110 First Dance Wedding Songs [2021-2022]
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Choosing the perfect first dance song is no simple matter. You want it to be romantic. You want your guests to love it. And you want it to embody your relationship leading up to this point.
If you’re reading this, obviously you haven’t found The One yet and you need a little help. Read on for first dance songs ideas that are sure to inspire.
Great Oldies Songs For First Dance
Some examples of these songs are as follows:
- “Always and Forever” by Heatwave
- “We’ve Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters
- “To the Aisle” by The Five Satins
- “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “A Lover’s Concerto” by The Toys
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge
- “Cherish” by The Association
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
Popular First Dance Song Ideas
A few examples of this specific genre of songs are:
- “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
- “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur
- “Delicate” by Taylor Swift
- “Deeper” by Tamia
- “You Are The Reason” by Calum Scott, Leona Lewis
- “This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
- “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “All of Me” by John Legend
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
- “Everything I Do I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams
- “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
- “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
- “Your Song” by Elton John
Best Country First Dance Songs
Some examples of great country wedding songs are:
- “Johnny Cash Heart” by Caleb Lee Hutchinson
- “Speechless” by Dan + Shay
- “I Swear” by John Michael Montgomery
- “Lost in This Moment” by Big & Rich
- “Johnny And June” by Heidi Newfield
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “When I Said I Do” by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black
- “It’s Your Love” by Tim McGraw
- “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
- “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait
- “Come A Little Closer” by Dierks Bentley
- “Love Your Love the Most” by Eric Church
Top First Dance Songs
- “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
- “Only One” by James Taylor
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “I’ll Be There” by Jackson 5
- “Somebody Like You” by Keith Urban
- “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
- “Whatever It Is” by Zac Brown Band
- “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles
- “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
Modern First Dance Songs
- “Xo” by Beyoncé
- “She keeps me warm” by Mary Lambert
- “My House” by Kacey Musgraves
- “I found you” by Alabama Shakes
- “Marry me” by Train
- “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
- “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam
- “I Have Always Loved You” by Enrique Iglesias
- “Marry you” by Bruno Mars
- “All of me” by John Legend
- “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
- “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur
- “Delicate” by Taylor Swift
Unique First Dance Wedding Songs
- “Wonderwall” by Ryan Adams
- “God Only Knows” by She & Him
- “Higher Love” by James Vincent McMorrow
- “That’s What’s Up” by Lennon & Maisy
- “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- “When You’re Smiling” by Louis Armstrong
- “The Very Thought Of You” by Nat King Cole
- “Someone to Watch Over Me” by Frank Sinatra
- “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke
Best First Dance Wedding Songs
- hinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
- You Are The Best Thing – Ray Montagne
- At Last – Etta James
- All of Me – John Legend
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Make You Feel My Love – Adele
- I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
- Everything – Michael Buble
- Better Together – Jack Johnson
- Amazed – Lonestar
- Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
- First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
- Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
- Lucky – Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
- Marry Me – Train
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
- What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Crazy Love – Van Morrison
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- The Luckiest – Ben Folds
- How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
- Your Song – Elton John
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennett
- Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
- Then – Brad Paisley
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
- Ho Hey – The Lumineers
- You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
- Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
- My Girl – The Temptations
- L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
- Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
- Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
- You and Me – Lifehouse
- Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
- My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
- When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge
- Your Song – Ellie Goulding
- The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
- Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys
- Stay With You – John Legend
- I Loved Her First – Heartland
- That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
- You & Me Song – The Wannadies
Typically the bride and groom, bride and bride, or groom and groom do their first dance as soon as they get announced into the their wedding reception.
This is the best time to do the dance because all guests are already seated to watch the reception entrances. All eyes are already on the couple as they enter.
Try not to chat through the entire dance – It makes it very difficult for the photographer to get amazing photos that look natural if the couple is talking the entire time (this goes for the mother-son and father-dances too)
Don’t cut the dance too short – Some couples don’t like being the center of attention, and that’s ok. Give your photographer at least 2 minutes to get some awesome photos. And let them know ahead of time if you are cutting the song short. This way they can prepare.
Tell your photographer about any choreographed dances or surprises during the first dance – By telling your photographer about your dance plans, they can be in the right position for any lifts, dips, surprises, etc.
