The stepdad’s wedding dance is an amazing opportunity to recognize and honor your stepfather and to show him how much he means to you. Here’s a list of 31 Amazing Stepdad Wedding Songs to help you find the inspiration to choose the perfect one.
Choose one with a special meaning for both of you since the most important thing is to enjoy the moment and treasure these beautiful memories.
Most Popular Stepfather Songs To Dance
Stepdad songs expressing heartfelt thank you messages have gained popularity as the perfect choice for a memorable wedding dance, celebrating the special bond and appreciation between stepdads and their stepchildren on the big day.
1. "Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler
Lovely Lyrics: Did you ever know that you're my hero / And everything I would like to be? / I can fly higher than an eagle / For you are the wind beneath my wings.
2. "Sweet Pea" - Amos Lee
Lovely Lyrics: Sweet pea, keeper of my soul / I know sometimes I'm out of control / You're the only reason I keep on coming home.
3. "Daddy's Little Girl" - Michael Buble
Lovely Lyrics: You're the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold / You're daddy's little girl to have and hold / A precious gem is what you are.
4. "You Raise Me Up" - Josh Groban
Lovely Lyrics: You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains / You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas / I am strong when I am on your shoulders / You raise me up to more than I can be.
5. "The Best Day" - Taylor Swift
Lovely Lyrics: I didn't know if you knew / So, I'm taking this chance to say / That I had the best day with you today.
6. "Daughters" - John Mayer
Lovely Lyrics: On behalf of every man / Looking out for every girl / You are the guide and the weight of her world / So fathers be good to your daughters / Daughters will love like you do.
7. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" - Elton John
Lovely Lyrics: And can you feel the love tonight? / It is where we are / It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer / that we got this far / And can you feel the love tonight / How it's laid to rest? / It's enough to make kings and vagabonds.
8. "Because You Loved Me" - Celine Dion
Lovely Lyrics: You were my strength when I was weak / You were my voice when I couldn't speak / You were my eyes when I couldn't see / You saw the best there was in me / Lifted me up when I couldn't reach / You gave me faith 'cause you believed / I'm everything I am / Because you loved me.
Beautiful Country Stepdad Wedding Songs
Get ready to sway and groove as these beautiful country stepdad wedding songs weave an enchanting melody of love and appreciation. They will make your special day a memorable tribute to the unbreakable bond between your stepdad and you.
9. "StepDad and Daughter Wedding Song" - Ryan St. Louis
Lovely Lyrics: But I thank God for sending them my way / Cause it ain't my blood or DNA that made that precious child / But it don't take rocket science to figure out that they're my life.
10. "When God Made You My Father" - Riley Roth
Lovely Lyrics: When God made you my father / He knew who I'd need / When he picked you from the others / He could already see.
11. "Roots and Wings" - Miranda Lambert
Lovely Lyrics: She said raise your hands / And raise your babies / Be yourself / And never change it / Be everything you ever wanna be.
12. "Daddy" - Abby Anderson
Lovely Lyrics: 'Cause daddy he loves me just like you do / He treats me like a queen just like you, just like you do / He's my shoulder to cry on, he's my best friend / Oh, and daddy, he loves me just like you.
13. "I'll Be There" - Josh Turner
Lovely Lyrics: When you need a coach or you need a fan / Need a castle built out of ocean sand / Or a rainbow chaser, I'm your man / I'll be there.
14. "I loved her first" - Heartland
Lovely Lyrics: But I loved her first, I held her first / And a place in my heart will always be hers / From the first breath she breathed / When she first smiled at me.
15. "My little girl" - Tim McGraw
Lovely Lyrics: You beautiful baby from the outside / Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again / Go on, take on this whole world but to me, you know you'll always be / My little girl.
16. "Ready, Set, Don't Go" - Billy Ray Cyrus
Lovely Lyrics: She's waitin' on my blessings / Before she hits that open road / But baby, get ready, get set, don't go.
17. "The Best Part Of Me" - Lee Brice
Lovely Lyrics: But the best part of me, part of me is you, is you, is you / Yeah, the best part of me, part of me is yo, is you.
Unique R&B Stepdad Songs
Embrace the soulful vibes and unique rhythms of R&B stepdad songs as they serenade the wedding with a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies. These songs are perfect for commemorating the extraordinary love and connection between you.
