The proper respectful way of saying he is wanting to ask permission marry one day, also know as giving her hand away. It's very old tradition, also goes along with during the wedding the father of the brides gives away the bride.

Shiiiit... Cars and women are one in the same. They both want money They come in many colors Hopefully, they both are curvy Some whine Some are loud Some are fast Some have damage Some are repairable Many leave you stranded Others never go Well I could go on forever, this isn't a bad thing. If I related a woman to a car it should be taken as a compliment

Its more so the fathers side of things, he was the one who raised and protected the girl, more or less chasing of the horny ***** in the girls teen years (cleaning the shotgun before the first date anybody?) SOO... the fiance is requesting the fathers approval, to make him look better than the random guy who wants to knock her up. Eventually (if they have kids) repeat cycle. At least thats the way i think of it. Of course the woman has a right to ignore her father and get married anyways, unless she has a legitment reason, thats really harsh since he raised her.