The First Dance
The first time you dance as husband and wife will be a memorable moment. With so many songs out there, it can be hard to choose the ‘perfect’ song. Whether you are looking for an old classic like Unforgettable by Nat King Cole or a more upbeat contemporary tune like Home by Phillip Phillips, we have compiled a list of our favorite classics and contemporary songs to make your first dance extra special. Click on each song to be redirected to YouTube to listen!
Classics
- At Last- Etta James
- Can’t Help Falling In Love- Elvis Presley
- Dream A Little Dream- Mamas And The Papas
- I Only Have Eyes For You-The Flamingos
- It Had To Be You- Harry Conick Jr.
- Unforgettable- Nat King Cole
- This Will Be- Natalie Cole
- When I Fall In Love- Clive Griffin and Celine Dion
- You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
- Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
- Your Song- Elton John
- Have I Told You Lately- Rod Stewart
- A Kiss To Build A Dream On- Steve Tyrell
- Unchained Melody- Righteous Brothers
- L.O.V.E.- Nat King Cole
- For Once In My Life- Stevie Wonder
- Sunday Kind Of Love- Etta James
- That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
- Stand By Me- Ben E. King
- I’ll Be Loving You- Marshall Tucker Band
Contemporary
- Marry Me- Train
- You Make My Dreams Come True- Hall and Oates
- Ho Hey- The Lumineers
- Wanted- Hunter Hayes
- You are the Best Thing- Ray LaMontagne
- Marry You- Bruno Mars
- I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
- Home- Phillip Phillips
- The Way You Look Tonight- Maroon 5
- Come Away With Me- Norah Jones
- Wonderwall- Oasis
- We Found Love (cover)- Coldplay
- The Best is Yet to Come- Michael Buble
- Our Kind of Love- Lady Antebellum
- Make You Feel My Love- Adele
- You and Me – Dave Matthews Band
- Crazy In Love- Beyonce and Jay-Z
- Wagon Wheel- Old Crowe Medicine Show
- Sparks- Coldplay
- Then- Brad Paisley
So, which one will you choose? If you are already married, what song did you have your first dance to?