Fathers of the bride are the most emotional people in weddings because they feel as if they are letting go of and giving away their little princesses. What you can do for your dad for the last time before you become a full blown wife to the man you love is to dance with him on your wedding day.
The father daughter wedding songs is not just a small part of the wedding reception. It is a very significant ceremonial tradition that means something to all fathers whose daughters are taking the next step in their adult lives.
A very important part of this dance is the accompanying song.
Here are 5 great father-daughter wedding songs for your wedding:
- In my daughter’s eyes by Martina McBride
- Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
- And then they do by Trace Adkins
- I’ll Remember by Madonna
- Because you loved me by Celine Dion
Guide to Choosing songs for the father-daughter dance
Traditionally, you have to choose a slow song, preferably a classic, which your dad can most relate to. It can be as sentimental as you want it to be or perhaps cheery to offset the general mood. It has to be something that is fun to dance to but still incredibly meaningful.
There are so many classic songs that will be great for the father-daughter dance but you can also choose contemporary tunes depending on your taste. Contrary to what you might be thinking, it does not have to be a very sombre dance. In fact, it should be as fun as possible since it is after all, a celebration of life and love.
Here are other songs that will be appropriate for the father-daughter dance:
- Can you feel the love tonight by Elton John
- Sweet Child of Mine by Sheryl Crow or Guns and Roses (slower rendition)
- Father’s Eyes by Amy Grant
- The Way you look tonight by Frank Sinatra
- Daddy’s hands by Holly Dunn
- Father and daughter by Paul Simon
- Just the way you are by Billy Joel
- A song for my daughter
- Isn’t she lovely by Stevie Wonder
- In My Life by the Beatles
- Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
- Daddy’s Girl by Red Sovine
- Dance with my father by Luther Vandross
- There you’ll be by Faith Hill
- Daddy’s Little Girl by Michael Bolton
To make the father-daughter dance more perfect, you can listen to the song options and try to dance to it. This way, you’ll know which one is best for light dancing or waltz, etc.
One of the most important things that you have to know about weddings is that doing trial runs for every part of the ceremony as well as the reception would do a lot of good.
Once you have settled on the song, the next step is to polish the order of dances to make the flow of the event as smooth as possible.
