Father Daughter Dance Songs can be a very important part of your wedding reception. Whether you are looking for modern father daughter dance songs, or different, unique father daughter dance songs, we have you covered!
(We even have a great list of Mother Daughter Dance Songs below as well!)
There are some upbeat father daughter dance songs, alternative, country, short father daughter dance songs and make-you-cry Father Daughter wedding dance songs for you below.
If you’re anything like me, you might not even be able to get through some of these songs without several tears. The Father Daughter Dance is something very special between you and your dad. Some even call it Daddy Daughter Dance Songs.
Obviously, depending on the relationship with your father, there are lots of songs to choose from.
You can go sappy and sad, to happy and upbeat.
We know everyone has a different relationship with their fathers, so we’re assuming that if you are reading this, you are most likely doing a father/daughter dance with your dad, stepfather, or someone who is a father figure to you.
Lots of these can be perfect Stepfather Daughter Dance Songs as well.
We know your dad loves you and this dance is going to be one of the most special memories of you and your him together. If you’re working on your wedding songs, check out our best first dance songs.
We surveyed lots of brides about their best father daughter dance song choices. Here’s what they said…
Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas
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And check out these ideas for a daddy daughter date.
Modern Father Daughter Dance Songs
If you are looking for modern father daughter songs that are newer in the past couple years, this list is for you.
These newer songs are definitely not overused as for father daughter dances, so you’re sure to have a unique father daughter dance song for your big day.
Here are some new Father Daughter Dance Songs to check out:
Dad– Tyler Wood
Beautiful Memory – Scott Keo
Letter to My Daughter – Quando Rondo
Like My Daddy – Lenasia Tyson
For My Daughter – Kane Brown
Maggie May Dreams – David “Ace” Cannon
First Man – Camila Cabello
Forever Young – Andrea von Kampen
Upbeat Father Daughter Songs
If you’re one who doesn’t want to be balling their eyes out during your daddy daughter dance, you might opt for a more upbeat father daughter dance songs you can jive to.
Instead of bringing the tears and making it a more emotional song, keep the song more upbeat with these father daughter dance song ideas.
Dance Like Yo Daddy – Meghan Trainor
I Wouldn’t Be Nothing If I Didn’t Have You – Monsters Inc.
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – James Taylor
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
My Girl – The Temptations
Stand By Me – Ben E King
You Are The Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Short Father Daughter Dance Songs
As much as the Father Daughter Dance is so important, we know how awkward it can be to be the only ones dancing with everyone watching you.
Plus you also want to get the party started. If you still want to honor your dad with a dance, but want to keep it on the shorter side, these short father daughter dance songs are 3 minutes or under!
Sweet Pea– Amos Lee
Ain’t That Love – Ray Charles
Father Daughter Dance – Craig Cardiff
Forever Young – Andrea von Kampen
Gracie – Ben Folds
Father Daughter Country Songs
These Father Daughter Dance Songs are Country Songs for the girl who loves all things country.
If you’re looking for the perfect daddy daughter song for your wedding, here’s a list of some country father daughter dance songs for your to choose from:
My Little Girl – Tim Mcgraw Father Daughter Dance Song
The Dance – Garth Brooks Father Daughter Dance Song
I Loved Her First – Heartland
He Didn’t Have To Be – Brad Paisley (stepfather daughter dance song)
Daddy – Abby Anderson
Just Fishin – Trace Adkins
Today – Brad Paisley
Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney
Kiss An Angel Good Morning – Charlie Pride
American Girl – Trisha Yearwood
Who I Am – Jessica Andrews
Diamonds & Daughters – Aaron Watson
Remember When – Alan Jackson
There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney
Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray
It Won’t Be Like This For Long– Darius Rucker
My Wish– Rascal Flatts
Dance With My Daughter – Jason Blaine
For My Daughter – Kane Brown
Non-Country Daddy Daughter Dance Songs
We know wedding songs seem to be crazy full of country songs, and many brides want to steer clear of the cliche father daughter country songs, so this list is for you.
The rest of these songs are some of the most popular Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas from other brides:
Not All Heros Wear Capes– Owl City
When You Need Me – Bruce Springsteen
Daddy’s Little Girl – The Shires
God Only Knows– Beach Boys
Dear Daughter- Halestorm
One Call Away – Charlie Puth
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
You Raised Me Up – Celtic Woman
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
My Girl – The Temptations
Daddy Dance With Me – Krystal Keith
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
Vienna– Billy Joel
Always Be Your Baby – Natalie Grant
Daddy – Beyonce
She’s On Her Way-Phil Vassar
I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
The Girl You Think I Am – Carrie Underwood
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Michael Buble
Thank You For Loving Me – Bon Jovi
My Little Girl – Somo
The Way You Look Tonight – Michael Buble
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
In My Life – The Beatles
You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
Your Song – Elton John
Wildflowers – Tom Petty
Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
Glitter In The Air – P!nk
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You– Rod Stewart
Turpelo Honey– Van Morrison
Wherever You Will Go– Charlene Soraia
Fathers and Daughters -Michael Bolton
More I Cannot Wish You– Paul McCartney
Daughter-Loudon Wainwright
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin
Sweet Child Of Mine– Russell Joe
Sweet Child of Mine – The Sheryl Crow
A Little Tenderness – Frank Sinatra
Soulshine – Allman Brothers
You’re My Inspiration – Chicago
Stealing Cinderella – Chuck Wicks
The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley
What a Wonderful World – Louie Armstrong
Letting You Go – Sara Evans
Blackbird – The Beatles
My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
When You Say Nothing At All– Alison Krauss
I Will – the Beatles
As– Stevie Wonder
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
Lullaby – Billy Joel
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bett Middler
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
That’s My Daughter in the Water
How You’ve Grown – 10,000 Maniacs
Your Father Daughter dance is a very important part of your wedding.
If you are honoring your dad at your wedding with a Daddy Daughter Dance, these songs should help you get started to figure out which song will be best for you.
Mother/ Daughter Dance Songs
Some brides are opting to do a dance with their moms for various reasons. So, we have made a list of great mother daughter dance songs as well. We asked brides what their song choice was, and added them below.
Mamas Song – Carrie Underwood
I Turn To You – Christina Aguilara
Mom – Meghan Trainor
Like My Mother Does – Kristy Lee Cook
Like My Mother Does – Lauren Alaina
In My Daughters Eyes – Martina McBride
Mama – The Spice Girls
You Should be Here – Cole Swindell
I Hope You Dance – Leeann Womack
If It Wasn’t For A Woman – Kellie Pickler
Mother – Sugarland
I’ll Be – Reba McEntire
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Somebody’s Hero – Jamie O’Neil
Mother Like Mine – The Band Perry
The Best Day – Taylor Swift
Daughters – John Mayer
Momma He’s Crazy – The Judds
Mom – Garth Brooks
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray
Check out our lists of all your wedding song ideas!
First Dance Wedding Song Ideas
Bridal Bouquet Toss Wedding Songs.
Songs For The Bride to Walk Down The Aisle
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