Looking for a productive, but stress-free way to get a little wedding planning knocked off your list? (Yes, such a task exists!) Enter the wedding playlist. It’s basically a compilation of all of your favorite songs to listen to together, and the First Dance song is definitely the most memorable, right? BTW, choosing your first dance wedding song makes the perfect date night activity during your engagement. So pour some wine, snuggle up, and relive everything from the classics to modern, romantic to upbeat, as you narrow down your favorites.
How To Choose Your First Dance Song
Choosing your wedding music should be fun, but it can get overwhelming, whether or not you’ve hired a DJ or plan to go the DIY playlist route. You want songs that are meaningful to you as a couple, but you also want to consider the overall vibe of your wedding, guests interests, what will follow the arc of the day and what will keep the party going at night. There’s so much to think about when it comes to wedding songs, but the first dance is one that should be a no-brainer: It’s about what resonates most with you and your journey as a couple.
This is a song that celebrates your story and honors the commitment you made moments ago, so it’s not about what other people think or what’s on-trend at the moment. It’s timeless! It may be something you choose after listening to a classic song with poignant lyrics that you relate to, or it could be a song that sparks a memory or marks a milestone, like one you listened to on your first date. You and your partner may already have some options in mind.
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Narrow It Down
There are likely many romantic songs that you both enjoy and agree are special, so your first task is to throw a few out there and just get listening. Look through your own playlists and combine them with anything from the list below that stands out to get started.
Dance To It
Since you will, in fact, be dancing to the first dance song, consider whether it’s something you and your partner can dance to the way you want to. You may find yourself weeding some out after practicing. So make your top picks, hit ‘play,’ and turn your living room into your private dance floor to get a feel for them.
Not into a slow dance? Don’t fret, this list of popular first dance song also includes plenty of upbeat favorites that you can move to at a faster pace!
Choose Your Length
How long should a first dance song be? It’s ultimately up to you, but there are a few things to consider. First of all, how long do you actually want to dance? Some people love the idea of a romantic first dance surrounded by the loved ones in attendance, while others feel a bit awkward being the center of attention for that long. If you’re into it, you can play the entire song, but keep in mind three to four minutes is on the longer end for most first dances. This is because once you’re doing it, a few minutes actually takes longer than you think! And you don’t want guests getting restless when there are other memorable dances to follow.
If three minutes sounds like an eternity to you, you can also just play a 90 second to two minute clip featuring your favorite part of the song. If you are hiring a DJ or musician, they can even edit the song down for you, so you don’t miss out on the most special moments of the song.
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57 Best First Dance Wedding Songs
Classic First Dance Songs
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Elvis Presley
“At Last” – Etta James
“L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
“You Are” – Lionel Richie
“Maybe I’m Amazed” – Paul McCartney
“Faithfully” – Journey
“Your Song,” – Elton John
“Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
“You and I” – Stevie Wonder
“Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
“In My Life” – The Beatles
“Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
“Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green
“Unchained Melody” – The Righteous Brothers
“It’s Your Love” – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Modern First Dance Songs
“All of Me” – John Legend
“XO” – Beyoncé
“Perfect Duet” – Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
“The Bones” – Maren Morris
“Could I Love You Anymore” – Jason Mraz & Reneé Dominique
“How Long Will I Love You” – Ellie Goulding
“I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles
“I Am Yours” – Andy Grammar
“Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
“You Make It Easy” – Jason Aldean
“My House” – Kacey Musgraves
“I Found You” – Alabama Shakes
“So Easy” – Phillip Phillips
“Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding
Upbeat First Dance Songs
“Better Together” – Jack Johnson
“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” – Sleeping at Last
“Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
“You’re My Best Friend” – Queen
“Next to Me” – Emile Sandé
“Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
“Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
“You Make My Dreams (Come True)” – Hall & Oates
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
“Marry You” – Bruno Mars
“Love on Top” – Beyonce
“Everything” – Michael Bublé
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Lauryn Hill
Romantic First Dance Songs
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
“Marry Me” – Train
“XO” – John Mayer
“Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” – Aerosmith
“Heartbeats” – Jose Gonzalez
“Endless Love” – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
“Coming Home” – Leon Bridges
“You Are The Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
“Falling Like the Stars” – James Arthur
“By Your Side” – Sade
“The Luckiest” – Ben Folds
“I’ll Be” – Edwin McCain
“All My Life” – K-Ci & JoJo
“Forever” – Ben Harper
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