The father-daughter dance is a touching tribute to your relationship with your dad and can also be a fun expression of your personalities. Depending on your wedding-day timeline, the father-daughter dance often takes place in between meal courses or following the bride and groom’s first dance; it can also be combined with the mother-son dance. After the parent dances, have your DJ or bandleader invite guests to join in to kick off the dance party.
Here’s a list of fun, classic, and sweet songs to help inspire your choice for your dad-and-daughter dance.
Country
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “In My Daughter's Eyes” by Martina McBride
- “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
- “It’s For My Dad” by Nancy Sinatra
- “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
- “Just Fishin’” by Trace Adkins
- “You Are My Sunshine” by Johnny Cash
Folk
- “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
- “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young
- “You've Got a Friend” by James Taylor
- “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty
- “Forever Young” by Joan Baez
- “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof
- "Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright III
Jazz
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie and Nat King Cole
- “The Best Is Yet To Come” by Michael Bublé
- “Here Comes The Sun” by Nina Simone
- “My Funny Valentine” by Frank Sinatra
- “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “My Mother’s Eyes” by Etta Jones
- “God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday
Pop
- “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John
- “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
- “Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
- “Daughters” by John Mayer
- “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
- “Forever Young” by Alphaville
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “I'll Stand by You” by The Pretenders
- “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny
R&B
- “I'll Be There” by The Jackson 5
- “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross
- “Sugar Dumpling” by Sam Cooke
- “Daddy” by Beyoncé
Rock
- “In My Life” by The Beatles
- “God Only Knows” by Beach Boys
- “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart
- “You'll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins
- “When You Need Me” by Bruce Springsteen
- “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac
- “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed
- “Walk With You” by Edwin McCain
- “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
- “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin
- “Make Me Smile” by Chicago
- “Somebody’s Baby” by Jackson Browne
- “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top
- “Sweet Child O Mine” by Guns n Roses
- “She’s a Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones
- “Kind & Generous” by Natalie Merchant
Soul
- “Isn't She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Can't Take That Away From Me” by Ella Fitzgerald
- “Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke
- “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
- “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee
