We have a great mix of popular first dance songs in the Charleston area, as well as newly released songs that are soon to be heard at a wedding near you! Our Charleston DJs have compiled a playlist of these first dance songs for you to review to help make your selection for your wedding day.
Classic First Dance Songs
These songs are staples in the low country area for a couple’s first dance. You can’t go wrong with classics from everlasting artists like Eric Clapton and Etta James. We’ve also included staple romantic songs from the soulful John Legend and Adele. Beware as these songs may cause you to tear up or want to be embraced by a loved one. You’ve most likely heard them at weddings before, and you’ll probably hear them again.
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” Elvis Presley
- “Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton
- “Heaven” Bryan Adams
- “How Sweet it is [To Be Loved By You]” James Taylor
- “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
- “Your Song” by Elton John
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “Make You Feel My Love” Adele
- “At Last” Etta James
- “Stay with You” or “All of Me” John Legend
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw
- “I Won’t Give Up” Jason Mraz
- “Better Together” Jack Johnson
First Dance Songs of 2020
We think these will be popular, or still be popular in 2020 as choices for a first dance. Released in 2019 or 2020, these are great options if you’re looking for a song you haven’t heard others dance to. Create a unique moment with a recently released song!
- “Put It All On Me” Ed Sheeran featuring Ella Mai
- “Nobody But You” Black Shelton and Gwen Stefani
- “Put a Little Love on Me” Niall Horan
- “10,000 Hours” Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber
- “Lover” Taylor Swift
- “Fall on Me” A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera
- “Better Together” Luke Combs
- “Me & You Together Song” The 1975
- “Conversations in the Dark” John Legend
- “Homesick” (First Dance Version) Kane Brown
Find all these songs and more great first dance song choices on our Wedding First Dance Songs playlist on Spotify!