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Readers Respond: My Favorite Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs

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Every girl dreams of that moment at her wedding when she and her dad dance together. What song is the most meaningful for a dad and his daughter as they dance at her wedding? Share Your Favorites

Daddy's Little Girl

Classic! You can't possibly go wrong with this song. I just wish my Dad was still alive. But if I ever get married, I will still have it played.
—Guest LuAnn

"Little Angel" -by Pat Ryan -New Release

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—Guest Pat Ryan

"Daddy Dance With Me" by Chris Keith

"Daddy Dance With Me" is better than Butterfly Kisses. We played it at my daughters wedding everyone was so moved, and had tears in their eyes when she and her daddy danced together. This was the best .99 I ever spent:) Enjoy your daddy daughter dance with "Daddy Dance With Me"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ODySRqGu1U http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daddy-dance-me-perfect-new/id506016009
—taylerj

You Are My Special Angel

You are my special angel Sent from up above The Lord smiled down on me And sent an angel to love (to love) You are my special angel Right from paradise I know you're
—Guest Joe

BEST FATHER/DAUGHTER SONG!

The best father daughter song to dance to is 'The Best Day' by Taylor Swift. And now I know why all the trees change in the fall. I know you were on my side, even if I was wrong. And I love you for giving me your eyes, For staying back and watching me shine. And I didn't know if you knew, So I'm taking this chance to say, That I had, the best day, with you, today. This song makes me cry when I listen to it, thinking of my daddy! Such a beautiful song, very emotional lyrics.
—Guest Emma Grace

ULTIMATE FATHER DAUGHTER SONG

This song is SOOOOOOO Perfect - you must hear! Get out your kleenex though! Hand on the Bible by Preacher Stone
—Guest KW

Another Song Idea

There is a song from the musical "The Addams Family" that is the one I plan on using. It's called "Happy/Sad" and is all about the joy that a father feels when his daughter is growing up and falling in love, and the pain that comes from losing her. It is utterly amazing and I always end up crying. It's also sung by the wonderful Nathan Lane, which makes the song 10 times better. Look it up on youtube if you haven't heard it yet.
—Guest Anne

Dance with Cinderella

Lyrics can be found at http://www.lyrics007.com/Steven%20Curtis%20Chapman%20Lyrics/Cinderella%20Lyrics.html
—Guest tyler wright

It Won't Be Like This For Long

I think this song is perfect for any dad and daughter!
—Guest Jessica

A Father's Daughter - song

here is a song i wrote for my daughter Melody please enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3sCt6JL8-E
—Guest anthonyswords

Cary Simon's 'Embrace me you Child'

Am getting married in January of 2011 and I've narrowed it down to two father-daughter-dance songs. It'll either be Tom Petty's 'Free Falling' because we're both huge fans of that song, or Carly Simon's 'Embrace me you Child' which, if you haven't heard, I'd certainly look up. It's such a sad, sweet song about father-daughter relationships and about how a father can be a big part of a daughter's life. I can't wait to dance to either of them really, but I'll have to make a decision soon. Any suggestions are welcome! :) http://customweddinglabel.wordpress.com/
—Guest lindskathy

Daddy Don't Let Go by Out of Ether

I would include, "Daddy Don't Let Go" by Out of Ether. I danced with my Dad to that song and there wasn't a dry eye in the room! LOVE that song!!
—Guest Marcia

Always Daddy

A daughter could never say what she needs to say as she begins her life with another man, her husband, that can compare. No dry eyes gauranteed.
—Guest lilith hernandez

The New Father Daughter Wedding Song

If you really want a good song that has a great story in the song... Edwin McCain and Mia Sharp did it again with "Walk with You". Check out his website... it should be thi first song that is played on the player.
—Guest Zym

Song found

I am going to use Darius Rucker's It won't be like this for long. It's somewhat literal without beign cheesy.
—Guest Karen

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