This Isn’t Just Some Generic List

That you can find on Google or The Knot. These are some of the top songs used by our real couples, for their real Maine weddings, sharing real emotions with their father or father figure.

Songs for the Father/Daughter Dance at Weddings

• Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
• Celine Dion – The Power of Love
• Marty Robbins – Red River Valley
• Heartland – I Loved Her First
• Jason Blaine – Dance With My Daughter
• Rascal Flatts – My Wish
• Krystal Keith – Daddy Dance With Me
• Van Morrison – Days Like This
• Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me
• Tim McGraw – My Little Girl
• Bob Carlisle – Butterfly Kisses
• Holly Dunn – Daddy’s Hands
• Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight (Up Tempo Version)
• Boyce Avenue – Fathers & Daughters
• Darius Rucker – It Won’t Be Like This For Long
• Dave Matthews Band – In My Life (Beatles Cover Song)
• Al Martino – Daddy’s Little Girl
• Tom Petty – Wildflowers

This year (2026), we are using Dave Matthews Band – So Right as a recessional song for a couple’s ceremony! Love catching these new additions to the more unique song choices out there!

List Updated in May 2026