After walking you down the aisle during your ceremony, the next huge moment in your father’s life will come when he hits the dance floor with you for the first dance. This is a pivotal moment that you’ll remember for the rest of your life, so ensuring that you have the soundtrack that hits the right note will make it all the more memorable.
- Billy Joel, “Lullabye.”
If you want to make sure that there’s not a dry eye in the house, you can’t do better than this somber, but extremely heartfelt ballad. Set against a late evening or sunset, this is a fabulous choice for you and your father’s special moment.
- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
This is a classic that never seems to go out of style and is tailor-made for a slow dance with your Dad. It is particularly powerful for outdoor, summer weddings that make the song feel like the perfect end to a gorgeous afternoon.
- Paul Simon, “Father and Daughter.”
If you want to say everything you’ve always wanted to say to your Dad with a song, Paul Simon’s contemporary hit is right to the point! This is absolutely perfect for the bride who is a bit more sentimental and wants to tug at her father’s heart strings!
- Frank Sinatra, “Come Fly with Me.”
Not every father-daughter dance should end in happy tears and mascara stains! Frank Sinatra is never out-of-place at a wedding, and this classic tune is a fabulous choice for your special day. Your Dad will be more than willing to show off his dance moves and prepare to be dipped plenty!
- Stevie Wonder, “Isn’t She Lovely.”
Another more lively number, Stevie Wonder’s classic has been used the world over on wedding days, and it has the perfect mix of emotion, rhythm and energy to give you and your father the chance to strut your stuff!
