500+ First Dance Songs for Every Wedding Style 2026 Guide

Your first dance is one of the most memorable moments of your wedding day. It's the moment you step onto the dance floor together as newlyweds, surrounded by family and friends, creating a memory that will last a lifetime. Whether you're looking for a timeless classic, a modern love song, a country favourite or something completely unique, we've put together one of the most comprehensive collections of first dance songs to help you find the perfect soundtrack for your special day.

Not sure where to start? If you're struggling to choose the right song, try our Free Wedding Music Generator, which creates personalised wedding music recommendations based on your style, favourite genres and the atmosphere you want to create. Once you've chosen your first dance song, don't forget to organise the rest of your wedding day with our Free Wedding Timeline Generator to make sure every special moment happens exactly when you want it to.

How to Choose Your First Dance Song

There isn't a single "perfect" first dance song. The best choice is one that feels meaningful to both of you as a couple.

When choosing your song, consider:

• Lyrics that reflect your relationship.

• A tempo you're comfortable dancing to.

• Whether you'd like a traditional or modern song.

• The length of the song (many couples choose 2–3 minutes).

• Whether it has sentimental meaning, such as a song from your first date or holiday together.

Most Popular First Dance Songs

These timeless favourites remain some of the most popular choices for weddings every year.

1. Perfect – Ed Sheeran

2. All of Me – John Legend

3. Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

4. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

5. At Last – Etta James

6. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

7. Better Together – Jack Johnson

8. Lover – Taylor Swift

9. From This Moment On – Shania Twain

10. You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

11. Amazed – Lonestar

12. Marry Me – Train

13. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

14. Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

15. Your Song – Elton John

16. Stand by Me – Ben E. King

17. Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

18. Make You Feel My Love – Adele

19. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

20. Beyond – Leon Bridges

Modern First Dance Songs

If you're looking for a contemporary love song that feels fresh and romantic, these modern first dance songs are some of the most popular choices for today's couples.

Ed Sheeran First Dance Songs

Ed Sheeran remains one of the most requested wedding artists thanks to his heartfelt lyrics and acoustic style.

• Perfect

• Thinking Out Loud

• Tenerife Sea

• Hearts Don't Break Around Here

• Photograph

• Best Part of Me

• Kiss Me

• One

• Afterglow

• Shape of You (Acoustic Version)

Romantic Pop First Dance Songs

• All of Me – John Legend

• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

• You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

• Speechless – Dan + Shay

• Lover – Taylor Swift

• Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

• Conversations in the Dark – John Legend

• Forever After All – Luke Combs

• Pointless – Lewis Capaldi

• Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

• Heaven – Kane Brown

• Fall Into Me – Forest Blakk

• Yours – Russell Dickerson

• I Choose You – Sara Bareilles

• Lifetime – Justin Bieber

• 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

• Better Together – Luke Combs

• Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell

• Turning Page – Sleeping At Last

• Love Someone – Lukas Graham

Classic First Dance Songs

Classic songs never go out of style and continue to be favourites for weddings across generations.

• Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• At Last – Etta James

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

• Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

• Your Song – Elton John

• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

• It Had to Be You – Frank Sinatra

• When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole

• Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

• Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

• Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden

• Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison

• Everything I Do (I Do It for You) – Bryan Adams

• Eternal Flame – The Bangles

• Hero – Enrique Iglesias

Tip

If you love several songs but can't decide, use the Papery Lane Wedding Music Generator to discover more personalised recommendations based on your favourite genres, wedding style and atmosphere. Once you've chosen your music, organise every special moment using our Wedding Timeline Generator so your first dance fits perfectly into your wedding day schedule.

Country First Dance Songs

Country music has become one of the most popular choices for first dances thanks to its heartfelt lyrics and timeless storytelling.

• Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

• Forever After All – Luke Combs

• Better Together – Luke Combs

• Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

• From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay

• Speechless – Dan + Shay

• Nobody But You – Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani

• Yours – Russell Dickerson

• I Don't Dance – Lee Brice

• Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

• Then – Brad Paisley

• Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban

• Joy of My Life – Chris Stapleton

• God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

• Forever and Ever, Amen – Randy Travis

• Look at You Girl – Chris LeDoux

• Remember When – Alan Jackson

• To the Moon and Back – Luke Bryan

• Amazed – Lonestar

Acoustic First Dance Songs

Looking for something intimate and emotional? Acoustic songs create a relaxed atmosphere and keep the focus on the two of you.

