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
Let us know which lesson option suits you the most.
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!
Grooveshark Player
We're testing a new player that plays each song in its entirety. As our list of great wedding dance songs has over 100 titles, we will be adding to this list periodically. For now, the player contains the latest and most popular songs that our students have used.
Amazon MP3 Player
To use, just press play, then start browsing! In case anything goes wrong with the player, we've included a text list of all of the songs below. With the exception of only one or two tracks, you can sample every song we've ever used with our students!
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Bride and Groom
A Sorta Fairytale - Tori Amos
Absolute Beginners - David Bowie
All I Want Is You - U2
At Last - Etta James
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Be Mine - David Gray
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Brighter Than Sunshine - Aqualung
Can't Give You Anything But Love - Sarah Vaughan
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Crush - Dave Matthews
Dance Me To The End Of Love - Madeleine Peyroux
Everything - Michael Bublé
Everytime I Close My Eyes - Babyface
Everyone Has - Shlomi Shabbat
Fallen - Lauren Wood
Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
I Believe In You - Don Williams
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Melt With You - Nouvelle Vague
In Love With You - Erykah Badu
Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
It Just Comes Natural - George Strait
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
Lost In The Moment - Big & Rich
Love Of My Life - Santana & Dave Matthews
Lost Together - Blue Rodeo
Love Song - The Cure
Making Memories of Us - Keith Urban
Me Gustas Tu - Manu Chao
My Love - Justin Timberlake
Nothing Even Matters - Lauryn Hill
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Jefferson Starship
Open Window - Sarah Harmer
Por Una Cabeza - ArgenTango
Remember When - Alan Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
She Belongs To Me - Harry Connick Jr
She's The One - Robbie Williams
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stay With You - John Legend
Sunday Kind of Love - Etta James
That's The Way I Like It - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
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
This Year's Love - David Gray
Too Marvelous For Words - Ella Fitzgerald
True - Spandau Ballet
Underneath It All - No Doubt
What A Difference A Day Makes - Dinah Washington
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
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
You Give Me Something - Jamiroquai
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Michael Bublé
You're My Best Friend - Queen
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
Mother and Son
That's All Right - Elvis Presley
Father and Daughter
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
