Make Your Wedding Dance Fun And Unforgettable

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and the first dance is one of the most memorable moments of the day. It's a chance to have a special moment with your partner before the partying begins. Whether you're looking for a romantic slow dance or something more upbeat and fun, there are plenty of songs to choose from.

If you're looking for something fun and unusual, you could try an alternative or indie track. Some unique first dance songs include 'Soulmate' by Mac Miller, 'Anyone Else But You' by The Mouldy Peaches, 'Love' by Joni Mitchell, 'Here Comes Your Man' by The Pixies, 'Carry You' by The Teskey Brothers, 'Beyond' by Leon Bridges, 'True Love Waits' by Radiohead, and 'No One's Gonna Love You' by Band of Horses.

If you want to get the party started with an upbeat first dance, there are plenty of fun options. Some ideas include 'Always Be My Baby' by Mariah Carey, 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl' by Jet, 'A Sky Full of Stars' by Coldplay, 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, 'Brown Eyed Girl' by Van Morrison, 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' by Queen, 'Feel So Close' by Calvin Harris, 'Fell in Love With a Girl' by The White Stripes, 'Friday I'm in Love' by The Cure, and 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' by Arctic Monkeys.

Or, if you're looking for a romantic slow dance, you could choose a song with meaningful lyrics. Some romantic first dance songs include 'Luckiest' by Ben Folds Five, '(There Is) No Greater Love' by Amy Winehouse, 'Mirrors' by Justin Timberlake, 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston, 'My Cherie Amour' by Stevie Wonder, 'Baby I Love You' by Aretha Franklin, 'Wild Horses' by The Rolling Stones, 'L-O-V-E' by Nat King Cole, 'Forever Like That' by Ben Rector, 'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran, 'All of Me' by John Legend, and 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri.

Ultimately, the choice is yours and your partner's. Pick a song that reflects your unique style and relationship. Whether you choose to slow dance or choreograph a fun routine, your first dance will be a memorable moment.

Upbeat first dance songs

• "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey
• "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
• "A Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay
• "Accidentally In Love" by Counting Crows
• "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
• "Belter" by Gerry Cinnamon
• "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
• "Can't Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake
• "Champagne Kisses" by Jessie Ware
• "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone
• "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
• "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police
• "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac
• "Feel So Close" by Calvin Harris
• "Fell in Love With a Girl" by The White Stripes
• "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder
• "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure
• "Here Comes Your Man" by Pixies
• "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood
• "I Get A Kick Out Of You" by Frank Sinatra
• "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" by Four Tops
• "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston
• "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" by Arctic Monkeys
• "I'll Be There For You" by The Rembrandts
• "I'll Always Love You" by The Spinners
• "I'm A Believer" by The Monkees
• "It Must Be Love" by Madness
• "It Takes Two" by Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
• "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure
• "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
• "Love Me Like You" by Little Mix
• "Love On Top" by Beyoncé
• "Marry You" by Bruno Mars
• "My Type" by Saint Motel
• "My Universe" by Coldplay ft. BTS
• "Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross
• "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie and the Blowfish
• "Reach Out I'll Be There" by Four Tops
• "She Moves In Her Own Way" by The Kooks
• "She's So Lovely" by Scouting For Girls
• "Signed Sealed Delivered" by Stevie Wonder
• "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole
• "When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)" by Louis Armstrong
• "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves
• "We Found Love" by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
• "You And Me Song" by The Wannadies
• "You Are (My Destiny)" by Lionel Richie
• "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
• "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White
• "You've Got A Friend In Me" by Randy Newman
• "You've Got the Love" by Florence + the Machine
• "You To Me Are Everything" by The Real Thing
• "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness
• "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates
• "Take on the World" by You Me At Six
• "Adore You" by Harry Styles
• "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
• "Electric Love" by BØRNS
• "Better Together" by Jack Johnson
• "Happier" by Ed Sheeran
• "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie
• "Always" by Blink-182
• "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes
• "The Only Exception" by Paramore
• "1435" by Selfish Things
• "You and Me" by Lifehouse
• "Never Stop" (Wedding Version) by Safetysuit
• "Invisible String" by Taylor Swift
• "Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift
• "Lover" by Taylor Swift (with Shawn Mendes)
• "Sweet Nothings" by Taylor Swift
• "New Year's Day" by Taylor Swift
• "King of My Heart" by Taylor Swift
• "Two Is Better Than One" by Taylor Swift (with Boys Like Girls)
• "Everything Has Changed" by Taylor Swift (with Ed Sheeran)
• "All of the Girls You Loved Before" by Taylor Swift
• "Today Was a Fairytale" by Taylor Swift
• "You Are in Love" by Taylor Swift
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Slow first dance songs

A fun first wedding dance can be an enjoyable and memorable experience for both the couple and their guests. While slow dances were once the traditional first dance style, couples today are encouraged to move in a way that best fits their chosen music.

