One of the most awaited moments at a wedding reception is the bride and groom’s first dance as a couple. The first dance song makes this moment very touching and romantic for the couple and the visitors as well. This magic moment is the highlight of the whole event and the song that the couple dances will forever remind everyone about their pledge of love for each other.
Here are ten first-dance songs you will love.
1. At Last
This classic song was recorded by Etta James in 1960, but it is still a favorite first dance song at weddings today. It was the first dance at the wedding of Hollywod couple Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban. This is best for couples who have been searching for love all their lives and have finally found it in each other’s arms.
2. It Had To Be You
This song originally sung by Frank Sinatra was revived by Starlight Orchestra as the first dance of David Beckam and Victoria Adams at their wedding. The song sings of that one special person that can change someone because of love.
3. Angel
Angel is a 1983 song by the songstress Anita Baker. It was one of the top 5 songs during the year of its release and to this day, it is still one of the commonly used first dance songs for weddings. It sings of a love that is heaven sent. It speaks of finding the one you love who is like an angel especially sent down from heaven to make you happy.
4. You And I
This beautiful Stevie Wonder song was the first dance at the wedding of President Barack Obama himself and his beautiful bride Michelle. The song sings of a love that is God given. And with their love so strong they feel that they can conquer the world.
5. The Way You Look Tonight
This has been one of the favorite first dance songs at weddings for the past decades. It was the first dance at the wedding of estranged couple Jennifer Anistor and Brad Pitt. This was first sung by Frank Sinatra and has been revived by many singers. One of the commonly used versions at weddings is the one from Michael Buble.
6. Songbird
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes danced to the tune of Songbird by Fleetwood at their wedding. It sings of a wonderful feeling that makes it seem like the birds are singing whenever they are together.
7. Your Song
This song has been used as a theme song for many movies. One of the recent love stories is from the movie Moulin Rouge. It is also one of the most famous first dance songs ever. This was the first dance of royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William.
8. No One
For couples who wish to go for a more upbeat first dance, “No One” by Alicia Keys may just be the best choice. It’s sexy melody is definitely a romantic tune to dance to. It sings of feeling safe whenever they are together. And as long as they are with each other things can only get better.
9. The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
This song by Gladys Knight was Sandra Bullock’s and Jesse James’ choice for their first dance as husband and wife. The title actually says it all. It says that finding each other is the best thing that had happened to the couple.
10. A Thousand Years
One of the recent favorites is the song A Thousand Years by Christina Perry which has recently been added to the repertoire of wedding singers these past few years. Just like the love story of Edward and Bella of Twighlight, the song sings of a love that is so strong that it can live forever.
A couple’s first dance should be able to tell the love story that they share. The best song you can choose for your wedding is the one that has the meaning that you and your soon-to-be better-half can relate to the most. The best way to choose is to ask yourself, if there was a song that best describes the love you share, what would it be?
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