Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas For 2020

Best Example Of Surprise Father Daughter Dance

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In 2020, it's popular to add a little splash of humor and pageantry to the daddy daughter wedding dance. Whether it's a hip hop dance off or this epic choreography that we found from a Utah wedding, a well planned dance like this is always entertaining.

It really is amazing! Make sure to check it out and get inspired for our tutorial.

Also, you might be interested: How long is the father daughter dance?

You probably wouldn't want to choose a 20 minute epic for the daddy daughter dance but there really is no formal rule to how long the dance should last. Short father daughter dance songs are recommended since dad may have some trouble keeping up with you or mastering 9 minutes of choreography.

Instrumental And Classic Father Daughter Dance Songs

The first step in pulling off a successful Honor dance number is selecting the style. For example, classic father daughter dance songs are almost always best at traditional weddings. Instrumentals like Wagner paired with a waltz is always a classy choice.

Rule of thumb; your choice of daddy daughter wedding songs should fit right in with the ceremony, speeches, and celebrations from the rest of the night.

To get your creative juices flowing, here's our top 10 selection of first dance wedding songs staples:

Tim McGraw - My Little Girl

John Mayer - Daughters

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Frank Sinatra - I Wish You Love

The Beatles - All You Need Is Love

Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata

Pachelbel - Canon in D

Schubert - Ave Maria

Flute and Guitar - What a Wonderful World

Bach - Air on G -String

Scott Keo - Beautiful Memory

The Best Rock Ballads For Father Bride Dance

Rock father-daughter dance songs are beyond mere music. They are modern hits that pull at the heartstrings. Classic rock father-daughter wedding songs are even more of hits. They are the oldie but goodie we can't do without. Perfect for rustic or alternative themed weddings, there is an emotional sync rock ballads come with. The Led Zeppelin father-daughter songs is a perfect collection that will remain evergreen. They've serenaded fathers and daughters since 1968 and remain hot stuff for the wedding. The trick is to ensure that the bride and her father are on the same page.

Here are a few examples of what you and dad may have a great time rocking out to:

Bad English - When I See You Smile

The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses

Led Zeppelin - Thank You

Journey - Faithfully

Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

Eagles - Love Will Keep Us Alive

Bruce Springsteen - Jersey Girl

Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home

Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight

Billy Joel - Lullabye

Fun Country Father Daughter Dance Songs

Having a wedding on the farm, barn, countryside or something rustic-inspired? Country father-daughter wedding dance songs will fit in well with your playlist. In any case that you grew up listening to country music with daddy, or you're a country girl at heart. This category is for you. Country music has some of the best love sayings. The beauty of country music is in the eloquent expression of feelings. Blended with impressive notes and instruments, it makes it one of the most emotional genres. Pick country father-daughter dance songs that mean a lot to you and daddy.

Here are a few songs dad'll love:

Billy Ray Cyrus - Ready, Steady, Don't Go

Zac Brown Band - I'll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter)

Heartland - I Loved Her First

Neil Young - Long May You Run

Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda

Martina McBride - In My Daughter's Eyes

Paul Simon - Father and Daughter

Natalie Grant - I'll Always Be Your Baby

Johnny Cash version - You Are My Sunshine

Tim McGraw - My Little Girl

Kacey Musgraves - Love Is A Wild Thing