The first dance is one of the most memorable moments of your wedding day. Whether you’re swaying to something slow and romantic or surprising guests with a fun choreographed number, the right song sets the tone for your love story. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are 25 beautiful, meaningful, and modern classics that make the perfect soundtrack for that magical first dance.
Timeless Classics
At Last – Etta James
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Your Song – Elton John
Modern Love Songs
All of Me – John Legend
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Lover – Taylor Swift
Conversations in the Dark – John Legend
Beyond – Leon Bridges
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
You Are the Reason – Calum Scott
I Get to Love You – Ruelle
Speechless – Dan + Shay
From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay
Indie & Alternative
First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
You and I – Wilco
Such Great Heights (Acoustic) – Iron & Wine
Bloom – The Paper Kites
Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Iron & Wine
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
Nothing Matters When We’re Dancing – The Magnetic Fields
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Acoustic & Stripped-Down
Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
Sweet Pea – Amos Lee
Better Together – Jack Johnson
I’m Yours (Acoustic) – Jason Mraz
Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer (Acoustic cover)
A Thousand Years (Acoustic) – Christina Perri
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Lauryn Hill (Acoustic)
XO – John Mayer
Skinny Love – Bon Iver
Yellow – Coldplay (Acoustic version)
Pop Favorites
Marry Me – Train
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Love on Top – Beyoncé
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
R&B & Soul
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Adorn – Miguel
Forever Mine – Andra Day
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Best Part – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
Golden – Jill Scott
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
Sweet Thing – Rufus ft. Chaka Khan
Love – Musiq Soulchild
Spend My Life with You – Eric Benét ft. Tamia
Country Favorites
Then – Brad Paisley
God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban
It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Fun & Upbeat Choices
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Everything – Michael Bublé
Sugar – Maroon 5
Love Someone – Lukas Graham
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Unique & Underrated Picks
Forever Like That – Ben Rector
Angel – Jack Johnson
You’re the One – Greta Van Fleet
Heartbeats – José González
Grow Old with Me – Tom Odell
Anchor – Mindy Gledhill
Two – Sleeping At Last
You Are Mine – Spencer Combs ft. Holley Maher
Love is Easy – McFly
I’m With You – Vance Joy
For a Touch of Drama or Mood
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
My Love – Sia
No One’s Gonna Love You – Band of Horses
I Will Follow You into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
Gravity – Sara Bareilles
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room – John Mayer
Moon River – Audrey Hepburn version
In My Veins – Andrew Belle
The One – Kodaline
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