The 5 Most Famous Father Daughter Wedding Songs of All Time

The father daughter bridal dance is maybe one of the most sentimental and moving moments of the entire wedding day. There's typically not a dry eye in the room after the father of the bride dances with the beloved daughter he just gave away after walking her down the aisle. Selecting just the correct father daughter weddings songs is such a crucial part of planning the wedding as this can be the best way for the bride to honor the first most significant 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 types of wedding receptions.

5. Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof: This long time favorite from the Fiddler on the Roof soundtrack was performed at wedding receptions for numerous years, and with its slow yet graceful pace it is perfect for a dance. Sunrise Sunset has been a treasured wedding song for several generations since its words tell of the inevitable passage of time tied together with the just right mix of bliss and tears.

4. Through the Years by Kenny Rogers: A moving and timeless song of love with wonderful words and a slow, easy beat for dancing to, this is one of the most famous father daughter wedding songs of all. With a light country sound it appeals to a wide audience and will surely make for a unforgettable moment on the dance floor.

3. Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder: The cheerful yet moving song by Stevie Wonder Isn't She Lovely is a excellent dancing song if you're looking 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 newborn crying then with laughter throughout as father and daughter play. A poignant, heartfelt song considering Wonder has never had the chance to see his daughter due to his blindness.

2. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle: Another of the most well-known-popular father daughter wedding songs of all time is Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle. If you're searching for a title full of great emotion along with beautiful yet simple lyrics, this may be the one for you. The speed is easy to dance to, but be ready for plenty of tears and emotions as this moving song chronicles a father's love for his daughter from birth up until the time 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 known by Al Martino is short and gentle, ideal for keeping an emotional dance from being too lengthy. If you aren't crazy about the original version, the song has been remade by several different musicians in a wide variety of music styles.

Whatever father daughter wedding songs you eventually decide upon, both you and your father and also all of your guests will be sure to treasure this special moment for limitless years in the future.