Whether you are having a live band, musician or wedding DJ play at your wedding reception, your first dance is one of the most important moments. Your first dance song is one which you'll remember for the rest of your life. It will always have a special place in your heart, especially if you get the choice absolutely spot-on.
Regardless of the genre, era or tempo you're looking for, there are so many amazing songs out there that would be perfect for your first dance. To help inspire you, we've put together a list of 50 of the most popular ones.
Of course, your choice of first dance song is down to your own personal preference. However, we've added all of these songs into a Spotify playlist which you can have a listen to if you're stuck for ideas!
1. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
2. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
3. If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys
4. You're the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White
5. Only Love – Ben Howard
6. Marry You – Bruno Mars
7. Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
8. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
9. Heaven – Bryan Adams
10. Inside Your Heaven – Carrie Underwood
11. My Heart Will Go On – Céline Dion
12. Wherever You Will Go – Charlene Soraia
13. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
14. A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
15. Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows
16. The Look of Love – Dusty Springfield
17. La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
18. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
19. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
20. Your Song – Elton John/Ellie Goulding
21. Can't Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
22. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
23. At Last – Etta James
24. Songbird – Eva Cassidy
25. Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
26. Moon River – Frank Sinatra
27. The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
28. Last Night On Earth – Green Day
29. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates
30. It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jnr
31. The Reason – Hoobastank
32. I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
33. All Of Me – John Legend
34. Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
35. A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
36. Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
37. Amazed – Lonestar
38. Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
39. L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
40. You're My Best Friend – Queen
41. She's The One – Robbie Williams
42. Kiss From A Rose – Seal
43. Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer
44. Greatest Day – Take That
45. Paper Rings – Taylor Swift
46. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
47. All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
48. I'm a Believer – The Monkees
49. You to Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
50. Happy Together – The Turtles
Whatever your first dance song choice, you'll need someone to play it for you at the wedding. You can find a wide selection of talented and experienced Wedding DJs or Musicians on Guides for Brides. Don't forget that you can hear all of these songs on our Spotify playlist, maybe one of them is your first dance song!