What songs will a wedding band perform?

Professional wedding bands usually have extensive song lists - they're experienced musicians and will cater the songs they play to fit the mood of the wedding reception party and whatever your playlist requirements were. A wedding band's first priority is hitting the right tunes at the right time, getting your guests dancing, and making sure the evening is unforgettable. Unlike a pre-organised Spotify playlist, wedding bands will 'read the room', providing the right musical atmosphere to suit the moment. Make sure you tell the band the song you'd like them to play for the first dance well in advance - they might already know it, but best not to risk it!

When should I get the band to perform?

After the wedding dinner is usually your best bet. The band will normally set-up during dinner, and be ready to start the party when you are. If you're after something low-key, getting the band to play background music is not unheard of, just simply let them know beforehand.

Will the wedding band provide all their own equipment?

Wedding bands will come well-prepared with all their own equipment: lights, PA system, music gear, and sometimes even a sound assistant! To give them a break between their sets, they will also often provide a DJ service, which will keep the guests happy and the dancefloor moving and grooving.

The Very Best Top 100 Father / Daughter Dance Song Ideas for 2023

A special moment between the Father and the Bride, the Father / Daughter dance can be tricky to get right, but hopefully, the 100 song ideas below will kickstart some inspiration!

The Classic & Most Popular Father / Daughter Dance Songs of 2023

Although not quite as popular as the traditional ‘First Dance’, the Father & Daughter wedding song still holds a special meaning for both involved and is becoming increasingly popular. One distinction to be made is the context or lyrical context behind the chosen song; the love between a father and daughter is unique, so the song needs to reflect this. With this in mind, we’ve carefully picked some of the very best wedding songs to ensure they’ll be no awkward moments on your big day.

Fathers & Daughters – Michael Bolton

Isn’t She Lovely – Steve Wonder

Ain’t That Love – Ray Charles

Nothing Can Change This Love – Sam Cooke

Ballerina Girl – Lionel Ritchie

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

Constellations – Jack Johnson

God Only Knows – The Beach Boys

Forever Young – Bob Dylan

Fathers & Daughters – Paul Simon

You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

The Wonder Of You – Elvis Presley

Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

True Colors – Eva Cassidy

You Got It – Roy Orbison

Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlise

Lean On Me – Bill Withers

Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

When My Little Girl Is Smiling – The Drifters

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Daughter – Loudon Wainwright III

It’s For My Dad – Nancy & Frank Sinatra

My Girl – The Temptations

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross

Modern Father & Daughter Wedding Songs

First Man – Camila Cabello

One Call Away – Charlie Puth

Make You Feel My Love – Adele

Never Grow Up – Tailor Swift

Hold My Girl – George Ezra

I Love You So Much

Only One – Kanye West Ft. Paul McCartney

Winter – Tori Amos

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Daddy – Beyoncé

Your Song – Ellie Goulding

Hero – Mariah Carey

Glory ft. Blue – Jay Z

Dance Like Your Daddy – Megan Trainor

Gracie – Ben Folds

Count on Me – Bruno Mars

Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

Love Me Now – John Legend

Daddy’s Little Girl – Michael Bublé

Thank You – Dido

Not All Heroes Where Capes – Owl City

Rock

Landslide – Fleetwood Mac

Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns and Roses

Daughters – John Mayer

Forever Young – Rod Stewart

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

When You Need Me – Bruce Springsteen

Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Young & Nash

You’re My Best Friend – Queen

In My life – The Beatles

Wildflowers – Tom Petty

Tupelo Honey – Van Morrison

My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton

I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

There She Goes – The LAs

She’s a Rainbow – The Rolling Stones

Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders

You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins

How You’ve Grown – 10,000 Maniacs

Two Steps Behind – Def Leppard

Changes – Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne

I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts

My Hero – Foo Fighters

Tiny Dancer – Elton John

Thank You For Loving Me – Bon Jovi

Your Song – Elton John

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel

Country

My Little Girl – Tim McGraw

Daddy’s Little Girl – The Shires

I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) – Zac Brown Band

My Wish – Rascal Flatts

I Loved Her First – Heartland

It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker

There You’ll Be – Faith Hill

For My Daughter – Kane Brown

God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

When She Grows Up – Craig Campbell

Dance With My Daughter – Jason Blaine

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw

You Are My Sunshine – Jonny Cash

Daddy – Abby Anderson

In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride

Butterfly Fly Away – Hannah Montana

Even Though I’m Leaving – Luke Combs

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson

When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss

Did you find your perfect father daughter wedding dance?

Hopefully, this list has given you some ideas to help your search! The Dad and daughter song has a little more freedom and flexibility than a traditional first dance which tends to be a slow, more romantic affair. The father/daughter dance can indeed be slow and relaxed or, on the flip-side, upbeat and rocky – it’s entirely up to you! After all, it’s your big day, so you have the freedom to choose exactly what you want.