As you plan your dream wedding, there are countless decisions to be made, and one of the most significant is choosing the perfect song for your first dance as a married couple.
With so many incredible songs to choose from, we have curated a list of 50 captivating first dance song ideas to inspire couples on their quest for the ideal soundtrack.
From classic ballads to modern love songs, there's something for every couple seeking a song that beautifully encapsulates their love and sets the perfect mood for their special day.
"Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran
"At Last" - Etta James
"Baby I'm Yours - Artic Monkeys
"Just You and I" - Tom Walker
"Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis Presley
"Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers
"I Won't Give Up" - Jason Miraz
"A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri
"Amazed" - Lonestar
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
"Better Together" - Jack Johnson
"All of Me" - John Legend
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" - Aerosmith
"Everything" - Michael Bublé
"I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston
"Unforgettable" - Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
"Your Song" - Elton John
"Love on Top" - Beyonce
"Stand by Me" - Ben E. King
"Through the Echoes" - Paulo Nutini
"Fly Me to the Moon" - Frank Sinatra
"Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton
"You Are the Best Thing" - Ray LaMontagne
"Endless Love" - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
"Just the Way You Are" - Bruno Mars
"Crazy Love" - Van Morrison
"Make You Feel My Love" - Adele
"Marry Me" - Train
"L-O-V-E" - Nat King Cole
"When a Man Loves a Woman" - Percy Sledge
"Better Together" - Jack Johnson
"You're Still the One" - Shania Twain
"How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees
"I Won't Give Up" - Jason Mraz
"The Power of Love" - Celine Dion
"Truly Madly Deeply" - Savage Garden
"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
"Say You Won't Let Go" - James Arthur
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Love Someone" - Lukas Graham
"Lover" - Taylor Swift
"How Long Will I Love You" - Ellie Goulding
"Speechless" - Dan + Shay
"Yours" - Russell Dickerson
"Die a Happy Man" - Thomas Rhett
"H.O.L.Y." - Florida Georgia Line
“Late Night Talking” - Harry Styles
“I Wanna Be Yours” - Arctic Monkeys
“Kiss Me” - SixPence None The Richer
“Something” - The Beatles
“She’s Always a Woman” - Billy Joel
“Amazed” - Lonestar
“Pancakes and Butter” - Jason Mraz
“Lets Go Home Together” - Ella Henderson and Tom Grennan
“You’ve Got The Love” - Florence and the Machine
“Adore You” - Harry Styles
"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
"Better Half of Me" - Tom Walker
"Can't Take My Eyes off of You" - Andy Williams
"Grow Old With Me" - Tom Odell
"Greatest Day " - Take That
Remember that you don't have to go with traditional options. If you're into heavy metal or happy hardcore, feel free to boogie on down to that. It's your wedding - your way! Anything goes these days.
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