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Dads traditionally have a big part to play on your wedding day – not only is it their job to walk you (the bride-to-be) up the aisle, but they’re also obliged to show off their moves as part of the father-daughter dance.

The bride‘s dance with her dad should be one of the most memorable and special moments of the big day, which means choosing the perfect love song is of the utmost importance.

If you need a bit of inspiration, we’ve selected just a few of the best timeless classics to dance to with your old man on your wedding day…

1. ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations

2. ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ by Stevie Wonder

3. ‘Stand By Me’ by Ben E. King

4. ‘You’re My Best friend’ by Queen

5. ‘Unforgettable’ by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole

6. ‘I Got You Babe’ by Sonny & Cher

7. ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison

8. ‘Father and Daughter’ by Paul Simon

9. ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police

10. ‘Dance With My Father’ by Luther Vandross

READ MORE: 2018’s most popular wedding first dance songs 

11. ‘You Are So Beautiful’ by Joe Cocker

12. ‘It’s For My Dad’ by Nancy Sinatra

13. ‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson Five

14. ‘Just The Way You Are’ by Billy Joel

15. ‘I Wish You Love’ by Frank Sinatra

16. ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

17. ‘You Are My Sunshine’ by Johnny Cash

18. ‘You’ve Got A Friend In Me’ by Randy Newman (from Toy Story)

19. ‘You Are The Sunshine Of My Life’ by Stevie Wonder

20. ‘It Had To Be You’ by Ray Charles

21. ‘When Your Smiling’ by Louis Armstrong

22. ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ by Crowded House

23. ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie

24. ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles

25. ‘Time After Time’ by Cindi Lauper

26. ‘What A Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong

27. ‘I Loved Her First’ by Heartland

28. ‘Sweet Child O’Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses

29. ‘Come Fly With Me’ by Frank Sinatra

30. ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters

READ MORE: How to write a flawless father-of-the-bride speech 


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