You may be into a slow, romantic song to celebrate your first dance as a married couple, while your partner may be more into a faster jive. How to strike a compromise? All eyes will be on you as you take your first steps onto the dance floor as a married couple and the song choice is the most important part of that - apart from maybe not falling over. There are literally thousands of songs to choose from, from golden oldies, to modern ballads. You can go for a traditional love song or you can shake it up with a completely different idea. No matter what you're going for, we have some song ideas that will help you make a decision, from slow to fast, both old and new.
Slow and steady songs
Slow songs are the most common choices for first dances as they tend to carry the most emotion and romance. You could always choose and old reliable, or go with something more modern. It's important to choose songs with meaningful words that remind you of your relationship.
Flying Without Wings by Westlife
Mid-tempo songs
Mid-tempo songs are a good compromise for when you can't agree on how 'slow' your first dance should be. Often, very slow songs can be romantic but also very emotional. If you want to keep the tone a little elevated, choose a mid-tempo song. This will also encourage people to join you on the dance floor sooner rather than later.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel
Fast and fun songs
To stray away from tradition completely, why not go for something much more upbeat than the norm. Make your first dance fun and memorable and less intense for your guests. There's no strict need to make your wedding any more romantic than it already is with a slow, emotional song, so why not completely turn it on its head?
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness
Cheesy songs
We know, they're cheesy for a reason, and very cliché. But there's a reason people keep going back to these timeless songs again and again. And who says you have to pick a stereotypical cheesy love song? Why not pick something from the more general cheesy category to really get your guests moving with you. Tina Turner anyone?
Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Friday I'm In Love by The Cure
Simply The Best by Tina Turner
Modern love songs
Just as there is something that can be said for the classics, there are some impressively beautiful songs coming out these days. This generation's music industry isn't totally devoid of emotion and originality. A more modern songs might hold more meaning for you and your partner. Was it playing when you first met? John Legend took it to the next level and put his wife in the music video for All of Me, along with a short clip of their own wedding at the end. Does it get much more romantic than that?
Read All About It pt III by Emeli Sande
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
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