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Wedding receptions are full of memorable moments like the couple’s first dance, the cake cutting, and the best man and maid of honor speeches.
But at many weddings, one of the most endearing moments of all is the father-daughter dance.
For some brides and dads, it’s a chance to show off their best choreographed dance moves to their favorite upbeat song. For others, it’s a sweet slow dance about how daddy’s little girl is all grown up.
But for all dads and daughters, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment that requires a special song.
Not sure what that song should be?
Whether you’re a fan of rock, country, pop, or R&B, here are the top 111 father-daughter dance songs to dance to at your wedding reception:
Our Favorite Father and Daughter Dance Songs of All Time
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From the wedding-day classics to new tunes that your guests have never heard, choosing a father-daughter dance song can be hard for one reason:
There are SO many great ones to choose from!
Here are some of our all-time favorite daddy and daughter dance tunes from throughout the decades:
Songs From the '50s
Songs From the '60s
Songs From the '70s
Songs From the '80s
Songs From the '90s
Songs From the '00s
Songs From the 2010s to Now
Related: The Ultimate Wedding Music Guide
Country Songs for a Father-Daughter Dance
For brides and dads who love country music, these songs are top choices, with endearing lyrics that tug on the heartstrings:
R&B Songs for a Father-Daughter Wedding Dance
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For dads and brides who love dancing to hip hop or grooving to R&B, these songs bring back childhood memories, express unconditional love, and pay tribute to the strength and dedication of your family:
Upbeat Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs
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While a sweet, slow song may make tears well up in your wedding guests’ eyes, these upbeat songs are guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face:
Instead of One Dance, Put on a Performance!
Over the years, fathers and daughters have gotten quite creative at putting on full performances rather than dancing to one song.
Here are some ways to do it:
Choreograph a Dance
You don’t have to choose just one slow song for a traditional dance. Instead, show off your moves with a choreographed dance to your favorite jam or a medley of songs you love.
For old-school hip-hop fans, songs like “It’s Tricky” by RUN DMC and “Joy and Pain” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock are top choices.
For country fans, a daddy-daughter line dance to “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd is sure to engage the crowd and get every guest on their feet.
Go Broadway
If you’re fans of musical theater, consider picking your favorite Broadway showtune and either dancing to it or acting it out.
The father-daughter dance is a perfect opportunity to “star” in Hamilton, Wicked, or Phantom of the Opera.
Honor Your Favorite Movie
Another fun way to enjoy the father-daughter dance moment is to pick a song from a movie you both love and have watched together dozens of times.
Think “Greased Lightning”, complete with Travolta hand movements and finger pointing.
Or, if you both love There’s Something About Mary, “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations is always a crowd-pleaser!
Still building your wedding day playlist? Read our other music posts!
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Sweet, silly, emotional, or unconventional, your father-daughter dance song can be anything you want it to be!
Just select a song that has meaning to both of you, and your daddy-daughter dance moment might become one of the most memorable moments of your entire wedding day.
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