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Step 1
Select a song that resonates personally with both of you. This can be a wedding standard or something that was popular during her childhood. The father daughter dance has the potential to be a highly emotional moment in your wedding reception, and your song selection can do a good deal to encourage that.
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Step 2
Find a song that has meaningful and specific lyrics about the relationship between daughters and fathers. Some popular wedding favorites include "Daughters" by John Mayer, "Father and Daughter" by Paul Simon or "Daddy's Little Girl" by Al Martino.
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Step 3
Choose a song that has a modest tempo. While fathers have many admirable skills and qualities, few would put "dancing" at the top of their lists. It's much easier to dance to a song with a slower tempo than one with an aggressive, rapid beat.
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Step 4
Factor in the specific type of dance you'll be sharing. If you plan to dance a two step, for example, you'll need to choose a song with a duple meter. If you're sharing an elegant waltz, you'll need to select a song that's written in a triple meter.
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Step 5
Select a relatively short song. While you may want to savor the closeness of your father daughter dance, you'll also want to get the party started. It's customary for your guests to clear the dance floor while the bride and her father share their dance. That means you'll have to wrap up your dance before your guests can really start to enjoy themselves.
