If you’re struggling for first dance song inspiration, there's no shame in choosing a tried-and-tested classic that's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces. Here are our most requested songs for 2023.
When choosing a first dance for your wedding, some couples will already have a song in mind that unlocks magical memories together – perhaps the song which was playing when they first met, went on their first date, or first said I love you.
But if you're not one of those, fear not – sometimes, just a damn good song will set the right tone, and after your wedding day will forever be your song.
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There are lots of first dance songs to choose from, so think about tempo, style, genre, and most importantly how a tune makes you feel when you hear it. Jump to our first dance FAQs for more guidance.
To get you inspired, we reveal the most popular first dance songs with our brides and grooms. In our updated list for 2023, Ed Sheeran and Adele are nudged out of the top spots, as old-school classics by Elvis, Etta James and Al Green re-take the lead. Listen to our complete list on Spotify here.
Uplifting and elegant, At Last is an extraordinary paean to love that will be on this list for years to come. Etta James's gospel-tinged vocals are the perfect vehicle for the song's message: a final deliverance from loneliness. Expect more than a few tears.
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Elvis’ favourite encore in his live shows has been the subject of a number of cover versions, but nothing can beat having The King himself serenade you into married life.
Sway sweetly to this lilting Arctic Monkeys cover of Barbara Lewis’ classic 1965 hit. It's only two and a half minutes long, so if you find the thought of a first dance awkward, this one's for you!
Released in 1971, and ranked the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Let's Stay Together is a winner. Timeless and loved by all, it won't let you down. For a more energetic take on the song, check out Tina Turner's 1992 version.
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Written for his fiancée, this ambient, reggae-infused hit is as full of sentimentality as it is feel-good melodies. If you’re looking for meaningful lyrics but want to avoid the slower tempos of other first dance favourites, this could be the one for you.
Iconic right from its first few notes, this 1961 classic will be both familiar and fun for both you and your guests. This cross-generational, sing-a-long, crowd-pleaser will set your evening off on the perfect footing.
Featured in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, A Thousand Years was American singer-songwriter Christina Perri’s second big UK hit. This modern and romantic song brings a bit of ethereal fantasy to your first dance. And younger guests will love it too.
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Originally released in 1970, Your Song was given new leases of life by Moulin Rouge (2001) and Rocketman (2019). An enduringly popular first dance wedding song and a true song of the ages, it's a beautiful way to start your married life together.
Despite only making it to number 2 in the UK charts, this track was a massive hit, and hugely popular amongst the newlyweds of Britain. The romantic lyrics and passionate vocal from John Legend make this the ultimate slow dance song.
Down-to-earth lyrics, soaring melodies and heartfelt emotion – it’s what Tom Walker does best. Drawn from his own experience of a long distance relationship, it's also the perfect soundtrack for any couple that has overcome geography for love.
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All generations will know this one, and you can sing along even if you don't know the words. With its slow, romantic start and its rousing, crowd-pleasing finish, this is surely one of the most popular first dance wedding songs of all time.
A mainstay of our top 40 first dance list, Grow Old With Me is a fantastic sentiment to start your married lives with. Don’t worry, our wedding bands will perform the clean version if preferred.
Arthur's huge 2016 hit is a truly modern take on first dates and a commitment to a future together. The ending is sudden, so you'll need an attentive band or DJ ready to go straight into the next song.
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This slow-building anthem from 2016 is sure to intensify the emotions the room. From its intimate beginnings to its euphoric final choruses, goosebumps are inevitable.
Jason Mraz's biggest hit, the breezy I'm Yours, was once a mainstay of our first dance charts. Not any more. Released in 2012, I Won't Give Up is an altogether more introspective track about persisting with love in the face of adversity: I won’t give up on us, even if the skies get rough.
Kick off your evening celebrations on an upbeat, soulful note. This toe-tapping, 1975 Grammy-winning banger drips with joy and sass in equal measure and is guaranteed to leave you and your guests beaming from ear to ear.
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Is This Love oozes uncomplicated happiness, coupled with the best of romantic lyrics. It's a joyful number and a cross-generational crowd-pleaser; everyone from your great aunt to your nephews will be singing along.
What more appropriate way to mark you and your newly wed's own Greatest Day? This mood-raising favourite from Take That’s 2008 comeback album is guaranteed to create a first dance memory to last a lifetime.
Originally released by Bob Dylan on his 1997 album Time Out of Mind, Make You Feel My Love has been covered by numerous famous faces including Billy Joel and Kelly Clarkson. But it's Adele's powerful version which may outlast them all. Easy to dance to, heartfelt and timeless, it's a perfect first dance choice.
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Winner of Song Of The Year at The Grammys in 2016, this number 1 single from Ed Sheeran still delivers. The lyrics from this instant classic don't promise human perfection, but loving acceptance of each other's faults, and a beautiful sentiment for a strong marriage.
From Jack Johnson's first album, In Between Dreams (2005), this sweet love song was huge at the time and is still one of the most common first dance song requests. Johnson recently performed this live on One World: Together At Home and reminded us how much we love it.
A timeless classic, L.O.V.E. is requested year after year. Short and sweet, this beautiful, jazzy love song is widely know by all as it's still used frequently in film and TV. If your dancing skills are limited, it's rhythmic but gentle pace makes for an easy two-step.
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Originally written by folk-rock band The Waterboys, Ellie Goulding covered the song for the 2013 movie About Time. The lyrics speak for themselves, with a message of loving someone forever: How long will I love you, as long as stars are above you, and longer if I can.
Kodaline are an alternative rock quartet from Dublin, and this hit comes from their second studio album, Coming Up for Air, released in 2015. This has been a hugely popular first dance with newlyweds in the years since, and we expect it to feature on our first dance lists for many years yet.
This light-hearted, modern and danceable choice from 2017 has been a surprise favourite at weddings ever since. But take note – if you're booking a live wedding band, you'll need a talented vocalist to pull it off.
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Written for his wife-to-be Cherry and released in 2017, this song is still riding high in the first dance charts today. It was number 1 in the UK, the USA and 16 other countries around the world, and was followed up by duets with Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli.
Written for Bublé's then girlfriend, Emily Blunt, Everything is an ideal first dance song which everyone will know. It's upbeat, but slow enough to make for an easy two-step with your new husband or wife.
This breezy pop song from Queen Bey is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. It's also one of the most upbeat and danceable songs on our list. So if you're a shy dancer, it's going to be easy to get guests involved for the second half of the song. The endless key changes at the end are uplifting and fun.
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This ethereal number from Norah Jones's eponymous 2002 debut is about escaping with your lover, and has wedding song written all over it. With its slow pace and gentle waltz-like feel, Come Away With Me is also a great choice if you've got two left feet.
This jaunty Sinatra classic is the perfect choice for a fun couple looking to keep the moment light. With heart-felt lyrics and huge scores on the cuteness scale, your guests will be swinging and singing along in no time.
This 1965, smooth-as-glass British number 1 is just the tempo you need to slightly awkwardly rock side-to-side in true first dance style in front of your friends and family. If your guests can hit the high notes in the final section, they all deserve another drink as well!
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This underrated smooth groove from the King of Schmooz himself gives you an intimate verse, before pure funk is unleashed in the chorus. A real mood-raiser and
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