by DD on November 27th, 2006

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For my wedding I'm looking for a great song for the father daughter dance. Any recommendations?

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  • by mptaker on November 27th, 2006

    mptaker

    1) Butterfly Kisses
    Bob Carlisle's Butterfly Kisses is one of the all-time favorites. The message is loved by dads and daughters alike and the tempo makes dancing easy.

    2) When Angels Fly
    When Angels Fly is a new addition to our top ten list of father-daughter wedding songs. Performed by Tony Ransom & The Heavely Light Orchestra, it is at once inspiring and memorable.

    3) My Girl
    The classic My Girl by The Temptations is a song some of the fathers just loved. It is fun to dance to, and brings back some memories for the fathers of their teenage years.

    4) Through the Years
    Through the Years by Kenny Rogers is a timeless song of love and is a favorite of many of my friends. It is a little bit country, which appeals to many dads and daughters, but is sweet and memorable.

    5) Sunrise Sunset
    The wedding song from the Fiddler on the Roof is a long time favorite for the dad and daughter dance. It was sung at my wedding reception 26 years ago, and has special memories for me. And it makes for an elegant dance given the slow and graceful tempo.

    6) How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
    This James Taylor classic hit is a great but less often used wedding dance choice. Many dads remember it from their youth and it is a lot of fun to dance to. This is not your classic waltz, but it is still memorable.

    7) The Way You Look Tonight
    An old Frank Sinatra tune (with the Count Basie orchestra) is a wonderful dad and daughter dance number. It has a fun beat and is well crafted for a litte swing dance at a wedding or reception.

    8) Unforgettable
    You can't listen to Natalie Cole's version of her father's hit Unforgettable without feeling the warm affection between a father and a daughter. And it is easy to dance to as well.

    9) Lullabye (Goodnight my Angel)
    One of Billy Joel's soulful songs sings a lullabye to his daughter and provides a favorite dance song for weddings. This is a unique song--not one you'll hear at every wedding--and still is meaningful to a dad and his newlywed daughter.

    10) My Father's Eyes
    Amy Grant's performance of My Father's Eyes is sweet and soulful and will be loved by both you and your daughter.

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  • by Anonymous on November 29th, 2006

    Anonymous

    What A Wonderful World, sung by Louis Armstrong

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  • by Perryman on November 27th, 2006

    Perryman

    At my oldest daughter's wedding, we danced to the Frank Sinatra version of the song "The Way You Look Tonight". It went over well with the crowd, and we will always remember it.

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  • by Just_Wondering...... on November 27th, 2006

    Just_Wondering......

    "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle. I was at a wedding where they used this song for the father daughter dance and half way through the song, the father lets the groom finish the dance, and when they were done, there wasn't a dry eye in the place!

    P.S. http://www.bobcarlisle.com/

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  • by jazzyfay on November 27th, 2006

    jazzyfay

    Butterfly Kisses.
    Aw! I hope you have a wonderful wedding!
    And I'm so glad your father will be there to dance with you and give you away.

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  • by WizardSleeve on November 27th, 2006

    WizardSleeve

    "Annie I'm not you're daddy"

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  • by HappyJeans on November 29th, 2006

    HappyJeans

    The way you look tonight, good luck x

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  • by littl_foggy on January 4th, 2007

    littl_foggy

    my girl

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  • by glamorgirli on December 4th, 2006

    glamorgirli

    theres the new one by heartland "I loved her first".

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  • by tinybubbles is sitting on the carpet read on November 29th, 2006

    tinybubbles is sitting on the carpet read

    how about john mayers, daughters? that would be one.

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  • by Confused12 on April 17th, 2008

    Confused12

    Daughters by John mayer, that song is sweet

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  • by Anonymous on April 17th, 2008

    Anonymous

    My little girl by Tim Mcgraw. It's very pretty.

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  • by Miss Anubis loves this season on April 15th, 2008

    Miss Anubis loves this season

    "You're so Beautiful" -- thats what I'm going to dance with my daddy to when I get married :')

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  • by milk bags on April 15th, 2008

    milk bags

    Bettte Midler Wind beneath my wings...My Father cried for at least an hour afterwards....

