Wedding First Dance Music
Dance is Memorable
Wherever we go, whatever we do, we remember the dancing. And of course, it's the music that propels the dancing forward and gives it character and shape and energy. We like to think of the music as a third partner, since it plays such an important role when we dance.
Wedding Dance Songs
It helps a lot when couples choose music they really like. We can make suggestions, but there's really nothing better than dancing to your favorite song together. When you contact us, let us know what you've chosen, or if you need help! If you do need help, make sure to browse our list of songs and listen to them in the embedded players.
Choose a Style
If you don't know what song you would like to use, you can start by thinking about the style of your dance. Would you like a light, romantic wedding dance with flowing turns and dips? Or do you envision something fun, playful, or even silly? Whatever your preference, the dance style you choose will help narrow down your choice of music. You can come to us with a style already in mind, or we can help you find one that fits your personality and needs.
How Fast or How Slow?
Many students think that the slower songs are the easiest to dance to, but this isn't always the case! Sometimes our students discover that their natural tempo is faster than their chosen song, and it is difficult for them to move that slowly! To them, it's like running a slow motion race - balance is difficult, staying on the beat is challenging, and everything feels awkward. When we increase the speed, they suddenly find that they can dance! So, be careful in your choice of tempo - dancing to a song is always the best way to determine if the tempo is too fast or too slow.
Lesson Options
Let us know which lesson option suits you the most.
Wedding First Dance Songs
Over the past four years we have saved the list of songs that our students have used for their weddings. Some, like "At Last," are old, popular favorites, and some are unique to the couple who chose them, like "Mirrorball." Every single song helped define each couple's dance - not only did they all dance slightly different styles, but they all danced with unique character repeated by no one else.
Use this list to get some ideas about your own music, compare your choice to what has already been used, or to simply jog your memory. Any purchases you make through our links to Amazon help us by providing us with referral points, which we use to continue to build our own music library!
Bride and Groom
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
A Great Day To Be Alive - Travis Tritt
A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
A Sorta Fairytale - Tori Amos
Absolute Beginners - David Bowie
All I Can Do - Chantal Kreviazuk
All I Want Is You - U2
All of Me - Michael Buble
Angels and Airwaves - The Adventure
Anna - Ernest Ranglin
At Last - Etta James
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Be Mine - David Gray
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Brighter Than Sunshine - Aqualung
By Your Side - Sade
Can't Give You Anything But Love - Sarah Vaughan
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Muse
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Cheek To Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
Closer - The Cure
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Comfortably Numb - Van Morrison
Crush - Dave Matthews
Dance Me To The End of Love - Leonard Cohen
Dance Me To The End Of Love - Madeleine Peyroux
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Ella Fitzgerald; Louis Armstrong
Dreams - Gavin Degraw
Everlasting Love - U2
Everything - Michael Bublé
Everytime I Close My Eyes - Babyface
Everyone Has - Shlomi Shabbat
Eyes On The Prize - M. Ward
Fallen - Lauren Wood
Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk
Feeks Like Home - Bonnie Raitt; Randy Newman
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Girl - City and Colour
Groove Me - King Floyd
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Halo - Beyonce
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
Hey I Love You - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
How Sweet It Is - Michael Buble
Hysterics - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I Believe In You - Don Williams
I Do - Paul Brandt
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Melt With You - Nouvelle Vague
I Only Have Eyes For You - Etta James
I Run To You - Lady Antebellum
I Wanna Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
I Won't Dance - Frank Sinatra
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
In My Life - The Beatles
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
If I Can't Have You - Etta James
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I've Got You Under My Skin - Michael Buble
In My Life - Beatles
In Love With You - Erykah Badu
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Inside Out - Bryan Adams
Into The Mystic - Colin James
Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Is This Love - Bob Marley
It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr.
It Just Comes Natural - George Strait
It's Your Love - Tim McGraw
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
Let Me Roll With It - Paul McCartney
Let's Fall In Love - Diana Krall
Let's Fall In Love - Ella Fitzgerald
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Light My Fire - William Young
Lonestar - Amazed
Lost In The Moment - Big & Rich
Lost Together - Blue Rodeo
L.O.V.E. - Michael Buble
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Love And Happiness - Al Green
Love Of My Life - Dave Matthews
Love Of My Life - Santana & Dave Matthews
Lovesong - The Cure
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Lovely Tonight - Joshua Radin
Lucky - Jason Mraz; Colbie Caillat
Magic - Robin Thicke; Mary J. Blige
Making Memories of Us - Keith Urban
Me Gustas Tu - Manu Chao
Mirrorball - Elbow
Moondance - Michael Buble
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Heart Is Yours - Justin Nozuka
My Love - Justin Timberlake
Never Quit Loving You - Jill Barber
No One - Alicia Keys
Nothing Even Matters - Lauryn Hill
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Jefferson Starship
Open Window - Sarah Harmer
Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo
Pierwszy Taniec - Wykonany Cudownie
Por Una Cabeza - ArgenTango
Precious - Yuna Ito
Remember When - Alan Jackson
Rendez-Vous - Culture Beat
Rock My World - Michael Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Safe and Sound - Hawksley Workman
Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) - Gotan Project
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Shave Yo Legs - Keb Mo
She Belongs To Me - Harry Connick Jr
She's The One - Robbie Williams
Show Me Love - Robyn Carlson
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Sleeping Beauty Waltz - Tchaikovsky
Slow Dance - John Legend
Smile - Uncle Kracker
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Something Stupid - Robbie Williams; Nicole Kidman
Somewhere Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Sort of Fairytale - Tori Amos
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Staralfur - Sigur Ros
Stay Forever - Ween
Stay With You - John Legend
Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine
Summer Song - Louis Armstrong & Dave Brubeck
Sunday Kind of Love - Etta James
Takes Two To Tango - Ray Charles
That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
That's The Way I Like It - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
The Adventure - Angels & Airwaves
The Best Is Yet To Come - Frank Sinatra
The Rose of My Heart - Johnny Cash
The Story - Brandi Carlile
The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight - Harry Connick Jr
The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Bublé
The Way You Look Tonight - Rod Stewart
Then - Brad Paisley
These Are The Days - Van Morrison
This Will Be Our Year - Foofighters
This Year's Love - David Gray
Too Marvelous For Words - Ella Fitzgerald
True - Spandau Ballet
Truly - Lionel Richie
Truly, Madly, Deeply - Savage Garden
Turn Me On - Norah Jones
Unchained Melody - Cyndi Lauper
Unchained Melody - U2
Underneath It All - No Doubt
Vito's Waltz - The New 101 Strings Orchestra
Walk On The Moon - Great Big Sea
What A Difference A Day Makes - Dinah Washington
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
When I'm With You - Faber Drive
When You Call My Name - Paul Brandt
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban
Where Do I Begin - Shirley Bassey
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Winter Winds - Mumford & Sons
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Yellow - Coldplay
You and Me - Dave Matthews
You and Me - Penny and The Quarters
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
You Better Shape Up - Olivia Newton John & John Travolta
You Got Me Wrapped Around Your Little Finger - Beth Rowley
You Give Me Something - Jamiroquai
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Michael Bublé
You're My Best Friend - Queen
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
Your Everything - Keith Urban
