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5 Heartwarming Father/Daughter Dance Wedding Song Ideas

August 30, 2017 by Blair Donovan
shefinds | Weddings
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Among a million other wedding decisions, you have to pick the perfect song for your emotional dance with your dad at your reception. Choose wisely! We rounded up five tear-jerking songs that guests will love once you hit the dance floor.

 

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1. Wind Beneath My Wings. Show your dad that he's your hero through this sweet ballad by Bette Midler. 

father daughter dance songs

2. My Little Girl. This touching Tim McGraw song is having a major moment this year for father/daughter weddding dances.

father daughter wedding dance songs

3. Butterfly Kisses. Your guests will need to grab a handful of Kleenex while you sway back and forth to Bob Carlisle's heartfelt song. 

father daughter wedding dance song

4. Daughters. The name speaks for itself—this John Mayer classic makes the perfect song to dance to with your main man. 

father daughter wedding dance

5. Because You Loved Me. Few singers can illicit emotion quite like Céline Dion, so add this one to your reception playlist. 

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