• Better Together – Jack Johnson

• Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell

• Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

• Falling Like the Stars – James Arthur

• You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

• Simply the Best – Noah Reid

• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

• Ho Hey – The Lumineers

• Bloom – The Paper Kites

• Heartbeats – José González

• Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

• All About Us – He Is We

• Turning Page – Sleeping At Last

• I Won't Give Up – Jason Mraz

• Better Man – Paolo Nutini

• You and Me – Lifehouse

• Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk

• Sea of Love – Cat Power

• Truly Madly Deeply – Yoke Lore

Indie First Dance Songs

Perfect for couples wanting something a little different from the traditional wedding playlist.

• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

• Bloom – The Paper Kites

• First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes

• Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap

• You and Me – Penny and the Quarters

• Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

• Such Great Heights – Iron & Wine

• Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine

• I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie

• Sea of Love – Cat Power

• Holocene – Bon Iver

• Big Jet Plane – Angus & Julia Stone

• Harvest Moon – Neil Young

• Northern Wind – City and Colour

• Better Together – Jack Johnson

• Home – Gabrielle Aplin

• Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer

• Fade Into You – Mazzy Star

• Electric Love – BØRNS

• Real Love Baby – Father John Misty

R&B First Dance Songs

If you're looking for smooth vocals, soulful lyrics and timeless romance, these R&B songs make unforgettable first dance choices.

• All of Me – John Legend

• Best Part – Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.

• Adorn – Miguel

• Spend My Life With You – Eric Benét & Tamia

• So Amazing – Luther Vandross

• Here and Now – Luther Vandross

• Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder

• You Mean the World to Me – Toni Braxton

• Always and Forever – Heatwave

• For You – Kenny Lattimore

• Angel of Mine – Monica

• If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys

• Stay With You – John Legend

• Love – Musiq Soulchild

• Back at One – Brian McKnight

• Happily Ever After – Case

• Nothing Even Matters – Lauryn Hill & D'Angelo

• Love Ballad – L.T.D.

• Superstar – Usher

• Forever My Lady – Jodeci

Rock First Dance Songs

For couples who want something a little different, rock love songs can create an unforgettable first dance.

• Heaven – Bryan Adams

• Iris – Goo Goo Dolls

• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

• Faithfully – Journey

• Open Arms – Journey

• More Than Words – Extreme

• I'll Be – Edwin McCain

• You and Me – Lifehouse

• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

• Everlong (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters

• I Don't Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

• Nothing Else Matters – Metallica

• Every Breath You Take – The Police

• With or Without You – U2

• She's Got a Way – Billy Joel

• Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden

• I'll Stand by You – Pretenders

• Heaven – Warrant

• Thank You – Led Zeppelin

• Love of My Life – Queen

Disney First Dance Songs

Perfect for Disney lovers wanting to add a little magic to their wedding day.

• Can You Feel the Love Tonight

• A Whole New World

• Beauty and the Beast

• I See the Light

• You'll Be in My Heart

• Love Is an Open Door

• Kiss the Girl

• So This Is Love

• Once Upon a Dream

• Tale as Old as Time

• Reflection

• Go the Distance

• If I Never Knew You

• Evermore

• For the First Time in Forever

• Lava

• Married Life

• Remember Me

• Lead the Way

• When You Wish Upon a Star

Short First Dance Songs (Under 3 Minutes)

Not every couple wants to spend five minutes dancing in front of all their guests. These shorter songs help keep the moment relaxed while still feeling romantic.

• Better Together – Jack Johnson

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

• Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

• Sea of Love – Cat Power

• You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

• Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

• Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer

• Beyond – Leon Bridges

1970s First Dance Songs

If you love timeless classics, these unforgettable 1970s love songs remain popular wedding favourites.

• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

• How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees

• Three Times a Lady – Commodores

• You're the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White

• Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel

• Always and Forever – Heatwave

• Easy – Commodores

• Let's Stay Together – Al Green

• You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

• If – Bread

• You're My Best Friend – Queen

• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack

• Lovin' You – Minnie Riperton

• Thank You – Led Zeppelin

• We've Only Just Begun – Carpenters

1980s First Dance Songs

The 1980s gave us some of the greatest love songs ever written.

• Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

• Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

• Heaven – Bryan Adams

• Eternal Flame – The Bangles

• Lady in Red – Chris de Burgh

• True – Spandau Ballet

• Take My Breath Away – Berlin

• Open Arms – Journey

• Faithfully – Journey

• Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You – Glenn Medeiros

• Against All Odds – Phil Collins

• The Power of Love – Jennifer Rush

• I Knew You Were Waiting – George Michael & Aretha Franklin

• Crazy for You – Madonna

• Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

1990s First Dance Songs

The 1990s produced countless iconic wedding songs that remain hugely popular today.

• From This Moment On – Shania Twain

• Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden

• I Swear – All-4-One

• Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer

• Back at One – Brian McKnight

• You're Still the One – Shania Twain

• Angel of Mine – Monica

• I'll Be – Edwin McCain

• Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion

• Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart

• Amazed – Lonestar

• Love of My Life – Jim Brickman & Michael W. Smith

• I Finally Found Someone – Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams

• When You Say Nothing at All – Ronan Keating

• This Kiss – Faith Hill

2000s First Dance Songs

Many couples choose songs from the 2000s because they feel both modern and nostalgic.

• Better Together – Jack Johnson

• You Are Beautiful – James Blunt

• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

• Bubbly – Colbie Caillat

• Home – Michael Bublé

• Everything – Michael Bublé

• Halo – Beyoncé

• Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis

• Make You Feel My Love – Adele

• Marry Me – Train

• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

• The Luckiest – Ben Folds

• I'm Yours – Jason Mraz

2010s & 2020s First Dance Songs

These modern favourites continue to dominate weddings across the UK.

• Perfect – Ed Sheeran

• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

• Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

• Lover – Taylor Swift

• Pointless – Lewis Capaldi

• You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

• Conversations in the Dark – John Legend

• Forever After All – Luke Combs

• Better Together – Luke Combs

• Fall Into Me – Forest Blakk

• Lifetime – Justin Bieber

• 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

• Heaven – Kane Brown

• Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

• Anyone – Justin Bieber

• Fall on Me – Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli

• Invisible String – Taylor Swift

• Carry You Home – Alex Warren

• Lose Control – Teddy Swims

• Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Motown First Dance Songs

Motown classics never go out of style. These soulful love songs are perfect for couples wanting a timeless, feel-good first dance.

• My Girl – The Temptations

• Ain't No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

• You're All I Need to Get By – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

• Let's Get It On – Marvin Gaye

• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – Marvin Gaye

• I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – Four Tops

• Baby I Need Your Loving – Four Tops

• Ooo Baby Baby – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

• The Tracks of My Tears – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

• My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder

• Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours – Stevie Wonder

• You and I – Stevie Wonder

• Ain't Too Proud to Beg – The Temptations

• I Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

• Easy – Commodores

• Still – Commodores

• Sail On – Commodores

• Just My Imagination – The Temptations

• Reach Out I'll Be There – Four Tops

• Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

Jazz First Dance Songs

Elegant, sophisticated and timeless.

• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

• La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

• Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

• Come Rain or Come Shine – Ray Charles

• It Had to Be You – Harry Connick Jr.

• Let's Fall in Love – Diana Krall

• Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald

• Embraceable You – Billie Holiday

• Our Love Is Here to Stay – Ella Fitzgerald

• They Can't Take That Away from Me – Frank Sinatra

• Someone to Watch Over Me – Ella Fitzgerald

• Moon River – Andy Williams

• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

• Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

• When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole

• As Time Goes By – Dooley Wilson

• Smile – Nat King Cole

Reggae First Dance Songs

Perfect for relaxed beach weddings and Caribbean celebrations.

• Is This Love – Bob Marley

• Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley

• One Love – Bob Marley

• Turn Your Lights Down Low – Bob Marley

• Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

• Love Me Forever – Carlton & The Shoes

• Here I Am (Come and Take Me) – UB40

• Red Red Wine – UB40

• Kingston Town – UB40

• Cherry Oh Baby – UB40

• Baby I Love Your Way – Big Mountain

• Truly Madly Deeply – Dualers

• Wonderful World, Beautiful People – Jimmy Cliff

• Many Rivers to Cross – Jimmy Cliff

• Everything I Own – Ken Boothe

• Silly Games – Janet Kay

• Always Together – Third World

• Now That We've Found Love – Third World

• Love of My Life – Sanchez

• I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff

Folk & Singer-Songwriter First Dance Songs

If you're planning a rustic, woodland, barn or boho wedding, these heartfelt folk songs create a beautifully intimate atmosphere.

