Of course there are many special memories made throughout your wedding day that you will be sure to cherish for the rest of your life. However, not too many of them can top that oh-so-sweet father/daughter dance. This is not only a very special and memorable moment for you, but for your father as well. This dance is such a monumental event in a father’s life. Chances are, he will be just as much of an emotional wreck as you. Make it as beautiful as possible for you both by choosing the perfect song!
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SONG FOR YOUR FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
Deciding on the perfect father/daughter dance song is a very particular and delicate process. You want to choose that perfect sweet song that is near and dear to your heart. It should be a song depicting that one of a kind relationship between a girl and her father. It doesn’t matter if it’s old or new or what genre it falls in. All that matters is how the song makes you feel about that first special man in your life. If you two share a special song, that’s a great option too!
BEST FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE SONGS
From the most popular to those that are just plum perfect for the occasion- we’ve compiled a list of the top 50 absolute best father/daughter dance songs to choose from. Take a listen- just make sure you’ve got some tissues near by. We’re sure you’ll find the perfect selection for you and your first true love, daddy. Here we go…
A Wink and a Smile — Harry Connick Jr.
Always, in All Ways — Kenny Loggins
Butterfly Kisses — Bob Carlisle
Brown Eyed Girl — Van Morrison
Because You Loved Me — Céline Dion
Constellations — Jack Johnson
Count on Me — Bruno Mars
Come Fly With Me — Frank Sinatra
Cinderella — Steven Curtis Chapman
Daddy — Beyoncé
Daughters — John Mayer
Daughter — Loudon Wainwright III
Dance With My Father — Luther Vandross
Father and Daughter — Paul Simon
Gracie — Ben Folds
Hero — Mariah Carey
How Sweet It Is — James Taylor
Have I Told You Lately — Rod Stewart
It Won’t Be Like This for Long — Darius Rucker
I Loved Her First — Heartland
I’ve Got the World on a String — Frank Sinatra
I Hope You Dance — Lee Ann Womack
I Got You Babe — Sonny & Cher
Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
It Had to Be You — Ray Charles
Just Fishin’ — Trace Adkins
Kind and Generous — Natalie Merchant
Let Your Heart Sing — Katharine McPhee
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) — Billy Joel
My Girl — the Temptations
My Wish — Rascal Flatts
My Little Girl — Tim McGraw
Oh! My Papa — Eddie Fisher
Somethin’ Special — Colbie Caillat
Sweet Child O’ Mine — Guns N’ Roses
Sweet Pea — Amos Lee
Times of Your Life — Paul Anka
Thank You — 33Miles
The Way You Look Tonight — Frank Sinatra
The Wonder of You — Elvis Presley
There Goes My Life — Kenny Chesney
The Long and Winding Road — the Beatles
Unforgettable — Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
When You Need Me — Bruce Springsteen
What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong
You’ve Got A Friend — Scotty McCreery
You Are the Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder
You Are So Beautiful — Joe Cocker
You Raise Me Up — Josh Groban
Your Song — Elton John
BONUS TIPS TO REMEMBER
Before you make your final decision on which song your choose for your father/daughter dance, be sure to remember these helpful tips:
- Set the mood. Do you want your song to be a tear jerker or will you choose a light hearted comedic approach that will have everyone in tears from laughter?
- Make sure your song coincides with the type of dancing you will do. Will it be a traditional slow dance, ballroom style, or something more up tempo? Just makes sure you (and dad!) are comfortable busting a move to whatever music you choose.
All of these things considered, just remember the most important thing when selecting the perfect song for your father daughter dance is to make it a beautiful memory for your both to cherish all your lives.
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