The First Dance is considered a rite of passage for the newly married couple at any wedding celebration, so whether you prefer something soft and subtle that you and your partner can gently sway to, or if you want something a little more upbeat so you can both strut your stuff, here is our top 10 first dance tracks.
- Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA
This 2014 Grammy nominated hit single has beautiful lyrics and a soothing rhythm, making it a very popular song among newlyweds.
- At Last – Etta James
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-cbOl96RFM
Originally released in 1960, and hailed as one of the greatest love songs of all time, this tune has maintained its popularity through the decades, with various artists performing covers over the years.
- All Of Me – John Legend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=450p7goxZqg
This 2013 single from the master of soul music’s fourth studio album is dedicated to his wife, Chrissy Teigen.
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00
Best known from the Twilight soundtrack, surprisingly this song entered the Charts at number 63 during its US release in 2011. Since then, it has gone on to become a massively popular love song, perfect for a couple’s first dance.
- Make You Feel My Love – Adele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0put0_a–Ng
Originally by Bob Dylan, Adele’s larger than life vocals took this on in 2008, and it’s become a massive first dance classic ever since.
- Amazed – Lonestar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-skFgrV59A
A song that has become synonymous with weddings, this country inspired offering has some beautiful lyrics, perfect for those who’d like to do a simple slow dance for their first dance as a married couple.
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSzL2leaFM
For a song that makes the day all about the truly beautiful Bride, you can’t go wrong with Eric Clapton’s smooth tones on a song that is known, the world over, for being a beautiful ballad.
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A
For couples with a spring in their step, who would prefer a slightly more up-beat first dance, this track by Jason Mraz is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
- How Long Will I Love You? – Ellie Goulding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4ySOlsUMY
Ellie’s vocals on this cover track are simply mesmerising. Originally featured on the soundtrack of, About Time, the lyrics will resonate with any couple madly in love.
- Everything I Do – Bryan Adams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoWtY_h4xo
Don’t make this mistake of thinking this is a cheesy first dance song. It’s a classic. And as all things vintage are making a comeback, it’s time for this song to shine once again. This international hit featured on the soundtrack of the 90’s movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner, and the late Alan Rickman.
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