World War, couples turned to ballrooms, community centers, and church halls where they would form a receiving line to greet those who witnessed the wedding ceremony.

Today’s wedded couple are received after their wedding ceremony in a more triumphant style.  The freshly married couple are gloriously introduced to their guests at the reception venue while music plays, friends and family applaud and congratulate the couple as they jubilantly take to the floor for their first dance.

The type of reception that follows your nuptials will be as unique as you and your partner. Whether you crave the intimacy of a small dinner party with a string quartet, a ballroom filled with hundreds of guests, or a celebration that incorporates all the traditions and with modern twists, Le Pavillon will honor your vision.

As the newest wedding reception venue in Lafayette Louisiana, Le Pavillon is building a reputation for excellence.  Poised to become the destination for discerning couples planning their wedding, it all starts with an appointment to view this beautiful facility.

To arrange your private showing of Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette call 337-371-1076.

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A spectacular venue is an essential element for a memorable wedding. Whether your taste leans towards a traditional setting with columns, a modern environment with lots of light, or a simple elegant backdrop, the beautiful Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette is an inspired choice for Acadiana brides and grooms.

Lavishly designed and decorated for the most discriminating tastes, the newest wedding venue in Lafayette provides an idyllic backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. The design is inspired featuring the immense grand ballroom as well as two exquisite event rooms and the Parc Lafayette Colonnade.

Grand French architecture and exquisite eye pleasing antique décor honors the heritage of the area and serves as a breathtaking backdrop for the festivities that celebrate your love. Brides, grooms, and their families and friends will marvel at the tasteful, exclusive facility located in our lifestyle center known as Parc Lafayette.

This destination is designed to impress even the most discriminating personalities. Imagine your guests passing gracious statues, bubbling fountains, and lovely shops and eateries that dot the pristine streets on the grounds of this local center.

Adding to the romance of the day, your guests then enter the facility to have their senses filled with old world opulence. Whether you utilize the Lafayette Room, Acadiana Room, Parc Lafayette Colonnade, or the Grand Ballroom, your wedding dreams will come true at this one-of-a-kind wedding venue.

An awe-inspiring wedding venue lays the foundation for the most romantic and thrilling day of your life. Le Pavillon understands this and thought of every detail to ensure your wedding day is wonderful.

As you envision and plan your perfect wedding, you will hire professionals to capture your event with candid shots as well as structured portraits. The background in those photographs must be a reflective vision of your perfect day.  This is another reason your wedding venue needs to be an inspired choice.

Le Pavilion’s carefully chosen team of professionals are accommodating, and helpful to all involved in making sure your day is a grand triumph. Working together with local partners to ensure your special day flows beautifully from beginning to end is a given for these specialists. Established relationships with event planners, florists, caters, photographers, and videographers allow for each detail of your wedding to be considered and paid the proper attention necessary for the ultimate experience.

The bountiful capability of your Le Pavilion wedding venue team will make your special day exceeds your expectations. For years to come, the happy couple, their families, and guests will rave about the ultimate experience shared at this exquisite location.
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Arrange your private showing today of Lafayette’s newest wedding venue by contacting Le Pavilion. This very much in demand location books months in advance. Your fairytale wedding needs a magical location and that is what you’ll discover Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette.

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