Choosing a song for the father-daughter dance at a wedding can be a heartfelt moment. Here are 10 popular choices (In no particular order) that span several decades and musical genres:
1. “I Loved Her First” – Heartland (July 2006)
2. “My Girl” – The Temptations (December 1964)
3. “Butterfly Kisses” – Bob Carlisle (May 1997)
4. “Dance with My Father” – Luther Vandross (May 2003)
5. “Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder (September 1976)
6. “Unforgettable” – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole (1991, original by Nat King Cole in 1951)
7. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra (Recorded in 1964, originally from the film “Swing Time” in 1936)
8. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses (August 1988)
9. “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” – Stevie Wonder (March 1973)
10. “Father and Daughter” – Paul Simon (November 2002)
These songs are all about the special bond between a father and daughter, making them perfect for this moment. However, the best song for your father-daughter dance is the one that has personal meaning to you and your father.
Technically speaking, you can choose any song that you want for you and your Dad’s dance. Other popular choices are “My Wish” – Rascal Flatts, “I Hope You Dance” – Faith Hill and “Father and Daughter” – Paul Simon. What songs did we miss? Let us know in Comments.
