Guest Author - Tonya Callihan

Often I get asked about music for the reception. Brides and Grooms have a difficult time choosing the perfect songs, whether it’s the first dance, father and daughter dance, or son and mom dance. You want the song to be special and romantic and memorable. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite wedding songs.

Father-Daughter Songs:

1). And Then They Do by Trace Adkins
2). Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
3). In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride
4). Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
5). Daddy’s Girl by Red Sovine
6). In My Live by The Beatles
7). Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross
8). There You’ll Be by Faith Hill
9). Father and Daughter by Paul Simon
10). Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel
11). A Song For My Daughter by Ray Allaire
12). Unforgettable by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
13). Child of Mine by Carole King
14). Father’s Eyes by Amy Grant
15). Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn

Mother-Son Songs

1). What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
2). Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys
3). Hero by Mariah Carey
4). You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
5). A Song For Mama by Boys II Men
6). There You’ll Be by Faith Hill
7). Through the Years by Kenny Rogers
8). Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
9). I’m Your Angel by R. Kelly and Celine Dion
10). In My Life by Bette Middler
11). I Turn to You by Christina Aguilera
12). You’ve got a Friend by James Taylor
13). Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston
14). Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Middler


First Dance Songs for the Bride and Groom:

1). At Last by Etta James
2). True Companion by Marc Cohn
3). All My Life by K-Ci and JoJo
4). The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
5). Someone Like You by Van Morrison
6). Cross My Heart by George Strait
7). Angel Eyes by Jeff Healy Band
8). You Had Me From Hello by Kenny Chesney
9). Baby You Save Me by Kenny Chesney
10). From this Moment by Shania Twain
11). Could not Ask for More by Edwin McCain
12). Every Time I Close my Eyes by Babyface
13). In My Life by The Beatles
14). Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Valli
15). My Valentine by Martina McBride
16). When You Kiss Me by Shania Twain