If you're looking for a slow song to dance to, here are some suggestions for slow first dance songs:

• "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri
• "My Love Mine All Mine" by Mitski
• "Until I Found You" by Stephen Sanchez
• "Teenage Dream" by Stephen Dawes
• "Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish
• "Joy of My Life" by Chris Stapleton
• "Lover" by Taylor Swift
• "Coming Home" by Leon Bridges
• "At Last" by Etta James
• "Until the End of Time" by Justin Timberlake feat. Beyoncé
• "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye
• "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
• "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
• "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton
• "Can’t Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli
• "Lady" by D’Angelo
• "All of Me" by John Legend
• "Keep on Loving You" by REO Speedwagon
• "Let’s Stay Together" by Al Green
• "I’m Yours" by Jason Mraz
• "Yellow" by Coldplay
• "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison
• "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo
• "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder
• "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
• "Faithfully" by Journey
• "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees
• "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder
• "Better Together" by Jack Johnson
• "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
• "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King
• "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
• "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge
• "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole
• "Fever" by Peggy Lee
• "Can’t Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
• "In My Life" by The Beatles
• "No One" by Alicia Keys
• "XO" by John Mayer
• "10,000 Hours" by Dan + Shay feat. Justin Bieber
• "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews Band
• "Adorn" by Miguel
• "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
• "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star
• "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
• "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke
• "This I Promise You" by NSYNC
• "Butterflies" by Kacey Musgraves
• "Love on the Weekend" by John Mayer
• "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
• "Amazed" by Lonestar
• "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden
• "My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw
• "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
• "Your Song" by Elton John
• "Everything" by Michael Bublé
• "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
• "Best Part" by Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.
• "By Your Side" by Sade
• "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" by James Taylor
• "California Stars" by Billy Bragg and Wilco
• "Maybe I’m Amazed" by Paul McCartney
• "Marry Me" by Train
• "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones
• "You're My Best Friend" by Queen
• "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey
• "My Girl" by The Temptations
• "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
• "Here and Now" by Luther Vandross
• "Dancing in the Moonlight" by King Harvest
• "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young
• "Baby I Love You" by Aretha Franklin
• "Like I’m Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
• "Say You Won’t Go" by James Arthur
• "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
• "Don’t Dream It’s Over" by Crowded House
• "You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me" by The Miracles
• "Halo" by Beyoncé
• "Electricity (Acoustic)" by Silk City, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, and Diplo
• "'Til Kingdom Come" by Coldplay
• "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
• "I Swear" by All-4-One
• "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson
• "The Wedding Song" by Angus & Julia Stone

Remember, the most important thing when choosing a first dance song is to pick something meaningful to you and your partner. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and choose a song that is unique and unexpected!

Indie first dance songs

The first dance at a wedding is a much-anticipated event and a chance for the newlyweds to inject some fun and personality into the proceedings. If you're an indie music lover, there are plenty of songs to choose from for your first dance that will get your guests in the mood to dance. Here are some ideas for indie first dance songs to get you started:

• "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes: With lyrics like "Yours was the first face that I saw/I think I was blind before I met you", this song is a beautiful choice for a couple's first dance.
• "You and I" by Ingrid Michaelson: This song is perfect for couples who want something a little more upbeat and fun, with lyrics like "Don't worry, there my honey/We might not have any money/But we've got our love to pay the bills".
• "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers: This song is a fun and playful choice for a first dance, with lyrics like "I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart/I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweet' (ho).
• "Only You" by Joshua Radin: A romantic and sweet song with lyrics like "All I needed was the love you gave/All I needed for another day", "Only You" is sure to set the right tone for a couple's first dance.
• "There Will Be Time" by Mumford & Sons ft. Baaba Maal: With lyrics like "And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you/It's all that I am, it's all that I have", this song is a heartfelt choice for a couple's first dance.
• "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver: A popular choice for first dances, "Skinny Love" has emotional and heartfelt lyrics that will resonate with many couples.
• "You've Got the Love" by Florence + The Machine: This song is a fun and uplifting choice for a first dance, with lyrics like "Sometimes I feel like saying 'Lord I just don't care'/But you've got the love I need to see me through".
• "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet: With its upbeat tempo and fun lyrics, this song is a great choice for couples who want to inject some energy and excitement into their first dance.
• "My Body" by Young the Giant: This song is a fun and playful choice for a first dance, with lyrics like "My body tells me no!/But I won't quit/'Cuz I want more, 'cuz I want more".
• "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men: A sweet and romantic song with lyrics like "I don't like walking around this old and empty house/So hold my hand, I'll walk with you, my dear", "Little Talks" is a great choice for couples looking for something a little more low-key for their first dance.

Remember, the most important thing is to choose a song that reflects your personality and relationship. Whether you go for a classic romantic slow dance or something more quirky and upbeat, make sure it's a song that you both love and that sets the right tone for your special day.

