60 Wedding First Dance Songs to Set the Perfect Tone

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, a momentous occasion where you and your partner embark on a lifelong journey together. As you step onto the dance floor for your wedding first dance as a married couple, the choice of a song becomes a significant reflection of your unique bond and sets the tone for the rest of the evening. Whether you prefer timeless classics that have stood the test of time, rock melodies that ignite passion, or indie gems that embrace individuality, the perfect first dance song awaits you. Read on to find some of the best songs you may choose for your first dance.

Classic First Dance Songs

When it comes to classic first dance songs, timeless melodies, and heartfelt lyrics take centre stage. These iconic tracks have stood the test of time and continue to evoke romance and nostalgia on the dance floor. Here are some of the best ones:

1. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)
2. Doris Day - Dream A Little Dream Of Me Dream A Little Dream Of Me 
3. Bee Gees - More Than A Woman Bee Gees - More Than A Woman (Lyric Video)
4. Elton John - Are You Ready For Love? Are You Ready For Love? (Remastered)
5. Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire (Official Audio)
6. Elton John - Your Song Elton John - Your Song (Lyrics)
7. Billie Holiday - The Very Thought of You Billie Holiday - The Very Thought Of You (Official Audio)
8. Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight (Live Video) | Warner Vault
9.  Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
10. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody (Official Audio) 

Classic Jazz First Dance Songs

For couples seeking a touch of sophistication and smooth rhythms, jazz songs offer a perfect blend of elegance and charm. These enchanting tunes, with their beautiful melodies and captivating vocals, create a dreamy ambience for an unforgettable wedding moment.

11. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Official Video) 
12. Louis Armstrong - We Have All The Time In The World We Have All The Time In The World (Remastered) 
13. Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight The Way You Look Tonight (2008 Remastered)
14. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me My Baby Just Cares For Me
15. Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon Fly Me To The Moon (2008 Remastered)
16. Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E NAT KING COLE L-O-V-E
17. Nat King Cole - When I Fall In Love When I Fall In Love 
18. Andy Williams - Moon River Andy Williams - Moon River
19. Ella Fitzgerald - Love Is Here To Stay Ella Fitzgerald - Love Is Here To Stay
20. Julie London - I'm In The Mood For Love Julie London - I'm In The Mood For Love

Modern First Dance Songs

Some couples prefer to capture the essence of contemporary love with modern first dance songs. These songs offer a diverse range of musical styles and emotions. From catchy pop anthems to heartfelt ballads, modern tracks reflect the new dynamics of relationships and create a memorable atmosphere for your special dance. Here are some of the best to choose from:

21. Adele - Lovesong Adele - Lovesong 
22. Haley Reinhart - Can't Help Falling In Love Haley Reinhart - Can't Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)
23. Dan and Shay - Speechless Dan + Shay - Speechless (Wedding Video)
24. John Legend - All of Me John Legend - All of Me (Official Video) 
25. Ray LaMontagne - Hold You in My Arms Ray LaMontagne - Hold you in my arms
26. Phillip Phillips - So Easy Phillip Phillips - So Easy (Lyrics)
27. Noah Reid - Simply the Best Noah Reid - Simply the Best (Radio Edit) 
28. Lady Gaga - Is That Alright? Lady Gaga - Is That Alright? (from A Star Is Born) (Official Audio)
29. James Arthur - Falling Like The Stars James Arthur - Falling Like The Stars (Lyric Video)  
30. Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Rock First Dance Songs

If you and your partner are fans of guitars, powerful vocals, and energetic rhythms, rock songs can provide a dynamic and exhilarating start to your married life. These anthemic tracks, with their passionate lyrics and electrifying melodies, will have you and your guests rocking out on the dance floor.

31. Sinéad O'Connor - Only You Sinéad O'Connor - Only You
32. Arctic Monkeys - Baby I'm Yours Baby I'm Yours
33. Oasis - Rock N' Roll Star Oasis - Rock N' Roll Star (Official Video)
34. Twin Atlantic – Hold On Twin Atlantic – Hold On (Official Music Video) 
35. Metallica - Nothing Else Matters Metallica: Nothing Else Matters (Official Music Video)
36. The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses (Acoustic / Lyric Video)
37. The Police - Every Breath You Take The Police - Every Breath You Take (Official Video)
38. You Me At Six - Take On The World Take on the World
39. U2 - All I Want Is You U2 - All I Want Is You (Official Music Video)
40. The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight (Official Music Video)

Indie First Dance Songs

Indie first dance songs offer a unique and heartfelt selection, especially if you have a passion for indie spirit and a love for alternative sounds. These indie gems, with their introspective lyrics and dreamy melodies, bring a touch of authenticity and individuality to your first dance.

41. David Bowie - Heroes David Bowie - Heroes (Official Video)
42. Thirty Seconds to Mars - 100 Suns Thirty Seconds to Mars - "100 Suns" Lyrics
43. Fountains Of Wayne - Hackensack Hackensack
44. The National - Slow Show Slow Show
45. Kodaline - The One Kodaline - The One (Lyrics)
46. Lana Del Rey - Video Games Lana Del Rey - Video Games
47. Iron & Wine - Flightless Bird Iron & Wine - Flightless Bird, American Mouth 
48. Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars (Official Video)
49. Noah and the Whale - 5 Years Time Noah and the Whale - 5 Years Time - Official
50. Fyfe Dangerfield - She's Always A Woman Fyfe Dangerfield - She's Always A Woman

Uplifting First Dance Songs

If you're looking to kick off your married life with an uplifting and joyous atmosphere, uplifting first dance songs are the perfect choice. These songs are designed to elevate the mood and create an atmosphere of celebration and positivity. These spirited tracks, filled with infectious rhythms and empowering lyrics, will have you and your partner dancing with pure happiness and excitement on your special day.

51. Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Lyrics) ft. Bruno Mars
52. Ellie Goulding - Still Falling For You Ellie Goulding - Still Falling For You (From "Bridget Jones's Baby" Original Soundtrack)
53. Shawn Mendes - If I Can’t Have You Shawn Mendes - If I Can't Have You (Official Music Video)
54. Mariah Carey - Dreamlover Mariah Carey - Dreamlover (Official HD Video)
55. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (Official Music Video)
56. Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla (Official Video)
57. Madness - It Must Be Love Madness - It Must Be Love (Official Video)
58. Alanis Morissette - Ironic Alanis Morissette - Ironic (Official 4K Music Video)
59. Jess Glynne - Hold My Hand Jess Glynne - Hold My Hand (Lyric Video)
60. The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (Official Audio)