If you’re having trouble choosing the perfect first dance song, start by narrowing down your search to the most obvious theme: love. Your wedding song can be anything you want, from upbeat and punchy to slow and sentimental, but one thing most first dance songs have in common is a romantic message. (But no one says you can’t get down to “Chicken Fried” or “Uptown Funk” if that’s more your style.) To jump-start your romantic wedding song brainstorm, here’s a playlist, in no particular order, of our all-time favorite classic and contemporary love songs perfect for your first dance as a married couple. We wouldn’t be surprised if all of your guests need tissues after watching you sway to one of these romantic tracks.
1. “All of Me,” John Legend
2. “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley
3. “Everything,” Michael Bublé
4. “At Last,” Etta James
5. “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran
6. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
7. “You Are the Best Thing,” Ray LaMontagne
8. “God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys
9. “Love on Top,” Beyoncé
10. “Let’s Stay Together,” Al Green
11. “First Day of My Life,” Bright Eyes
12. “You Are So Beautiful,” Joe Cocker
13. “Your Song,” Elton John
14. “I Choose You,” Sara Bareilles
15. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” Frankie Valli
16. “Amazed,” Lonestar
17. “Only One,” James Taylor
18. “I Love You Always Forever,” Donna Lewis
19. “You Make Me Feel So Young,” Frank Sinatra
20. “Whatever It Is,” Zac Brown Band
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21. “My Girl,” The Temptations
22. “Better Together,” Jack Johnson
23. “Unchained Melody,” Righteous Brothers
24. “Somebody Like You,” Keith Urban
25. “I’ll Be There,” The Jackson 5
26. “A Thousand Years,” Christina Perri
27. “You’re My Best Friend,” Queen
28. “Make You Feel My Love,” Adele
29. “This Will Be (an Everlasting Love),” Natalie Cole
30. “Love Someone,” Brett Eldredge
Looking for something a little different? Try one of these under-the-radar first dance songs.
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