First Dance Songs (And How to Choose Yours)
The best first dance song isn’t the trendiest - it’s the one that feels like you.
How to Pick the Right First Dance Song
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Pick a song you’ll still love in 10 years
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Make sure the tempo matches how you want to dance
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Don’t overthink lyrics - focus on the feeling
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Consider trimming to 90–120 seconds for comfort
First Dance Song Ideas by Vibe
Timeless / Classic
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“At Last” – Etta James
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“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
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“Unchained Melody” – The Righteous Brothers
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“The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
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“Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
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“Stand by Me” – Ben E. King
Modern Romantic
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“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
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“All of Me” – John Legend
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“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
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“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
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“Yours” – Russell Dickerson
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“I Choose You” – Ryann Darling
Acoustic / Indie
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“First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes
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“Sea of Love” – Cat Power
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“Better Together” – Jack Johnson
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“You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
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“Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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“Grow Old With Me” – Tom Odell
R&B / Soul
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“Adorn” – Miguel
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“Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green
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“Love on Top” – Beyoncé
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“Forever Mine” – Andra Day
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“Best Part” – Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.
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“Sweet Love” – Anita Baker
Country
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“Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
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“Bless the Broken Road” – Rascal Flatts
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“From the Ground Up” – Dan + Shay
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“Making Memories of Us” – Keith Urban
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“Then” – Brad Paisley
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“I Cross My Heart” – George Strait