18. "Butterfly Kisses" - Bob Carlisle
Lovely Lyrics: I couldn't ask God for more / Man, this is what love is / I know I gotta let her go / But I'll always remember / Every hug in the morning / And butterfly kisses.
19. "Daddy's Home" - Shep & The Limelites
Lovely Lyrics: Daddy's home to stay / I'm not a thousand miles away / Daddy's home to stay / I'm gonna be here come what may.
20. "Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
Lovely Lyrics: Isn't she lovely / Isn't she wonderful / Isn't she precious / Less than one minute old.
21. "Dance With My Father" - Luther Vandross
Lovely Lyrics: If I could get another chance / Another walk, another dance with him / I'd play a song that would never ever end / How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again, ooh.
22. "Unforgettable" - Natalie Cole/Nat K. Cole
Lovely Lyrics: That's how you'll stay / That's why, darling, it's incredible / That someone so unforgettable / Thinks that I am unforgettable too.
23. "Ain't No Mountain High "Enough" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Lovely Lyrics: 'Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enough / Ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough / To keep me from getting to you, baby / I'll be there when you want me some way, some how.
24. "Stand By Me" - Ben E. King
Lovely Lyrics: If the sky that we look upon / Should tumble and fall / Or the mountains should crumble to the sea / I won't cry, I won't cry / No I won't shed a tear / Just as long as you stand / Stand by me.
25. "You're A Big Girl Now" - The Stylistics
Lovely Lyrics: You can love, girl, if you must / You can kiss, girl, if you must / What you'll see day by day / All the realness in your way / And you're a big girl now.
Classic Rock Stepfather Songs
26. "Walk With You" - Edwin McCain
Lovely Lyrics: Every step that we take / Brings back the memories / Winter snows and horse shows / Dancing on the beach / I can't help thinking that I'm the lucky one / You're still my baby daughter / And now I've gained a son.
27. "The Way You Look Tonight" - Frank Sinatra
Lovely Lyrics: Lovely, don't you ever change / Keep that breathless charm / Won't you please arrange it?' / Cause I love you / just the way you look tonight.
28. "Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton
Lovely Lyrics: And then I tell her, as I turn out the light / I say, "My darling, you are wonderful tonight / "Oh my darling, you are wonderful tonight.
29. "Here For You" - Neil Young
Lovely Lyrics: Yes I miss you / But I never want to hold you down / You might say I'm here for you.
30. "Sweet Child O' Mine" - Guns N' Roses
Lovely Lyrics: She's got a smile that it seems to me / Reminds me of childhood memories / Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky.
31. "Dream On" - Aerosmith
Lovely Lyrics: Oh, sing with me, this mournful dub / Sing with me, sing for a year / Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear / Sing with me, if it's just for today.
F.A.Q.
How Do You Incorporate A Stepfather Into A Wedding?
Incorporating a stepfather in a wedding is a beautiful way to acknowledge his role in the family and celebrate the new family unit coming together. Here are a few ideas on how to include a stepfather in a wedding:
♡ WALK DOWN THE AISLE TOGETHER.
If the bride is close with her stepfather, she can ask him to walk her down the aisle with her biological father or just him.
♡ SPECIAL DANCE
The bride and her stepfather can share a special dance during the reception, which can be touching for everyone involved.
♡ TOAST OR SPEECH
The stepfather can give a toast or speech during the reception, acknowledging the marriage and expressing his love and support for the newlyweds.
♡ SPECIAL ROLE
The stepfather can also have a unique role in the wedding ceremony, such as the officiant or a witness.
♡ GIFT OR RECOGNITION
The bride and groom can give the stepfather a special gift or recognition during the wedding ceremony or reception, like a boutonniere or a heartfelt thank you card.
What are the Best Stepdad Wedding Songs?
There are many stepdad songs to choose from, “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw’s lyrics reflect so much love!
Who Picks The Stepdad Wedding Songs?
Traditionally, the bride chooses the song for the daddy-daughter dance at the wedding reception. However, in modern times, the decision can be made by either the bride or the father, or they can choose the song together.
It is essential to choose a song that has a special meaning to both of you, as this dance is a symbolic moment when you will share your love and bond in front of friends and family. It’s also important to consider the song’s tempo so that it is easy to dance to and to make sure that the piece fits the mood of the wedding and the overall atmosphere of the reception.
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