Your first dance is nothing to stress out about! Here are some helpful tips on choosing a song for your big day. Once you have picked a song, the rest is easy. Ask yourself a few simple questions:
Do we have “a song?” You know a song that has been in your life and reminds you of something, one that says something about you or makes you feel a certain way. If the answer is YES….USE IT! Your dance instructor will find a way to make it work on the dance floor. Every song is danceable!
Are we a traditional couple with a classic and timeless vibe?
Look confident and elegant to any of the following songs. Pull at guests heart strings with songs they are familiar with and may have danced to themselves.
The traditional and timeless songs:
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You: Elvis Presley
At Last: Etta James
The Way You Look Tonight: Michael Buble
Sway: Dean Martin
It Had To Be You: Harry Connick Jr
The Best Is Yet To Come: Frank Sinatra or Michael Buble
Do we want something timeless and little more up beat?
These songs are classics, but feel a little more up beat and catchy. We like to call them the fun and flirty classics. You will look great moving around the dance floor with confidence and a little bounce in your step.
Fun and Flirty Classics:
Beyond The Sea: Frank Sinatra or Robbie Williams
The Way You Look Tonight: Frank Sinatra
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head: Dean Martin
Sway: Micheal Buble or Rosemary Clooney
Moon Dance: Van Morrison or Micheal Buble
Just One Look: Doris Troy
‘S Wonderful: Sarah Vaughan
We wanna dance!
Get your dance on and whirl around the dance floor with this list. Impress your guests with an up beat Foxtrot, Swing or Hustle.
Toe tappers they won’t forget!
I Love You I Do: Dream Girls
You Make My Dreams Come True: Hall and Oates
Pride And Joy: Stevie Ray Vaughn
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby: Berry White
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You: Michael Buble
Sign Sealed Delivered: Stevie Wonder
I Can’t Get Enough Of You Love Babe: Berry White
Do we want a show stopping routine or something we can sway to and enjoy each other?
Sway in a romantic embrace and loose yourselves in these songs. This list is romantic, soft and just for the two of you. No need to be over the top or extra flashy, let these beautiful songs take the lead. BUT don’t forget: Flare can be added to any dance and song! It is your day. Let’s make it exactly what you have always wanted.
Forget about the people and lose yourselves:
Into The Mystic: Van Morrison
Free: Zac Brown Band
Make You Feel My Love: Adele
At Last: Etta James or Beyonce
I Don’t Dance: Lee Brice
Thousand Miles: Vanessa Carlton
Are we looking for something that’s modern and a little out of the box?
The More Modern and Current Trends:
Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheern
All Of Me: John Legend
Can’t Help Falling In Love: Ingrid Michaelson
Marry Me: Train
She Keeps Me Warm: Mary Lambert
Unconditionally: Katie Perry
Come Away With Me: Norah Jones
You Are The Best Thing: Ray LaMontagne
Who cares if it’s not a traditional song. We love it!
Latch: Disclosure
Treasure: Bruno Mars
Sway: Pussy Cat Dolls
Mirrors: Justin Timberlake
There are many songs to choose from for your first dance. Choose one that make you feel amazing. Your wedding day is full of memories and special moments. Make sure your first dance looks, sounds and feels just the way you want. See you in dance class!
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