Wedding song selections are a big topic in the studio with Wedding Couples. When we start to discuss options many times they are shocked with the connection they have to the song although it may be a genre they or the guest may not usually connect with. The beauty of music, dance & art in general is the capability it has to create an escape and take us on a journey.
Your first dance as a married couple is a moment to cherish forever. Choosing a song can be challenging. This article if full of the best 1st Wedding Dance Songs from every genre for your 1st dance.
The sultry saxophone and soulful sounds of people like Nat King Cole singing “Unforgettable” are what Jazz is about.
You and I - Michael Buble
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me - Frank Sinatra
You’ll Always Be the One I Love - Dean Martin
Our Love is Here to Stay - Ella Fitzgerald
The Sunshine of Love - Louis Armstrong
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Love You Madly - Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
I Can’t Believe That You’re In Love With Me - Billie Holiday
You’re My Everything - Nat King Cole
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Cheek to Cheek - Fred Astaire
Till There Was You - Etta Jones
Misty - Sarah Vaughan
I’m Glad There is You - Sarah Vaughan
I Only Have Eyes for You - Carmen McRae
Because of You - Tony Bennett
I’ll Be Seeing You - Jimmy Durante
Our Love is Here to Stay - Dinah Washington
The Very Thought of You - Michael Buble
Love at First Sight - Michael Buble
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
(There Is) No Greater Love - Amy Winehouse
Dance Me to the End of Love - Madeleine Peyroux
The Look of Love - Diana Krall
Never Quit Loving You - Jill Barber
Everything - Michael Buble
R&B leads the way with a romantic sway and melodies that express your love. One such soul-stirring option is “At Last” by Etta James.
Falling - Alicia keys
Angel - Aretha Franklin
Tell it like it is - Aaron Neville
I’m on your side - Angela Bofill
One in a million - Aaliyah
These arms - All 4 One
Make me whole - Amel Larrieux
Beautiful as U - All 4 one
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
All of Me - John Legend
I have Nothing - Whitney Houston
I Do (Cherish You) - 98 Degrees
By Your Side - Sade
My Girl - The Temptations
Dangerously in Love - Beyonce
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Halo - Beyonce
No One - Alicia Keys
If I Ain't got you - Alicia Keys
Vision of Love - Mariah Caray
Slow Jam - Usher and Monica
Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole
Here and Now - Luther Vandross
A Good Night - John Legend
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Three Times a Lady - Commodores
Nothing Even Matters - Lauren Hill and D’Angelo
I want be your lover - Prince
All My Life - K-Ci and JoJo
Pop has an infectious melody that will make everyone smile. “All of Me” by John Legend exemplifies this.
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheehan
Love Story - Taylor Swift
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz
All of Me – John Legend
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
Give Me All Your Love – Brighton
I Am Yours – Andy Grammer
Falling Like The Stars - James Arthur
I Choose You - Forest Blakk
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Hey Ho - The Lumineers
Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
Starry Eyed – Ellie Goulding
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
You Got the Love – Florence + The Machine
Mary You - Bruno Mars
You are the best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
I wanna dance with somebody (who loves me) - Whitney Houston
Lucky - Jason Marz
Make You Feel my Love - Adele
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
We Found Love - Rihana
Love on Top - Beyonce
Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
Fireflies - Owl City
Diamonds - Rihana
Like I’m going to lose you - Megan Trainor
You Send me - Sam Cooke
Adorn - Miguel
Always and Forever - Heatwave
This Will Be (Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Over Joy - Stevie Wonder
Back at One -Brian McKnight
Umbrella - Rihana
Ain’t no Body - Chaka Khan
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Latch - Sam Smith, Disclosure
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
These tunes are full of fiery passion so be careful of the heat. “Besame Mucho” by Consuelo Velazquez can make your first dance sizzle.
Tu - Shakira
El Amor de Mi Vida - Ricky Martin
Llegaste tu - Luis Fonsi and Juan Luis Guerra
Despascito - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee
La bachata - Manuel Turizo
La Vida es un Carnaval - Celia Cruz
Corazon sin cara - Prince Royce
Vilo la pena - Marc Anthony
Bailando - Enrique Iglesias
Chantaje - Shakira
Tu amor me hace bien - Marc Anthony
The energetic guitar rifts and electrifying beats of Rock will get you moving. A timeless choice from this genre would be Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
Marry Me - Train
I wanna know what love is - Foreigner
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Faithfully - Journey
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Maybe I’m Amazed - Paul McCartney
When I See You Smile - Bad English
Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
Thank You - Led Zeppelin
You’re the Inspiration - Chicago
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Forever - Kiss
Love Conquers All - Deep Purple
Thank You for Loving Me - Bon Jovi
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Take My Breath Away - Berlin
When You Love a Woman - Journey
The Deeper the Love - Whitesnake
Keep on Loving You - REO Speedwagon
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
Lady - Styx
All I Want Is You - U2
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You - Bryan Adams
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Heaven - Warrant
Livin’ for You - Boston
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Waiting for a Girl Like You - Foreigner
You and Me - Alice Cooper
Something - The Beatles
You Make Loving Fun - Fleetwood Mac
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Love of a Lifetime - Firehouse
The Search is Over - Survivor
The Best - Tina Turner
With or Without You - Us
September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
Sugar - Maroon 5
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Best Day of My Life - American Authors
I want be your lover -Prince
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
So, get ready to glide across the dance floor, hand in hand, and let the music sweep you off your feet. Our diverse collection of songs promises to make your first dance an unforgettable moment, celebrating the union of two souls, two hearts, and a lifetime of love. Let the music play, and let your love story shine!
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