• Better Together – Jack Johnson

• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

• Bloom – The Paper Kites

• First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes

• Northern Wind – City and Colour

• The Luckiest – Ben Folds

• Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell

• Songbird – Fleetwood Mac

• Harvest Moon – Neil Young

• Sea of Love – Cat Power

• Such Great Heights – Iron & Wine

• Heartbeats – José González

• Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

• You and Me – Penny and the Quarters

• Home – Gabrielle Aplin

• Falling Slowly – Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

• Ho Hey – The Lumineers

• I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie

• To Build a Home – The Cinematic Orchestra

• Holocene – Bon Iver

Instrumental First Dance Songs

If you'd prefer your guests to focus on the emotion rather than the lyrics, instrumental versions can be incredibly moving.

• A Thousand Years (Instrumental)

• Perfect (Piano Version)

• Can't Help Falling in Love (Piano Version)

• All of Me (Instrumental)

• River Flows in You – Yiruma

• Nuvole Bianche – Ludovico Einaudi

• Experience – Ludovico Einaudi

• Una Mattina – Ludovico Einaudi

• Kiss the Rain – Yiruma

• Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy

• Canon in D – Pachelbel

• Gymnopédie No.1 – Erik Satie

• Arrival of the Birds – The Cinematic Orchestra

• The Ludlows – James Horner

• Married Life – Michael Giacchino

• Concerning Hobbits – Howard Shore

• Time – Hans Zimmer

• Cornfield Chase – Hans Zimmer

• A Thousand Years (Vitamin String Quartet)

• Turning Page (Instrumental)

Christian First Dance Songs

Perfect for church weddings and couples looking for faith-inspired music.

• The Prayer – Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion

• When God Made You – Newsong & Natalie Grant

• Love Never Fails – Brandon Heath

• God Gave Me You – Dave Barnes

• God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

• Broken Together – Casting Crowns

• I Will Be Here – Steven Curtis Chapman

• Household of Faith – Steve Green

• This Ring – T. Carter Music

• By Heart, By Soul – Avalon

• Forever – Kari Jobe

• How Beautiful – Twila Paris

• The Wedding Song (There Is Love) – Peter, Paul & Mary

• Love Is Not a Fight – Warren Barfield

• You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

• Bless the Broken Road – Selah

• Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – Chris Tomlin

• Oceans – Hillsong UNITED

• Goodness of God – Bethel Music

• Great Are You Lord – All Sons & Daughters

Irish First Dance Songs

Whether you're celebrating your Irish heritage or simply love traditional and contemporary Irish music, these songs make beautiful first dance choices.

• Galway Girl – Steve Earle

• The Voyage – Christy Moore

• Grace – Jim McCann

• Bright Blue Rose – Mary Black

• When You Were Sweet Sixteen – The Fureys

• Love You 'Til the End – The Pogues

• Only Time – Enya

• Book of Days – Enya

• Song for Ireland – Mary Black

• Mo Ghile Mear – Celtic Woman

• Danny Boy – Celtic Woman

• N17 – The Saw Doctors

• Caledonia – Celtic Woman

• Fields of Gold – Eva Cassidy

• The Parting Glass – The High Kings

• The Rose of Tralee – Daniel O'Donnell

• Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears – Celtic Thunder

• Carrickfergus – Brian Kennedy

• Black Is the Colour – Cara Dillon

• You Raise Me Up – Celtic Woman

Latin First Dance Songs

Looking for passion, romance and unforgettable rhythm? These Latin favourites are ideal.

• Besame Mucho – Andrea Bocelli

• Quizás, Quizás, Quizás – Nat King Cole

• Sabor a Mí – Luis Miguel

• Contigo Aprendí – Luis Miguel

• Solamente Una Vez – Luis Miguel

• Vivo por Ella – Andrea Bocelli & Marta Sánchez

• Por Una Cabeza – Carlos Gardel

• Amor Eterno – Rocío Dúrcal

• Eres – Café Tacvba

• Mi Persona Favorita – Alejandro Sanz & Camila Cabello

• Perfect Symphony – Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli

• Bailando (Acoustic) – Enrique Iglesias

• Hero – Enrique Iglesias

• Cuando Me Enamoro – Enrique Iglesias & Juan Luis Guerra

• Te Amo – Franco De Vita

• No Me Doy por Vencido – Luis Fonsi

• Hasta Mi Final – Il Divo

• Volver – Carlos Gardel

• Historia de un Amor – Luis Miguel

• La Gloria Eres Tú – Luis Miguel

Beautiful Duet First Dance Songs

Duets can symbolise two lives coming together and are perfect for a romantic first dance.

• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

• Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

• Beauty and the Beast – Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson

• A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle

• Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

• The Prayer – Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion

• Need You Now – Lady A

• You're the One That I Want – John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John

• Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

• I Finally Found Someone – Bryan Adams & Barbra Streisand

• From This Moment On – Shania Twain & Bryan White

• Say Something – A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera

• Rewrite the Stars – Zac Efron & Zendaya

• Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

• Everything Has Changed – Taylor Swift & Ed Sheeran

• Nothing Even Matters – Lauryn Hill & D'Angelo

• I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

• Don't Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki Dee

• Whenever You Call – Mariah Carey & Brian McKnight

• Save Your Love – René & Renato

Hidden Gem First Dance Songs

If you'd rather avoid the most popular wedding songs, these underrated tracks offer something a little more unique while still feeling incredibly romantic.

• Beyond – Leon Bridges

• You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

• Forever Like That – Ben Rector

• Joy of My Life – Chris Stapleton

• Next to Me – Emeli Sandé

• Better Half of Me – Tom Walker

• This Kind of Love – Sister Hazel

• Hold My Girl – George Ezra

• Wherever You Will Go (Acoustic) – Charlene Soraia

• Love Like This – Ben Rector

• I Get to Love You – Ruelle

• Heaven's Knife – Josh Garrels

• Thank You – Dido

• Bloom – The Ballroom Thieves

• By My Side – Ben Harper

• You're My Home – Billy Joel

• Home to Me – Lauren Daigle

• Love Someone – Brett Eldredge

• You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean

• Nothing Can Change This Love – Sam Cooke

New First Dance Songs (2025–2026)

Looking for something modern that's less likely to have been used at dozens of other weddings? These recent love songs are growing in popularity.

• Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

• Ordinary – Alex Warren

• Carry You Home – Alex Warren

• Forever to Me – Cole Swindell

• I Had Some Help (Acoustic) – Post Malone & Morgan Wallen

• Beautiful Things – Benson Boone

• Lose Control – Teddy Swims

• Too Sweet – Hozier

• Stick Season – Noah Kahan

• We Can't Be Friends – Ariana Grande

• Saturn – SZA

• Lighthouse – Calum Scott

• Heart of Gold – Shawn Mendes

• I'll Be Waiting – Cian Ducrot

• Heaven Changes Everything – David Kushner

• Dancing in the Flames – The Weeknd

• Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan

• Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish

• End of Beginning – Djo

• My Forever – Calum Scott

Editor's Top 25 First Dance Songs

If we had to narrow over 500 songs down to just 25 favourites, these would be our picks.

1. Perfect – Ed Sheeran

2. Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

3. All of Me – John Legend

4. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

5. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

6. Better Together – Jack Johnson

7. At Last – Etta James

8. Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

9. You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

10. Forever After All – Luke Combs

11. Beyond – Leon Bridges

12. Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

13. Stand by Me – Ben E. King

14. Lover – Taylor Swift

15. Amazed – Lonestar

16. Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

17. From This Moment On – Shania Twain

18. Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli

19. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

20. I Get to Love You – Ruelle

21. Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

22. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

23. Conversations in the Dark – John Legend

24. Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

25. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

Choosing Your Perfect First Dance Song

Your first dance is one of the highlights of your wedding day, but there isn't a single "perfect" song. The best choice is one that reflects your relationship, your personalities and the memories you've created together. Whether you've fallen in love with a timeless classic, a country favourite, a modern chart hit or an underrated hidden gem, choosing a song that's meaningful to you will make the moment unforgettable.

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Plan Your Entire Wedding Day

Once you've chosen your music, use our Free Wedding Timeline Generator to build a personalised wedding day schedule. Organise your ceremony, drinks reception, speeches, wedding breakfast, cake cutting, first dance and evening celebrations in minutes, helping your entire day run smoothly from start to finish. We hope this guide has helped you discover the perfect first dance song. Happy wedding planning from everyone at Papery Lane.