16 Beautiful First Dance Songs That Haven’t Been Played To Death
When it comes to wedding first dance songs, there are the tried and true: “At Last” by Etta James, “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, “Marry Me” by Train — just to name a few. But why not choose something as unique as your relationship?
Below, we’ve compiled some reader suggestions that haven’t been played at every wedding on your newsfeed. If you need more convincing, look no further than the super sweet lyrics from each.
1. “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles (acoustic version)
“My whole heart // Will be yours forever // This is a beautiful start // To a lifelong love letter”
2. “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
“I won’t give up on us // Even if the skies get rough // I’m giving you all my love”
3. “Love Me Tender,” the Norah Jones version
“Tell me you are mine // I’ll be yours through all the years”
4. “Over And Over Again” by Nathan Sykes
“Just put your heart in my hands // I promise it won’t get broken”
5. “Never Stop” by SafetySuit (wedding version)
“You are my life, I don’t deserve you // But you love me just the same”
6. “From The Ground Up” by Dan + Shay
“Just take my hand // And I’ll be the man your dad hoped that I’d be”
7.“Sparks” by Coldplay
“But I promise you this // I’ll always look out for you // That’s what I’ll do”
8. “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young
“When we were strangers // I watched you from afar // When we were lovers // I loved you with all my heart”
9. “Lighthouse” by Ernie Halter
“Let me be the one // Standing when you come // Lay your anchor down // And let me wrap my arms around you”
10. “History In The Making” by Darius Rucker
“Aw look at you, I just want to take this in // The moonlight dancin’ off your skin”
11. “Feels Like Home,” the Chantal Kreviazuk version
“Somethin’ in your eyes makes me wanna lose myself // Makes me wanna lose myself in your arms // There’s somethin’ in your voice, makes my heart beat fast”
12. “More Than Love” by Los Lonely Boys
“We were in love before // But now it’s so much more // Cause when I kiss your lips I can’t explain // What I feel in my heart for you”
13. “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds
“And where was I before the day // That I first saw your lovely face // Now I see it every day”
14. “Bright” by Echosmith
“And I see colors in a different way // You make what doesn’t matter fade to grey // Life is good and that’s the way it should be”
15. “Got It Right This Time” by Keith Urban
“True believers always find each other and here we are // Always knew that you were out there just waiting on me // For me to find my way, find my way to your heart”
16. “Promise To Love” by Kem
“You’re the song of my heart // The joy of my soul”
