In honor of Father’s Day last weekend, we asked our Facebook friends what they thought were great songs for father/daughter dances. We got some great responses and thought we’d share them with you in addition to listing some favorites of The Wedding Yentas.
You have so much to think about during your wedding planning as it is! We want to give you a head start in the brainstorm so you can select a great tune that really means something to you and the other special man in your life! The parent/child songs could act as a 2-fer, as well. At my wedding, we had a father/daughter dance and a mother/son dance at the same time so that we could get back to the partying and group dancing right away! Remember, it’s your wedding! You make up the rules!
So, after a hora that’s like a cardio workout, you’ll rest, hear some speeches, and then most likely create new family memories with a special dance.
Our Facebook poll brought out these ideas:
You’re The Inspiration by Chicago — submitted by Nicole
Unforgettable by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole — submitted by Ellen
You Make Me Feel So Young by Frank Sinatra — submitted by Sharon
Father and Daughter by Paul Simon — submitted by Shelby
Additional ideas we love:
The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
In My Life by The Beatles
Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
I Turn to You by Christina Aguilera
Blessed by Elton John
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) by James Taylor
You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
Through The Years by Kenny Rogers
I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
Lullaby by Billy Joel
What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Hero by Mariah Carey
A Wink And A Smile by Harry Connick, Jr.
Times Of Your Life by Paul Anka
Forever Young by Rod Stewart
Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders
Gracie by Ben Folds Five
How You’ve Grown by 10,000 Maniacs
That’s How Strong My Love Is by Otis Redding
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole
I Get A Kick Out Of You by Frank Sinatra
…and, because what sacrilegious business would a A Guide For The Jewish Bride have NOT including this tried and true tune on the list:
Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler On The Roof
Image courtesy of DrewBphotography
