When it comes to choosing music for your big day, choosing a first Dance Song is surely one of the hardest decisions you’ll make. How do you choose a song that represents you as a couple, has the right sentiments and will give you all the feels every time you hear it after the wedding? It’s a tough job so we’ve done our best to help you out by creating the ultimate list of first dance wedding songs!
You might be looking for a classic, contemporary, unusual, rock, upbeat or even funny song for your first dance. Whatever it is you’re after, you’ll find inspiration here.
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So how do you choose the perfect first dance song?
- Firstly, decide what style of music to go for. Even if one of you loves death metal and the other is a cheesy-pop fan, there will be something that you’ll both enjoy. Find the common ground and start from there.
- Next, have a listen to the lyrics. Do they mean something to the both of you? When you actually sit down and listen to songs, you’ll be surprised at how some will speak to you and others will leave you cold.
- Then consider the pace of the song. You might want to slow dance or you might feel more comfortable with a faster-paced number. If you’re planning a choreographed dance, a song at a faster speed or with a heavy beat will probably be more suitable. If you’re shy and don’t like the limelight this can also be a great option as it makes it easier for your guests to join you as soon as you ask them to.
- Lastly, just because some songs are traditional or extremely popular doesn’t make them right for you. Go with your gut when you hear the perfect song!
So let’s have a look at some of the first dance song ideas we have collated. We’ve put them into categories to make it easier to sift through them. Happy hunting! We hope you find your first dance!
Pop First Dance Songs
Within this list of pop first dance songs, you’ll find romantic songs that have been featured in films, cute Love songs and outright declarations of love – all would make brilliant choices!
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
A Million Love Songs – Take That
A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows
Adore You – Miley Cyrus
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
All About You – McFly
Alone – Jessie Ware
Angels – Robbie Williams
Better – Tom Baxter
Better Half of Me – Tom Walker
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Budapest – George Ezra
By Your Side – Sade
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Can’t Smile Without You – Barry Manilow
Cannonball – Damien Rice
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
Crush – Dave Matthews Band
Everything – Michael Bublé
Everything Has Changed – Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran
Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
Faster – Matt Nathanson
Fireflies – Owl City
First Times – Ed Sheeran
Forever – Ben Harper
Forever Like That – Ben Rector
Girl You’re Alright – Paul Otten
Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
Greatest Day – Take That
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
Have You Ever Been In Love – Celine Dion
Higher Love – Steve Winwood
Hold You in My Arms – Ray Lamontagne
Honeybee – The Head and the Heart
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
I Am Yours – Andy Grammer
I Knew I Loved You – Savage Garden
I Love You – Celine Dion
I Wanna Grow Old With You – Westlife
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Is This Love? – Bob Marley
Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
Latch (Acoustic) – Sam Smith
Like Teenage Gravity – Counting Crows
Little Things – One Direction
Love – Lana Del Rey
Love Conquers All – Deep Purple
Love In Slow Motion – Ed Sheeran
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Lover – Taylor Swift
Lovesong – Adele
Loving You – Paolo Nutini
Lucky – Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
Medicine – The 1975
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie and the Blowfish
Only You – Yazoo
Over And Over Again – Nathan Sykes
Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams
Say Yes – Elliott Smith
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
She’s The One – Robbie Williams
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Speechless – Dan + Shay
The Book Of Love – Peter Gabriel
The Look of Love – Dusty Springfield
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Us Against the World – Coldplay
When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
When You’re Home – Tyler Shaw
Where I Sleep – Emile Sande
Who Would Have Thought – Dylan Dunlap
Who’s Lovin’ You – Michael Bublé
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
Work Song – Hozier
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
You Do Something to Me – Paul Weller
You Make It Real – James Morrison
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
You’re the One That I Want – John Travolta and Olivia Newton
You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine
Yours – Ella Henderson
Rock First Dance Songs
If you’re a couple who’d prefer to rock out for their first dance, you might find a song you love in this selection of classic rock ballads by some of the biggest rock bands of all time.
All I Want Is You – U2
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
At My Most Beautiful – R.E.M.
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Drops Of Jupiter – Train
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
Fell in Love With a Girl – The White Stripes
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
I’m A Believer – The Monkees
In My Life – The Beatles
Keep On Loving You – REO Speedwagon
Last Night On Earth – Green Day
Livin’ for You – Boston
Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
Romeo and Juliet – The Killers
The Deeper The Love – Whitesnake
Tonight, Tonight – The Smashing Pumpkins
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
You’re the Inspiration – Chicago
Golden Oldies
These songs might be old, but they’ve never gone out of style and never will! If you choose one, your first dance will be timeless.
All My Tomorrows – Frank Sinatra
All Of Me – Billie Holiday
All The Way – Frank Sinatra
Always – Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstein
Because Of You – Tony Bennett
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Come Rain or Come Shine – Ray Charles
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
I Get A Kick Out Of You – Frank Sinatra
I’ve Got A Crush On You – Linda Ronstadt
I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm – Ella Fitzgerald
I’ll Be Seeing You – Billie Holiday
It Had To Be You – Frank Sinatra
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) – Ella Fitzgerald
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
Moon River – Andy Williams
