100 Wedding First Dance Songs
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, from choosing the right venue to picking out the perfect dress. But one of the most important decisions is selecting the song for the first dance. It's the moment when the newlyweds take the floor and dance together for the first time as a married couple. The right song can make this moment unforgettable.
To help you out, I have compiled a list of 100 of the best first dance songs, spanning across different genres and eras. Whether you're looking for a classic love song or something more contemporary, there's something here for everyone.
"At Last" by Etta James
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
"Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole
"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri
"Everything" by Michael Bublé
"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
"You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
"Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton
"Marry Me" by Train
"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
"I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles
"All of Me" by John Legend
"You Are the Love of My Life" by Sam Cooke
"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys
"L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
"Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones
"My Girl" by The Temptations
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
"Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
"I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
"Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis
"Stand by Me" by Ben E. King
"Always" by Bon Jovi
"You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli
"I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher
"I Cross My Heart" by George Strait
"I Could Not Ask for More" by Edwin McCain
"I Swear" by All-4-One
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
"Love on Top" by Beyoncé
"Marry You" by Bruno Mars
"One and Only" by Adele
"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
"Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur
"Something" by The Beatles
"The Luckiest" by Ben Folds
"The Power of Love" by Celine Dion
"True Companion" by Marc Cohn
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge
"When I Fall in Love" by Nat King Cole
"When You Say Nothing at All" by Alison Krauss
"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder
"You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates
"Amazed" by Lonestar
"Angel of Mine" by Monica
"As Long as You Love Me" by Backstreet Boys
"Beautiful in My Eyes" by Joshua Kadison
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
"Breathe" by Faith Hill
"By Your Side" by Sade
"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol
"Close to You" by The Carpenters
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
"Don't Know Much" by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
"Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mamas and The Papas
"Eternal Flame" by The Bangles
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police
"Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" by Bryan Adams
"Fields of Gold" by Sting
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"For the First Time" by Kenny Loggins
"Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera
"Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison
"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
"Here, There and Everywhere" by The Beatles
"How Deep Is Your Love" by Bee Gees
"I Believe in You and Me" by Whitney Houston
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" by The Four Tops
"I Finally Found Someone" by Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams
"I Got You" by James Brown
"I Melt with You" by Modern English
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles
"I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie
"I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz
"I'll Be" by Edwin McCain
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
"If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
"It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick Jr.
"Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers
"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
"Love" by Nat King Cole
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
"Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
"Moon River" by Andy Williams
"More Than Words" by Extreme
"My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder
"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
"Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica
"Open Arms" by Journey
"Perfect Duet" by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
"The Book of Love" by Peter Gabriel
Choosing the perfect first dance song can be a daunting task, but with this list, you're sure to find something that suits your style and taste. Remember, this is your special day, so choose a song that has a special meaning to you and your partner. With the right song, your first dance as a married couple is sure to be a memory that you'll cherish forever.
