First Dance Songs for Newlyweds

There are many aspects to planning the perfect wedding, and this includes choosing the perfect song for you and your soon-to-be husband’s first dance. There are a myriad of great tunes to choose from, but divine.ca has simplified the task for you with our top eight different types of songs.

The romantic song: “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith

Why: While the film Armageddon may be less-than-memorable to some, this romantic song definitely stood out. 10 years after its release, the song remains a first dance favourite thanks to its dreamy lyrics of love and devotion.

Key lyrics: “Lying close to you feeling your heart beating/And I’m wondering what you’re dreaming/Wondering if it’s me you’re seeing/Then I kiss your eyes and thank God were together/I just want to stay with you in this moment forever”

The sexy song: “Your Body is a Wonderland” by John Mayer

Why: It’s a fun wedding tune, and altogether sexy. It’s more upbeat than a typical first dance song, but one you can sway to and let your wedding guests know that the bride and groom have a healthy sex life.

Key lyrics: “And if you want love/We'll make it/Swimming a deep sea/Of blankets/Take all your big plans/And break 'em/This is bound to be a while”

The traditional song:“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

Why: Frank Sinatra is as classic as they come, and this song has probably been playing at wedding receptions since it’s recording in 1964. Ol’ Blue Eyes’ smooth voice adds a touch of elegance to any party.

Key lyrics: “Some day, when I'm awfully low/When the world is cold/I will feel a glow just thinking of you/And the way you look tonight”

The non-traditional song: “Better Together” by Jack Johnson

Why: Jack Johnson’s voice is recognizable yet unique.This isn’t your usual first dance fare, but it hits all the right notes and acts as the ultimate sweet and loving wedding song.

Key lyrics: “There's no combination of words/I could put on the back of a postcard/No song that I could sing/But I can try for your heart/Our dreams, and they are made out of real things/Like a shoebox of photographs/With sepia-tone loving”

 

The fun song: “I Found Love” by The Free Design

Why: What better for the fun-loving couple that a wedding song that has you tapping your toes to its sunshiny melody? It’s quirky, light, fluffy—and it’ll without a doubt make the bride and groom crack a smile.

Key lyrics: “I found love in the fall and it did not hurt at all/I found sunlight and flowers, soft summer showers/I can feel my heart touch my Adams apple/I can feel the feather in my head/There is a lightness, politeness, fingers tingle, tootsies tap/‘Til dawn comes and finds me never in my bed”

 

The friends-first song: “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion

Why: From the soundtrack of the film Up Close & Personal, the film’s main characters build a relationship—both professional and romantic—that was rooted in mutual respect and friendship. The lyrics encompass the same type of love between two people, gathering strength from an encouraging friend and lover.

Key lyrics: “You were my strength when I was weak/You were my voice when I couldn't speak/You were my eyes when I couldn't see/You saw the best there was in me”

 

The rock n’ roll song: “November Rain”by Guns n’ Roses

Why: For the couple who lives a bit on the edge, it is probably the music video—and Stephanie Seymour’s wedding dress with mini skirt—that made it one ultimate first dance song for the rockeuse in all of us.

Key lyrics: “If we could take the time to lay it on the line/I could rest my head/Just knowin' that you were mine/All mine/So if you want to love me, then darlin' don't refrain/Or I'll just end up walkin'/In the cold November rain”

 

The nostalgic song: “Everything I Do (I Do it For You)” by Bryan Adams

Why: This is probably the song we swayed to with our first crush at the grade school dance. So for the couple who wants a dose of nostalgia, this tune is it. While it has been overused as a first dance song, it remains a classic and most certainly conveys love and devotion.

Key lyrics: “Look into my eyes - you will see/What you mean to me/Search your heart, search your soul/And when you find me there you'll search no more”