Best Father-Daughter Dance Songs

The father-daughter dance is a time-honoured tradition, one that is an essential part of the wedding reception. I always found this dance to be a very special one for any wedding I’ve attended. It represents a woman leaving her father’s home and starting a new home with her husband. Finding the right song for the father-daughter dance might take a little time. There’s definitely more options for the first dance as bride and groom. When you think about choosing a song for the father-daughter dance, you’ll need to consider what kind of song you’d like for the occasion. Are you looking for something upbeat or would you prefer a slower song that’s more sentimental? If you go the sentimental route, you’ll want to make sure your song provides the right sentiment without it sounding sexual. Would you want something a bit more modern or do you think a classic song might be best for your wedding? Here are a few of my favourites, a mix of classics and some modern songs as well: 

• Stevie Wonder – Isn’t she lovely
• Natalie Grant – Always be your baby
• Luther Vandross – Dance with my Father
• Chrisette Michele – Your Joy (double check this one)
• Adele – Make you feel my love
• James Morrison – Until the Stars Go Out
• Whitney Houston – You’ll never stand alone
• Christina Aguilera – I turn to You
• Phil Collins – You’ll be in my heart
• Frank Sinatra – The way you look tonight
• Lee Ann Womack – I hope you dance
• Celine Dion – These are the special times
• Whitney Houston – Count on me
• Dean Martin – I wish you love
• Rascal Flatts – My wish

What are some of your favourite songs? What song are you thinking of choosing for your father-daughter dance at your wedding?