Unusual first dance songs

While a first dance is a wedding tradition, it's not obligatory. If you do decide to have one, you can make it as fun and unusual as you like. Here are some ideas for unexpected first dance songs to surprise your guests:

• The theme tune from Friends or Only Fools and Horses
• A song from the Shrek soundtrack, such as "Accidentally in Love" by Counting Crows or "All Star" by Smash Mouth
• "Apache" by The Sugarhill Gang
• "Too Late to Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose
• "Right Here" by Jess Glynne
• "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root
• "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• "Best I Ever Had" by Drake
• "Disco 2000" by Pulp
• "The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys
• "Crashed the Wedding" by Busted
• "Us" by Regina Spektor
• "I'm In Love With You" by The 1975
• "Tragedy" by Steps
• "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2
• "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Thin Lizzy
• "The Bones" by Maren Morris & Hozier
• "Lovesong" by The Cure
• "Last Night On Earth" by Green Day
• "Scrapbook" by The Rocket Summer
• "Little Hands" by Charlie Simpson
• "Summer Nights" from the Grease soundtrack
• "May I Have This Dance" by Francis And The Lights (ft. Chance The Rapper)
• "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
• "Love They Say" by Tegan and Sara
• "Unison" by Björk
• "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel
• "100 Suns" by 30 Seconds To Mars
• "Above The Clouds Of Pompeii" by Bear’s Den
• "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry
• "Waiting For A Girl Like You" by Foreigner
• "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
• "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations
• "My Boo" by Usher (ft. Alicia Keys)
• "Feeling A Moment" by Feeder
• "Hold On, We’re Going Home" by Drake
• "Here (In Your Arms)" by Hellogoodbye
• "I’m With You" by Avril Lavigne
• "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix
• "About You Now" by Sugababes
• "Now That We Found Love" by Heavy D & The Boyz
• "The Scientist" by Coldplay
• "Islands" by The xx
• "Sex Bomb" by Tom Jones
• "Life Is A Highway" by Rascal Flatts
• "Into You" by Fabolous
• "Fell In Love With A Girl" by The White Stripes
• "You’re In Love With A Psycho" by Kasabian
• "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
• "Young Blood" by The Naked And Famous
• "Baby I’m Yours" by Arctic Monkeys
• "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" by The Darkness
• "Young and Beautiful" by Lana Del Ray
• "Tonight, Tonight" by Smashing Pumpkins
• "Dark Blue" by Jack’s Mannequin
• "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace
• "Another Heart Calls" by All American Rejects
• "Salty Eyes" by The Matches
• "Us" by Regina Spektor
• "The Boys Of Summer" by Don Henley
• "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna
• "Look At Where We Are" by Hot Chip
• "LOVE" by Kendrick Lamar (ft. Zacari)
• "Heaven By Your Side" by A1
• "Holocene" by Bon Iver
• "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
• "California" by Phantom Planet
• "Shine On" by The Kooks
• "Hush" by Kula Shaker
• "Heart Like A Wheel" by Eric Church
• "Make It Wit Chu" by Queen’s Of The Stone Age
• "L.O.V.E." by Jessie J
• "Mountains" by Biffy Clyro
• "Oh" by Dave Matthews
• "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate
• "All The Small Things" by Blink 182
• "Feeling Good" by Muse
• "Medicine" by The 1975
• "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" by Oasis
• "Cupid’s Chokehold" by Gym Class Heroes
• "I’ll Follow You" by Shinedown
• "Walking The Wire" by Imagine Dragons
• "Nothin’ On You" by B.O.B (ft. Bruno Mars)
• "She’s So Lovely" by Scouting For Girls
• "Everlong" by Foo Fighters
• "Be Mine" by Alabama Shakes
• "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks
• "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" by Def Leppard
• "Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison
• "I Would Do Anything For You" by Foster The People
• "Toothpaste Kisses" by The Macabees

Choreographed first dance

Choose the Right Song:

Start by selecting a song that is meaningful to you and your partner. Consider the beat and tempo of the song, ensuring it is danceable and not too boring or too long. You can also mash up different songs and dance styles to keep things interesting.

Plan Your Choreography:

Keep things simple, especially if you're not experienced dancers. Start with a basic, elegant intro to set the tone and help you feel confident. Then, add some flair with turns and dips. You can find many tutorials and inspiration on YouTube or consider taking dance lessons to create a unique routine.

Practice, Practice, Practice:

Don't underestimate the power of practice! Rehearse your routine regularly, even if it's just for a few minutes each day. Practice individually and together to get comfortable with the moves and build muscle memory. This will help you feel more confident and ensure your dance looks polished.

Consider Your Venue:

When planning your choreography, take into account the size and layout of your venue's dance floor. If you have a large bridal party or want to involve guests, ensure there's enough space for everyone to move comfortably.

Make it Special:

Your first dance is a special moment, so make it unique to you. Add personal touches, whether it's a surprise flash mob, a costume change, or a unique song choice. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process of creating this memorable moment together!

Remember, your first dance is all about celebrating your love and marking the beginning of your married life together. So, relax, smile, and cherish this special moment with your partner.

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