Perfect First Dance Songs Chosen By Wedding DJs and Bands

Your first dance. This is a really special moment for couples for a few reasons. Firstly, all eyes are on you. Everyone will be watching this romantic moment as you lock eyes and dance together. Secondly, even though all eyes are on you, it’s a really intimate moment as husband and wife. And thirdly, it’s a wonderful way to open the dancefloor and get the party started. Sure, you’re probably going to pick a song that’s slower and more romantic (just check out the first dance songs below), but if you do this right, what follows will be an epic party.

Expert advice: get your guests to stand around the dancefloor during your first dance. Then, once your dance is complete, play an upbeat song that will get everyone onto the dancefloor (here are some great ideas!).

For now, let’s begin with the first part: your first dance. We’ve asked the experts – wedding DJs and bands – for their recommendations for the perfect first dance song. If you haven’t settled on a song yet, we’re sure you’ll find one that’s right for you in the list below…

Perfect First Dance Songs

All of Me – John Legend

– Natalia

Shallow – Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga

– Paudie Walsh

Your Song – Elton John

– Till Death Do Us Party

At Last – Etta James

– The Pearly Whites

Here Comes Your Man – The Pixies

– Redwood

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

– The Rubix Band

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

– Gossip Band

You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall and Oates

– Blacktye Wedding Band

I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz

– Men in Black

In Case You Did Know – Brett Young

– Long Time Coming Wedding Band

Better – Tom Baxter

– The Soundmen

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

– The Connor Mc Keon Band – Wedding Band of the Year

One Day Like This – Elbow

– The Mixtape

The One – Kodaline

– Panic Animal

Moondance – Van Morrison

– The Looks Wedding Band

Make You Feel My Love – Adele

– Pumped Up Kicks

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

– Midland DJs

Main image credit: The Connor Mc Keon Band

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