Everyone getting married dreams about the perfect first dance right after dinner has been finished. So much time and effort are spent making sure everything is perfect on your wedding day. At the same time and attention should be given to choosing the best first dance songs.
We have a mix of popular first dance songs and newly released songs that are soon to be heard at a wedding near you! Our Quad City DJs have compiled a playlist of these spotlight dance songs for you to review to help make your selection for your wedding day.
Classic First Dance Songs
These songs are staples for a couple’s first dance. You can’t go wrong with classics from everlasting artists like Stevie Wonder 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. And it’s a touching moment every time!
- “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
- “Marry Me” Train
- “Endless Love” Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
- “For Once in My Life” Stevie Wonder
- “Make You Feel My Love” Adele
- “At Last” Etta James
- “Stay with You” John Legend
- “Better Together” Jack Johnson
- “I Won’t Give Up” Jason Mraz
First Dance Songs of 2022
We think these will be popular, or still be popular in 2022 as choices for a first dance. 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!
Whatever song you choose to have for your first dance, the song should match your wedding style, personality, and relationship. Some people might already have a song that has great importance in their relationship, while others may need a little guidance to pick out the perfect song for them.
Complete Weddings + Events Quad Cities
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