The Father Daughter dance we believe is just as important as the bridal dance. It’s your turn to thank your Dad for his love and support throughout the years and show the world how much he means to you. Take the time to honor the first man you ever loved by carefully choosing a song that represents your relationship.
For some inspiration, here’s the Top 50 most requested Father Daughter wedding dance songs created by DJ Intelligence, a service that collects data from thousands of weddings across the country.
A tip for the Father Daughter dance is to play one of your dads favorite songs as a surprise for when he joins you on the dance floor.
1. I Loved Her First by Heartland
2. My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
3. My Wish by Rascal Flatts
4. My Girl by Temptations
5. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
6. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
7. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
8. The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
9. Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman
10. In My Life by the Beatles
11. Father and Daughter by Paul Simon
12. Over the Rainbow by Israel ‘Iz’ Kamakawiwo’ole
13. Walk With You by Edwin McCain
14. Because You Loved Me (Theme from Up Close and Personal) by Celine Dion
15. Unforgettable by Natalie with Nat King Cole
16. It Won’t Be Like This For Long by Darius Rucker
17. Daughters by John Mayer
18. Just Fishin’ by Trace Adkins
19. Daughter by Loudon Wainwright III
20. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
21. Lullabye (Goodnight my Angel) by Billy Joel
22. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
23. Wildflowers by Tom Petty
24. There You’ll Be by Faith hill
25. Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
26. Stealing cinderella by Chuck Wicks
27. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
28. Stand By Me by Ben E. King
29. Forever Young by Rod Stewart
30. Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart
31. Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross
32. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
33. Daddy’s Little Girl by Al Martino
34. You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins
35. Tough Little Boys by Gary Allan
36. God Only Knows by Beach Boys
37. You Are So Beautiful by Joe Crocker
38. You’ll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins
39. Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel
40. Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison
41. He Didn’t Have To Be by Brad Paisley
42. Marry Me by Train
43. The Way You Look Tonight (From Father of The Bride)
44. There Goes My Life by Kenny Chesney
45. Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) by Neil Diamond
46. Tiny Dancer by Elton John
47. In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride
48. How Sweet It Is by James Taylor
49. Your Joy by Michele Chrisette
50. I’ll Always Be Your Baby
The list above is just a suggested selection of songs that can be used for the Father Daughter
dance and all work very well. Make it personal and pick one that best suits you.