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

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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


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