Deciding the lineup of songs for first dances with your family and new partner can be an arduous task. There are millions of songs to choose from which express the plethora of emotions you’ll feel on the wedding day. To help you narrow down the decision, here are some sweet song suggestions to suit a wide range of dance scenarios.
For the Wedding Party
Most of your wedding party would probably walk at least 500 miles for you; some of them might even do it wearing that chartreuse taffeta gown if it would make you happy! For their first dance, pick a song that expresses how much they mean to you. Our picks:
- Lean On Me (Bill Withers)
- Stand By Me (Ben E. King)
- Thank You (Dido)
- What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
- Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
For Mom & the Groom
What can we say? Mom has been looking forward to this day since the moment she first laid eyes on her little angel. Five goodies:
- Baby Mine (Bette Midler)
- Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
- In My Life (the Beatles)
- Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)
- A Song for Mama (Boyz II Men)
For Dad & the Bride
There is no shortage of songs which speak about that special bond between father and daughter. Some of our favourites:
- Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
- There You'll Be (Faith Hill)
- You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker)
- My Girl (the Temptations)
- Unforgettable (Nat "King" & Natalie Cole)
For the Bride & Groom
Last but certainly not least, here are our picks for most romantic songs for your first dance as husband and wife:
- In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
- The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
- From This Moment (Shania Twain & Bryan White)
- Amazed (Lonestar)
- At Last (Etta James)
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