The 5 Most Popular Father Daughter wedding Songs of All Time
Posted by Daniel De Henney on August 22, 2009 under Home & Family | 
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The father daughter bridal dance is possibly one of the most sentimental and emotional moments of the whole wedding day. There’s typically not a dry eye in the room after the father of the bride dances with the cherished daughter he just gave away after walking her down the aisle. Choosing just the correct father daughter weddings songs is such a vital part of planning the wedding as this can be the best way for the bride to honor the first most important man in her life.
Here are the five most well-known father daughter wedding songs of all time, spanning several different genres of music and generations and suitable for all kinds of wedding receptions.
5. Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof: This long time favorite from the Fiddler on the Roof soundtrack was played at wedding receptions for numerous years, and with its slow yet elegant pace it is ideal for dancing. Sunrise Sunset was always a treasured wedding song for several generations since its words tell of the inevitable passage of time tied together with the perfect blend of happiness and tears.
4. Through the Years by Kenny Rogers: A moving and undying song of love with great words and a slow, easy beat for dancing to, this is one of the most popular father daughter wedding songs of all. With a light country sound it appeals to a wide audience and will surely make for a memorable moment on the dance floor.
3. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder: The cheerful yet emotional song by Stevie Wonder Isn’t She Lovely is a great dancing song if you’re searching for something a bit groovier than the normal father daughter wedding songs. Written to celebrate the birth of his daughter, the song opens with the sounds of a baby crying then with laughter throughout as father and daughter play. A touching, sincere song considering Wonder has never had the opportunity to see his daughter due to his sightlessness.
2. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle: Another of the most famous father daughter wedding songs of all time is Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle. If you’re looking for a tune filled with great feeling along with beautiful yet simple lyrics, this may be the one for you. The tempo is easy to dance to, but be ready for plenty of tears and emotions as this touching song chronicles a father’s love for his daughter from birth up until the occasion he had to give her away on her wedding day.
1. Daddy’s Little Girl by Al Martino: With lyrics like, “You’re the end of the rainbow, you’re my pot of gold, you’re daddy’s little girl,” this song first made popular by Al Martino is short and sweet, perfect for keeping an emotional dance from being too lengthy. If you aren’t fanatical about the original version, the song has been remixed by various different artists in a wide variety of music styles. Whatever father daughter wedding songs you ultimately decide upon, both you and your father as well as all of your guests will be sure to cherish this special moment for limitless years to come.
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