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The first dance is a common wedding tradition, in which the newly married couple have their first dance as a married couple at the wedding reception. The song may have a special meaning to the couple, or the lyrics of the song may resonate with them.

Song Ideas

• "Make Me Whole" by Amel Larrieux OR Kyla
• "So Are You To Me" by East Mountain South
• "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds
• "I Can't Help Falling in Love With You" by Elvis Presley
• "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton
• "Northern Sky" by Nick Drake
• "Your Song" by Elton John
• "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland
• "It Had To Be You" by Harry Connick, Jr.or Frank Sinatra
• "Sea of Love" by Bobby Darin or Cat Power
• "Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
• "Something" by The Beatles
• "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones
• "These Arms of Mine" by Otis Redding
• "Just Like Heaven" or "Love Song" by The Cure
• "We Are Man and Wife" by Michelle Featherstone
• "Johnny and June" by Heidi Newfield
• "Nine Million Bicycles" by Katie Melua
• "At Last" by Etta James
• "The Way you Look Tonight" by Steve Tyrell
• "By Your Side" by Sade
• "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
• "Fallen" by Lauren Wood (Pretty Woman Soundtrack)
• "Better Together" by Jack Johnson
• "I Wanna Be Your Everything" by Keith Urban
• "Lost In This Moment" by Big and Rich
• "Fly Me to the Moon" Frank Sinatra
• "Lets Stay Together" Al Green
• "My first, My Last, My Everything" Barry White (fast song)
• "You're the Inspiration" Chicago
• "From This Moment On" Shania Twain
• "Have I Told You Lately" Rod Stewart
• "'Till There was You" by The Beatles/McCartney
• "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante (a short one--very old fashioned)
• "Our Love is Here to Stay" Billie Holiday (fast song)
• "Fools Rush In" by Elvis
• "You are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
• "Stand by Me" by Otis Redding
• "Let Me Roll It," "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Wings
• "Here, There, and Everywhere" by The Beatles
• "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys
• "Heavenly Day" by Patty Griffin
• "Beautiful" Jim Brickman & Wayne Brady or All 4 One
• "Bless the Broken Road" Rascal Flatts
• "I'm Yours" Jason Mraz
• "The Way I Am" Ingrid Michaelson
• "Me and You" Kenny Chesney
• "I Cross My Heart" George Strait
• "Places I've Never Been" Mark Wills
• "Brings Me Home" or "A Woman Like You" Johnny Reid (a little country)
• "What a Difference a Day Makes" Dinah Washington
• "All I Want is You" Barry Louis Polisar
• "I Never Knew Love" Doug Stone
• "I Could Not Ask for More" Edwin McCain

Tips

• Make sure you have practiced dancing in the shoes you will be wearing on the wedding day
• Consider taking ballroom dancing lessons in the months prior to your wedding
• Choreograph a special "surprise" dance for your guests
• Check out a dance instruction DVD from the public library and practice at home before the wedding day

Weddingbee Posts

Bees first dance posts

• Video of Our First Dance by Mrs. Raspberry
• Special Wedding Touches: Our First Dance by Mrs. Hibiscus
• Mr. & Mrs. Bluebell's First Dance by Mrs. Bluebell
• Shall We Dance? by Mrs. Radish
• Reception Announcement & First Dance by Mrs. Bird of Paradise
• The Way I Am by Mrs. Bee
• How We Used Media to Personalize Our Wedding, Part II by Mrs. Eggplant
• First Dance, Best Dance by Mrs. Kiwi
• Le Soundtrack/First Dance by Mrs. Daisy
• Mr. & Mrs. Corn's First Dance Video by Mrs. Corn
• Lemon Day XV: And We'll Be Dancin' by Mrs. Lemon
• Dance With Me: Daffodil Day Pt. XI by Mrs. Daffodil
• That Wedding: We Dance by Mrs. Avocado
• The Pinots' First Dance by Mrs. Pinot Noir

Song selection

• Kicking Off the Dance Party by Miss Peep Toe
• The Perfect Song(s) by Miss Spring Roll
• Shall We Dance? by Miss Ballet Flat
• Songs for Your First Dance by Mrs. Ladybug
• The Most Important Song Ever! by Mrs. Radish
• Musically Challenged by Mrs. Cupcake
• Getting Down by Mrs. Robin
• First Dance Song by Mrs. Bee
• First Dance by Mrs. Bird of Paradise
• Your First Dance by Mrs. Grasshopper
• First Dance Song by Mrs. Lovebird
• First Dance Song by Mrs. Bee
• Movie Inspired Wedding Songs by Mrs. Hummingbird
• Dancing Queen by Mrs. Orchid
• Our Song by Mrs. Butterscotch
• First Dance, Death Cab? by Mrs. Kiwi
• Disney Dancin' by Mrs. Kiwi
• An Everlong Kiss the Girl by Mrs. Kiwi
• Top Five by Mrs. Kiwi
• The Book of Love by Mrs. Kiwi
• Two Songs to Choose From by Mrs. Kiwi
• iTunes Wedding Essentials by Mrs. Kiwi
• Til There Was You by Mrs. Kiwi
• Our Adventure by Mrs. Kiwi
• We Still Need A Song by Mrs. Hummingbird
• How To Cut Your First Dance Song by Miss Avocado
• The First Dance by Miss Pinot Noir

Dance Lessons

• Our First Dance Lesson by Mrs. Butterfly
• Dancing With Confidence at Your Wedding or Party by Mrs. Cupcake
• NYC Dance Lesson Directory by Mrs. Ladybug
• We're Dancin' by Mrs. Corn
• Diggin' the Dancing Queen by Mrs. Plumeria
• Dance With Me by Mrs. Plum
• Dance Lessons by Mrs. Plum
• Funnies from Dance Lessons by Mrs. Plum
• Dance Lessons No. 3 by Mrs. Plum
• Dance Lessons in Dallas by Mrs. Plum
• Dance Lessons - CHECK by Mrs. Raspberry
• Waltzing Matilda by Mrs. Raspberry
• Do the Q-Tip! Now Throw it Away by Mrs. Snow Pea
• I Want to put on my Boogie Shoes by Mrs. Hummingbird
• Dance Lessons: A Worthy Investment by Mrs. Pinot Noir

Unique/Theme Dances

• Dirty Dancing First Dance by Mrs. Bee
• Wedding Thriller Dance by Mrs. Bee
• Cutest First Dance by Mrs. Ant
• Reception Surprise! by Ms. Dahlia
• Wedding Got Back by Mrs. Bee
• First Dance by Mr. Mango

External Links

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