30+ First Dance Songs to Inspire Your Perfect Wedding Song Choice

Your First Dance Should Be All About You. Not About Following The Rules.

It’s one of those moments at your wedding that everyone watches. Raise your hand if your'e the “introvert, please don’t look at me” type who cringes (or even dreads) the thought of being centre stage.

But that’s exactly why choosing the right song matters. Pick a track that brings you back to your WHY a happy, love-filled memory that'll melt those silly nerves away. This is your chance to celebrate each other and soak in the final chapter of what’s been a beautiful, whirlwind day.

Pro Tip: Toss aside the mid-century First Dance Songs and

select a track that’s actually personal to you two.

It doesn’t have to be a slow, orchestral ballad or something so iconic that everyone already knows the lyrics. The best first dance songs are the ones that mean something to you.

Maybe it’s a track that played on your first date, or it's just song that for some reasons reminds you of one another. Either way the right song is one that captures your story.

Here’s a curated list of songs chosen to inspire your final decision. Get ready to find the perfect 'feeling all the luuurve' tune.

Modern Romance

1. “All of Me” – John Legend

2. “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran

3. “You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott & Leona Lewis

4. “Forever Like That” – Ben Rector

5. “Conversations in the Dark” – John Legend

6. “Tenerife Sea” – Ed Sheeran

7. “Yours” – Ella Henderson or Russell Dickerson

Gorgeous Indie & Unexpected Gems

8. “Baby I’m Yours” – Arctic Monkeys (or Breakbot original)

9. “You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + The Machine (or Candi Staton original)

10. “Only Love” – Ben Howard

11. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers

12. “Grow Old with Me” – Tom Odell

13. “Heartbeats” – José González

14. “Falling Like the Stars” – James Arthur

Them Good Good R&B Hits – Throwbacks & Modern

15. “Sweet Lady” – Tyrese

16. “Spend My Life with You” – Eric Benét ft. Tamia

17. “Differences” – Ginuwine

18. “Let’s Get Married (Remix)” – Jagged Edge ft. Run DMC

19. “So Into You” – Tamia / Fabolous Remix

20. “Fortunate” – Maxwell

21. “Back at One” – Brian McKnight

22. “No One” – Alicia Keys

23. “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys

Sultry Neo Soul Tracks

24. “Get You” – Daniel Caesar ft. Kali Uchis

25. “Best Part” – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.

26. “Die With You” – Beyoncé

27. “Love” – Musiq Soulchild

28. “Hours and Hours” – Muni Long

29. “Ready for Love” – India.Arie

30. “Come Through” – H.E.R. ft. Chris Brown

Lovely House & Soulful Dance Picks

31. “Latch (Acoustic)” – Sam Smith & Disclosure

32. “My Love” – Route 94 ft. Jess Glynne

33. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” – Prince

34. “Love Generation” – Bob Sinclar

35. “Promises” – Calvin Harris & Sam Smith

36. “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

Listen to all 36 tracks here on Spotify

No Right or Wrong—Just You

At the end of the day, your first dance should be yours—it’s not about following the crowd or sticking to tradition. It’s about picking something that feels like you two as a couple. Your first dance should capture the magic of your relationship in the best way possible.

So, take the pressure off getting it “perfect.”

Simply pick a song that makes you smile, makes you feel, maybe even make your heart skip a beat every time you hear it. After all, it’s your moment—dance however you want!

Immaculate vibes, always. C.S x