Upbeat or heartfelt? Classic tune or top 40 hit? Slow ballad or peppy pop track? Picking a song for the first dance as newlyweds can be a difficult choice for couples. There are the lucky ones who have had one chosen long before the proposal, and those who have no idea where to even begin. If you fall into the latter category, we went ahead and combed our wedding archives to bring you a list of 55 first dance songs to consider for your own reception. Our advice? If you want something original, you might want to steer clear of Van Morrison.
1. “Into The Mystic” by Van Morrison 2. “That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding 3. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele 4. “Someone Like You” by Van Morrison 5. “Stand By Me” by Otis Redding 6. “Right Down the Line” by Gerry Rafferty 7. “This Must Be The Place” by Talking Heads 8. “Man On Fire” Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 9. “Almost In Your Arms” by Sam Cooke 10. “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Frank Sinatra 11. “How Would You Feel” by Ed Sheehan 12. “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson 13. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli 14. “I Had the Time of My Life” by Franke and the Knockouts 15. “You’ve Got Me Runnin In Circles” by Sonny Cleveland 16. “Waterloo Sunset” by the Kinks 17. “There Will Be Time” by Mumford and Sons 18. “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder 19. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” 20. “Bring It On Home to Me” by Sam Cooke 21. “Signed Sealed Delivered” by Stevie Wonder 22. “You Ain’t Alone” by Alabama Shakes 23. “More of You” by Chris Stapleton 24. “This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole 25. “Forever” by the Beach Boys 26. “Here, There, and Everywhere” by the Beatles 27. “Cheek to Cheek” by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong 28. “Feels Like Home” by Diana Krall and Bryan Adams 29. “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges 30. “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” by Elvis Presley 31. “Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison 32. “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barrie White 33. “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris 34. “It Just Comes Natural” by George Strait 35. “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers 36. “Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke 37. “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison 38. “I Will” by The Beatles 39. “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes 40. “Wavelength” by Van Morrison 41. “Isn’t It Romantic?” by Cole Porter 42. “My Girl” by The Temptations 43. “You and Me” by Penny & The Quartets 44. “Nightshift” by The Commodores 45. “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam 46. “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” by The Tams 47. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by Shirelle 48. “Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke 49. “We Found Love” by Rihanna 50. “Sweet Thing” by Van Morrison 51. “All of Me” by John Legend 52. “Marry You” by Bruno Mars 53. “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac 54. “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie 55. “God Only Knows” by The Beatles
