Weddings
27 special father-daughter wedding songs
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Weddings
27 special father-daughter wedding songs
While the first dance with your betrothed is a special moment, few things compare to the moment a bride hits the dance floor with the person who helped raise her. The best father-daughter wedding songs celebrate the bond between parent and child while acknowledging the passing of the torch that occurs when parents give their daughter away.
Traditional picks: Classics are classic for a reason.
1. Stevie Wonder – “Isn't She Lovely”
2. Nancy Sinatra – "It's for My Dad"
3. The Temptations – "My Girl"
4. Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole – "Unforgettable"
5. Johnny Cash – "You Are My Sunshine"
6. Louis Armstrong – "What a Wonderful World"
The new standards: Though these songs are relatively new, expect them to become staples at weddings and family celebrations in the years to come.
7. Ben Folds – "Gracie"
8. Paul Simon – "Father and Daughter"
9. Tom Petty – "Wildflowers"
10. Wilco – "My Darling"
11. Amos Lee – "Sweet Pea"
Tearjerkers: Beautiful and celebratory, these songs are a shoe-in to bring tears of joy to friends and family alike on your big day.
12. The Flaming Lips – "Do You Realize?"
13. R.E.M. – "At My Most Beautiful"
14. Tobias Jesso Jr. – "For You"
15. The Drifters – "Save the Last Dance for Me"
16. Karen O – "All is Love"
The Beatles: The Fab Four were musically innovative and knew their way around a hook, but they also weren't afraid to get sentimental.
17. The Beatles – "Two of Us"
18. The Beatles – "In My Life"
19. The Beatles – "She's Leaving Home"
20. The Beatles – "I Will"
21. The Beatles – "Here Comes the Sun"
22. The Beatles – "Across the Universe"
Unconditional: These songs celebrate the intense bond that exists betweens fathers and daughters.
23. Queen – "You're my Best Friend"
24. Simon and Garfunkel – "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine"
25. Bruce Springsteen – "When You Need Me"
26. Loudon Wainwright III – "Daughter"
27. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson – "Your Daddy Loves You"
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Traditional picks: Classics are classic for a reason.
1. Stevie Wonder – “Isn't She Lovely”
2. Nancy Sinatra – "It's for My Dad"
3. The Temptations – "My Girl"
4. Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole – "Unforgettable"
5. Johnny Cash – "You Are My Sunshine"
6. Louis Armstrong – "What a Wonderful World"
The new standards: Though these songs are relatively new, expect them to become staples at weddings and family celebrations in the years to come.
7. Ben Folds – "Gracie"
8. Paul Simon – "Father and Daughter"
9. Tom Petty – "Wildflowers"
10. Wilco – "My Darling"
11. Amos Lee – "Sweet Pea"
Tearjerkers: Beautiful and celebratory, these songs are a shoe-in to bring tears of joy to friends and family alike on your big day.
12. The Flaming Lips – "Do You Realize?"
13. R.E.M. – "At My Most Beautiful"
14. Tobias Jesso Jr. – "For You"
15. The Drifters – "Save the Last Dance for Me"
16. Karen O – "All is Love"
The Beatles: The Fab Four were musically innovative and knew their way around a hook, but they also weren't afraid to get sentimental.
17. The Beatles – "Two of Us"
18. The Beatles – "In My Life"
19. The Beatles – "She's Leaving Home"
20. The Beatles – "I Will"
21. The Beatles – "Here Comes the Sun"
22. The Beatles – "Across the Universe"
Unconditional: These songs celebrate the intense bond that exists betweens fathers and daughters.
23. Queen – "You're my Best Friend"
24. Simon and Garfunkel – "That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine"
25. Bruce Springsteen – "When You Need Me"
26. Loudon Wainwright III – "Daughter"
27. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson – "Your Daddy Loves You"
Read more:
How real couples solved their wedding problems
8 tips for writing your own wedding vows
6 wedding apps to make planning easier
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