Wedding Dance Songs Spring 2016

It’s that time to conquer our Spring Wedding Chores which include sharing our updated list for clients to get ideas for their first dance. Here are some tips and guidelines we find useful when choosing the song for your wedding dance.

CHOOSING THE SONG

One of the most memorable moments of any wedding is the first dance. The first dance and song can tell a whole story about a couples relationship, so it’s important to choose the song and dance cautiously.  Be sure that the chosen song is realistic for your wedding style and theme while making sure you will be able to learn a dance to the beat! Make it your own by selecting a song that fits your personality. Some of our couples come into the dance studio to try a lesson before making a decision on a song. Trying a few dance styles can help you make your final song selection. 

TAKE TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE SONG

If you and your partner have different music tastes choosing the first wedding dance song can be difficult, so there must be a compromise between both people. Reminisce on the relationship and make sure to choose a song that you will want to dance to forever. Remember if you tire quickly from listening to the same song then make sure to choose one that never gets old. 

Wedding Dance Songs Spring 2016

CLASSIC SONGS
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The most popular songs chosen for the first wedding dance are classical romantic songs that are timeless. Classic songs are always a good choice because the guests will most likely know the song, maybe even know the words, and it can be more enjoyable to watch. Here classic first wedding dance songs:

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD – LOUIS ARMSTRONG

AT LAST – ETTA JAMES

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU – ELVIS PRESLEY

YOUR SONG – ELTON JOHN

THE TIME OF MY LIFE – BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES

IT HAD TO BE YOU – FRANK SINATRA

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT – FRANK SINATRA

I DON’T WANT TO MISS A THING – AEROSMITH

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD – SAM COOKE

CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU – JOHN LLOYD YOUNG

YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING ME – JACKIE WILSON

THEN HE KISSED ME – THE CRYSTALS

LA VIE ROSE – LOUIS ARMSTRONG

L-O-V-E – NAT KING COLE

AMAZED – LONESTAR

STAND BY MY – BEN E. KING

KISS FROM A ROSE – SEAL

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND – JAMES TYLOR

SONNY AND CHER – I GOT YOU BABE

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE – BILLY JOEL

SLOW ROMANTIC SONGS
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Traditionally the first wedding dance song of a married couple is a slow and packed with romance.  In the past few years the top 40 music charts has pulled in some of the most popular upbeat song for the first dance. Below is a list of some of the most popular first wedding dance songs.

COMING HOME – LEON BRIDGES

ALL OF ME – JOHN LEGEND

MARY YOU – BRUNO MARS

THINKING OUT LOUD – ED SHEERAN

IM NOT THE ONLYONE/THINKING OUTLOUD – SAM TSUI

LIKE IM GOING TO LOOSE YOU – MEGHAN TRAINOR

ALL MY LOVING – ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

I’LL STAND BY YOU – THE PRETENDERS

FROM THIS MOMENT ON – SHANIA TWAIN

LATCH – NATALIE TAYLOR

TAKE MY HAND – EMILY HACKETT

PHOTOGRAPHS – ED SHEERAN

DEAREST – THE BLACK KEYS

COME TO ME – THE GOO GOO DOLLS

WHATEVER IT IS – ZAC BROWN BAND

CAN’T WAIT FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU – HALEY REINHART

COME AWAY WITH ME – NORAH JONES

WONDERFUL TONIGHT – ERIC CLAPTON

MARRY ME – TRAIN

PRECIOUS LOVE – JAMES MORRISON

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY – ROD STEWART

HERO – ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

UPBEAT SONGS

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Some couples prefer to dance to upbeat songs; this will require more work in learning a fast passed dance for the song, so make sure you find an instructor who is capable of teaching a dance for this type song. Some of the most common fast passed first wedding dance songs are listed below:

JAMES BAY – LET IT GO

STAND BY YOU – RACHEL PLATTEN

BEST DAY OF MY LIFE – AMERICAN AUTHORS

YOU ARE THE BEST THING – RAY LAMONTAGNE

LITTLE TALKS – OF MONSTERS AND MEN

SAFE AND SOUND – CAPITAL CITIES

ELECTRIC LOVE – BORNS

I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE – THE DARKNESS

LOVE ON TOP – BEYONCE

GORGEOUS – X AMBASSADORS

DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT – KING HARVEST

CHASING CARS – SNOW PATROL

SHOTGUN RIDER – TIM MCGRAW

HOME – EDWARD SHARPP AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS

MARRY YOU – BRUNO MARS

TRULY MADLY DEEPLY – SAVAGE GARDENS

TAKE MY BREATH AWAY – BERLIN

LEARN TO DANCE

Choosing and learning a song for the first wedding dance can be a great way to bond with your partner before the big day! To learn beautiful routines from some of the best wedding dancer instructors contact Windy City Wedding Dance for a consultation!

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