Wedding First Dance Songs

100 Wedding First Dance Songs

April 4, 2013

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There are plenty of details to consider when planning a wedding, not the least of which is the music. The first dance is often the first song decision many couples make, because it's the centerpiece of the reception, with the newlyweds dancing for the first time with all eyes on them. If you're on the hunt for the perfect tune for the first dance, we're here to help. From rock to classic to pop, here are 100 song suggestions sweet enough for a first dance.

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by Shannon Vestal 16

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16 Comments

megln1022 10 weeks

I agree with tammibree! the blower's daughter seems to always end up on these sort of lists even though its a thoroughly depressing song. some of the others don't have the best lyrics either!

Nobozo 38 weeks

The Blower's Daughter can't be as bad as the 25th wedding anniversary party of friends who were singers, and the husband seranaded his wife with "If I Loved You."

tammibree 1 year

Many of these songs are very pretty, but lyrics-wise I'm not sure I'd want some of them as my wedding tune... e.g., Damien Rice's "The Blower's Daughter": "I can't take my mind off of you / Til I find somebody new." Personally I'd be a little concerned if my new hubby thought those lines would make a great first dance, heh. But it's probably just me typically over-analyzing. :o)

citygrl12 1 year

I love By Your Side-Sade,Come Away With Me-Norah Jones,Sea Of Love-Cat Power, The Blower's Daughter -Damien Rice,Hold You In My Arms-Ray L,Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton and Collide-Howie Day..

bohemianrhapsody 1 year

WOW, pretty awesome list. At Last, It had to be you... the way you look tonight by Frank Sinatra is awesome... Love love, Your Song by Elton John and The Only Exception.. but i'm STILL gonna dance to Fallen by LAUREN WOOD from the Pretty Woman soundtrack. Love it!

JennyV12 1 year

i will prefer a song by Bryan Adams like "When you love someone", "Heaven" or "I do it for you"

chickpilot 1 year

Kiss to Build a Dream on is Louis Armstrong, not Nat King Cole

bengalspice 1 year

I did the eighth grade shuffle to Etta James ... I think "make you feel my love" by adele is a lot better pick

bengalspice 1 year

I did the eight grade shuffle to this ...

Lauren Turner 1 year

This is an AWESOME list!! John Legend "Stay With You" was my pick

Kimberly Timlick 1 year

Agree, love the list! Great post Shannon!

gd101 1 year

Great post Shannon! For my wedding, I'd go with The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. It suits my musical preferences best! ... Actually, I have labeled many songs as my wedding song, so idk... hard to choose!