Our 30 Perfect First Dance Finds
It’s your first dance as a married couple, but you’re completely stuck on what song to choose. We get the struggle! So, here’s a list of some of our top choices - from everything romantic to all things cheesy!
Choosing your First Dance song.
You sweep into the beautiful venue, surrounded by all your friends and family. Everything is perfect; everyone is happy. Now, it’s your turn to take to the dance floor for your first dance with your new partner.
This is the song that, for the rest of your life, will entrench itself into the history of your love story. Every time it plays on the radio, or appears when you click shuffle, you’ll be transported back to that moment at your wedding, dancing with the person you love.
So, you’d better make sure it’s a good song!
In this list, we compile songs for everything you need - whether you want something more romantic and slow, or something a little more upbeat and fun. We’ve got you covered!
Classic and Romantic.
Capturing that classic romantic feeling - that feeling of slow dancing in the rain under the Eiffel Tower (or whatever else classes as the epitome of romance). Well, these are the go-to songs that sound like falling in love.
1. At Last - Etta James
This 1960s classic from Etta James is nothing short of beautiful and romantic!
2. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Capturing that orchestral New-York sound, Frank Sinatra’s The Way You Look Tonight is the go-to if you’re wanting that classic style.
Catch one of our JukeJam original artists perform it here
3. Can’t Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley
This is one love song that will never go out of style!
4. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
This romantic number is the perfect song for a sing-along. So, get your guests serenading you as you twirl across the dance floor.
5. La Vie on Rose - Louis Armstrong
The epitome of romance, La Vie on Rose is perfect if you’re wanting something a little more romantic and instrumental. It’ll imbue your first dance with that old-school Hollywood style.
Modern Pop.
If you’re after something more current, then here’s a few ideas for you. Just as romantic, but a little less old-school.
6. If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Arguably the most romantic of the modern classics, If I Ain’t Got You could never be the wrong choice for a first dance!
8. Make You Feel My Love - Adele
There’s no way to compile a list of love songs, without Adele occupying a spot somewhere. That’s why Make You Feel My Love has found it’s way on here, and deservedly so!
8. Adore You - Harry Styles
Slightly more upbeat, but just as romantic, next on the list is Adore You - because why not have Harry Styles serenade you?
9. Little Things - One Direction
Giving you even more Harry Styles, here’s the perfect song about the experience of noticing all the Little Things about the person you love.
10. All of Me - John Legend
Another romantic song all about devotion. A classic wedding staple!
Catch one of our JukeJam original artists perform this here
Fun and Upbeat.
Perfect for marrying your best friend, these songs will save you the slow dance and instead have you singing and dancing along, laughing all the way.
11. Paper Rings - Taylor Swift
Starting off strong with a Swiftie anthem, Paper Rings is all about wanting to marry someone without all the added bells and whistles. The perfect first dance song for celebrating simple love (we’ll just ignore the massive rock on your finger).
12. Come and Get Your Love - Redbone
This 1970s classic is nothing but fun all round! Perfect for anyone wanting to avoid the slow dance - especially, if you’re wanting your guests to join the dance!
13. Can’t Take My Eyes off You - Frankie Valli
Stuck between a slow dance and something upbeat? Well, this song gets you the best of both worlds! Ideal if you want to kick it off with just you and your partner, but want to end it with a party.
14. Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder’s hit is simply fun all around for a more lively first dance!
15. You Got a Friend in Me - Disney’s “Toy Story”
For something a little more light-hearted and quirky, then it’s a fun Disney song you’re after (and we think You Got a Friend in Me is simply perfect!)
Throwback Tunes.
These are just some classics for if you’re wanting a good throwback to kick off your time as a married couple!
16. My Girl - The Temptations
Cool, simple, and stylish. Enough said!
17. Only You - Yazoo
An 80s classic, Only You is perfect for anybody desperate for that little bit of synth on their special day!
18. You to Me are Everything - Real Thing
Another tune teetering on the edge of cheesy (but for this one we’ll allow it). And, it always goes down a storm!
19. Islands in the Stream - Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers
A great duet to dance to with your forever duet partner.
20. She’s the One - Robbie Williams
If you know anything about us at JukeJam, then you’ll know all about our love of Stoke-on-Trent alum, Robbie Williams, which means he has to appear on every song list we create (naturally). Origin-loyalty aside, we have to acknowledge that Robbie Williams’ 90s cover of She’s the One is just flawless!
“L-O-V-E” Songs.
Well, when it comes to the first dance, it’s all about that special “L” word. The hardest part of this list was selecting which songs deserved a spot! So here’s a little taste of some of the options:
16. All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Another classic to kick off this section of our list.
17. It Must Be Love - Madness
What good is a wedding without a little Madness thrown in?
18. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Again, a wedding staple - and no party is a party without royalty!
19. Lover - Taylor Swift
Slowing it back down again, with another Taylor Swift song that is entirely doused in romance.
20. L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
The first song anyone thinks of when you say the word “Love”. A classic that will never fail!
Unique and Special.
If you’re wanting something a little more unique, here are some songs for you. Whilst no first dance is a cliché, these choices will have your attendees dropping the name of the song in their notes app.
21. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
This one is a little fun staple if you’re after something a little more special.
22. Come What May - Moulin Rouge
Add something “theatrical” to your First Dance with some musical theatre. And, of all the musical theatre songs out there, Come What May just seeps love! You can’t go wrong.
23. Valentine - Laufey
Recent grammy-award-winner Laufey deserves her spot right here. Sweet, romantic, and entirely special, Valentine is all about being swept up by love.
24. Golden Hour - JVKE
JVKE’s TikTok-famed Golden Hour is exactly the song you want if you want your First Dance to feel like the sweeping climax of the best romance film you’ve ever seen.
25. Through the Echoes - Paolo Nutini
You can never go wrong with some Paolo Nutini, and Through the Echoes is no exception!
Give it a listen.
And there you have it! A great break down of some different songs for your First Dance (or, at the very least, some songs that have served up some inspiration).
If you want any tips on picking your song for your First Dance, or even want to enquire about having live music for your First Dance, then don’t hesitate to get in contact!
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