The father/daughter dance is always one of the best moments of the wedding reception. Whether you?re dancing with your dad, your step-dad, your uncle, your brother, or someone else special in your life, it?s a chance to recognize that person and share a sweet moment with them on the dance floor.
While some dad and daughter duos want to have that moment where everyone is grabbing for the nearest tissue, other father/daughter dances are more about showing off your amazing dance skills (and some even end up going viral). Whatever kind of father/daughter dance you want to have, you?ll of course need to pick out the perfect song. Here?s a list of some of our favorite songs for the occasion broken down into categories to help you find the one that is perfect for you and your dear old dad.
Songs for the Sweetest Moment
When it comes to your father/daughter dance, your dad advised you that he wants something sweet and sincere. These songs are sure to not only get your old man a little teary eyed, but also the entirety of your wedding guests.
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Vienna – Billy Joel
In My Life – The Beatles
Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
Classic Father/Daughter Dance Songs (Minus the Ones that Make You Cringe)
When you think of a father/daughter dance, you might start to roll your eyes at how corny they are with their sappy lyrics. These songs, however, are classics that skip...