These First Dance Songs Will Make Your Wedding Day Even More Romantic
When it comes to planning their big day, many betrothed couples stray from tradition and make their own rules. Instead of strict color palettes and endless gifts, trends like mismatched bridesmaids dresses and "honeymoon fund" registries steal the show. Whether you stick to more traditional choices or opt to stand out from the crowd, there's one wedding tradition that will never go out of style: the first dance.
With an endless amount of love songs to choose from, the decision can seem overwhelming. First and foremost, you can always go with something that holds a certain meaning. Maybe you met your special someone at a concert, or you both shared a sweet moment while listening to a specific tune in the car or at a bar. It's also completely fine to pick a timeless classic that doesn't necessarily have a backstory, but transports your guests back in time and encourages them to sing along.
And then there's the choice of tempo. There are great memories to be made with both sweet ballads and fast party tracks. While slow dances allow couples to connect in a deep and emotional way, more upbeat songs can bring plenty of laughter and fun to the event. No matter which you choose, you can't go wrong. To help with such a difficult decision, though, we've found 40 tracks that capture the hearts of couples across the country year after year. This list is full of wildly romantic songs, both old and new—so get your dance shoes on!
1. "Thinking Out Loud," Ed Sheeran
2. "At Last," Etta James
3. "You Are the Best Thing," Ray LaMontagne
4. "All of Me," John Legend
5. "A Thousand Years," Christina Perri
6. "Make You Feel My Love," Adele
7. "I Won't Give Up," Jason Mraz
8. "Everything," Michael Bublé
9. "Better Together," Jack Johnson
10. "Amazed," Lonestar
11. "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones
12. "First Day of My Life," Bright Eyes
13. "Let's Stay Together," Al Green
14. "Lucky," Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
15. "Can't Help Falling in Love," Elvis Presley
16. "Marry You," Bruno Mars
17. "Lover," Taylor Swift
18. "I Got You Babe," Sonny & Cher
19. "Love on Top," Beyoncé
20. "Time After Time," Cyndi Lauper
21. "I Am Yours," Andy Grammer
22. "Speechless," Dan + Shay
23. “The Way You Look Tonight,” Frank Sinatra
24. "L-O-V-E," Nat King Cole
25. "All You Need Is Love," The Beatles
26. "Endless Love," Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
27. "Marry Me," Train
28. "My Best Friend," Tim McGraw
29. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Frankie Valli
30. "You're Still The One," Shania Twain
31. "I Can't Not Love You," Every Avenue
32. "Black And White," Niall Horan
33. "That's When I Knew," Alicia Keys
34. "Never Worn White," Katy Perry
35. "Faster," Matt Nathanson
36. "Your Song," Elton John
37. "A Sky Full of Stars," Coldplay
38. "The One," Kodaline
39. "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You," *NSYNC
40. "XO," John Mayer
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