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  • by im just a girl. on April 15th, 2008

    im just a girl.

    I'm not shure who sings it but DANCE WITH MY FATHER.
    Its a beautiful song look it up!!

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  • by tarebear012 on January 10th, 2007

    tarebear012

    I Loved Her First by Heartland

    Look at the two of you dancing that way
    Lost in the moment and each others face
    So much in love your alone in this place
    Like there's nobody else in the world
    I was enough for her not long ago
    I was her number one
    She told me so
    And she still means the world to me
    Just so you know
    So be careful when you hold my girl
    Time changes everything
    Life must go on
    And I'm not gonna stand in your way

    But I loved her first and I held her first
    And a place in my heart will always be hers
    From the first breath she breathed
    When she first smiled at me
    I knew the love of a father runs deep
    And I prayed that she'd find you someday
    But it still hard to give her away
    I loved her first

    How could that beautiful women with you
    Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
    The one that I read all those fairy tales to
    And tucked into bed all those nights
    And I knew the first time I saw you with her
    It was only a matter of time

    But I loved her first and I held her first
    And a place in my heart will always be hers
    From the first breath she breathed
    When she first smiled at me
    I knew the love of a father runs deep
    And I prayed that she'd find you someday
    But its still hard to give her away
    I loved her first

    From the first breath she breathed
    When she first smiled at me
    I knew the love of a father runs deep
    Someday you might know what I'm going through
    When a miracle smiles up at you
    I loved her first

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  • by Nick21 on November 29th, 2006

    Nick21

    Oh My Papa. He will love it and so will you ,as you waltz in the one great moment. Blessings to you and your Dad.

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  • by Jimmyp on April 15th, 2008

    Jimmyp

    Maurice Chevalier "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" from Gigi

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  • by justinoldguy on December 9th, 2006

    justinoldguy

    "Daddy's Little Girl" ?

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  • there's a song called "stealing cinderella." i'm not big on country but this song was realllllllllly cute; made my sister cry

    oh and btw congrats on the wedding =)

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  • by VOD on April 17th, 2008

    VOD

    Steven Curtis Chapman - Cinderella

    She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,
    Without a care in the world.
    And I'm sitting here wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders.
    It's been a long day and there's still work to do,
    She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!
    There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin'"
    "Oh please, daddy, please!"

    So I will dance with Cinderella
    While she is here in my arms
    'Cause I know something the prince never knew
    Oh I will dance with Cinderella
    I don't want to miss even one song
    'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
    And she'll be gone.

    She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
    She wants to know if I approve of the dress
    She says, "Dad the prom is just one week away
    And I need to practice my dancin'
    "Oh please, daddy , please!"

    So I will dance with Cinderella
    While she is here in my arms
    'Cause I know something the prince never knew
    Oh I will dance with Cinderella
    I don't want to miss even one song
    'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
    And she'll be gone
    She will be gone

    But she came home today with a ring on her hand
    Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned
    She says, "Dad the wedding's still six months away but I need to practice my dancin'
    "Oh please, daddy , please!"

    So I will dance with Cinderella
    While she is here in my arms
    'Cause I know something the prince never knew
    Oh I will dance with Cinderella
    I don't want to miss even one song
    'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
    And she'll be gone

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  • by gorgeporge123 on April 17th, 2008

    gorgeporge123

    I suggest "Kill 'em all," by metallica, or "Love Stinks."

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  • by luv-puppy-4ever on November 29th, 2006

    luv-puppy-4ever

    1. say goodbye (by chris brown)
    2. cranberries and roses ( by ???)
    3.me and you (by cassie)

    the second one i don't know the artist, but it goees somthing like 'i have you wrapped around my finger'. it's a slow and really romantic love song. you should use it!

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  • by Kricket on April 15th, 2008

    Kricket

    Butterfly Kisses has been used in Weddings before. It has been sung by different people.

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