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  • Writer's pictureMarissa Reilly

25 Unique First Dance Songs For a Modern Wedding


Your first dance song is one of the most important music selections of your big day. This song should encapsulate who you are as a couple and leave a lasting impression for the rest of your reception.



Let’s paint the picture: You just married the love of your life, finished taking the couple portraits you have always dreamed of, and now you are entering your reception space, likely glowing with candles and filled with the scent of your favorite flowers. Flowers aren’t the only thing filling this space. All of your closest friends and family have awaited your arrival and can’t wait to see the newlyweds together. Many of these guests may not know who you are as a couple. This song is your first opportunity to give them a piece of the story.




One song can explain so much, That is why I have provided a list of songs to help you find your perfect fit!




Who Are You as A Couple?

  1. Dandelions-Violin | Joel Sunny

  2. You Send Me | Sam Cooke

  3. How Long Will I love You | Ellie Goulding

  4. Baby I’m Yours | Arctic Monkeys

  5. Mia & Sebastians Theme x Je Te Laisserai | Alexandra Ridell

  6. Like Real People Do | Hozier

  7. Just The Two of Us | Kauai45, Sweet Cocoa

  8. Canada (feat. Alessia Cara) | Lauv, Alessia Cara

  9. A Million Dreams | Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams

  10. Rewrite The Stars | Zac Efron, Zendaya

  11. Take on the World | You Me At Six

  12. Bloom | The Paper Kites

  13. Off My Face | Justin Bieber

  14. Best Part (feat. H.E.R.) | Daniel Caesar, H.E.R.

  15. You | Dan + Shay

  16. Put Your Records On | Ritt Momney

  17. Lover | Taylor Swift

  18. Heaven | Emilee

  19. Everytime We Touch | Brent Morgan

  20. Truly Madly Deeply | Yoke Lore

  21. Let It Be Me | Ray LaMontagne

  22. Winnebago | The Lovers

  23. Here Comes the Sun | Meg Birch

  24. Iris | Chris Lanzon

  25. Honeybee | The Head And The Heart











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