Wedding Songs

A special moment: the father-daughter dance

You are getting married and you are very excited. But, there’s someone there even more excited than you. Think about your parents. How did they get the news? I bet that your father was the most excited. It’s something normal. He has to deal with the fact that his little girl grew up and she met another man that is very important to her beside her daddy. It’s hard for him to give you away.




Everybody knows that the father-daughter relationship is very profound and special. The love of a father runs deeper than everything else. If you didn’t see tears in the eyes of your father by this moment, you might see him crying at your wedding. Even though he is happy for you, he knows that you are going away and he’s life won’t be the same anymore. He won’t be your number one anymore, but in his heart you will always be his little girl.

Among other highlights of the wedding reception, the father-daughter wedding dance is a very touching moment. It became a tradition that the first dance of the newly weds to be followed by a special dance between the bride and her father. The moment shared by the two is to be a long lasting memory. It’s a tribute the bride brings to her father for all his care and attention over the years and an occasion for the father to say goodbye to the little girl and welcome to a young woman.

When you choose a father-daughter dance song talk to your father and think about what represents you better. Pay attention to the lyrics of the song. Try to choose a song with lyrics that capture childhood memories and special moments you shared together. One of the most requested father-daughter songs, considered to be on the top of the list is Daddy’s Angel by Anthony  Carter, famous for its touching lyrics. It is considered to be one of the top rated songs, the perfect one for this kind of dance. In fact, it was written specifically for this occasion.

Other top father-daughter wedding dance songs may be A song for my Daughter by Marc Cohn, Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, Always Be Your Baby by Natalie Grant or I loved her first by the country-pop group Heartland, and the list continues. Their lyrics are considered to be perfect for this kind of occasions. These songs will melt the heart of everyone who listens. Nevertheless, if you don’t have any idea about what song to choose, you can go online where you will find a lot of musical suggestions for the special moment with your father.

Anyway, you don’t have to follow a cliché. You can also be original and create your own dance by mixing two or three songs together. It’s a unique occasion and the choice is yours. The song can be an older or a classic song, but the most important is that both the bride and her father can dance comfortably.

Whatever the songs is, cherish the moment with your dad because is priceless.

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