First Dance Songs

When choosing your first dance song, it's hard to take advice from another person or a website. Usually you already have a song that you both consider special or has some meaning in your relationship.

Maybe it was a song you heard on your first date or the soundtrack from the movie you both love. Either way, remember this song should be special. Whether you hear your song on the radio or when you purchase it off iTunes to be your new iPhone ringer, you're going to want a song that'll make you smile every time you hear it.

If you still are having trouble, here's a list of songs that might help you get started.


"At Last" - Etta James

We filmed a wedding back in the early days of Little Guy Productions' existence where this song was used as a first dance. The couple had been dating for a very long time and decided to finally tie the knot. This song was a cute way to acknowledge their prolonged courtship and had a couple of people at the reception playfully giggling.


"Everything" - Michael Buble

This song has a little bit of a faster tempo to it, so if you're in the mood for a less than traditional slow dance, check this song out. It's got a lot of spunk and is very light, a perfect combination for twirls and dips.


Marry Me - Train

This song has recently become popular, thanks to the band Train's recent resurgence in the music industry. It's becoming especially popular in the wedding world, for obvious reasons. There's also a version of this song called "First Dance Mix" which features a drum beat that allows for some swaying and slow dancing, where (if you have two left feet) you may be left flailing with the original version.



Come What May - Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman

This song comes from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack, and if you're looking for a dramatic first dance, look no further. When my wife and I were toying around with first dance songs, this was at the top of our list, but we realized that the ending called for fireworks and water fountains and sparks flying out of the centerpieces. This song is powerful and carries a very strong message of what marriage is about; loving your spouse until the end of time.