There are so many decisions to make when planning your wedding. If you’re struggling to find a first dance song, click here, and see the most popular songs. The first dance is one of the most important wedding traditions. It will set and carry the mood throughout your wedding reception. It’s also the first dance you’ll take as a married couple.
As your wedding day approaches, you’re going to think a lot about your wedding song. So, what do you do if you can’t decide on one? With the help of a Chicago wedding band, you can choose the perfect song to dance to with your future husband or wife. We’re going to break down how to choose your wedding song and make your big day unforgettable!
Be Sentimental
Sitting down to choose the song you’ll dance to at your wedding is a time to reflect. Though dancing in front of a crowd puts the pressure on, your first dance is a special and exciting moment! These are a couple of things to consider when choosing your wedding dance song:
Is there a song that you two danced to early on in your relationship?
Want to share “your song” at the reception?
Which songs do you have memories of listening to with your love?
Think About a Theme or Lyrics
Set the mood with a song that’s appropriate for your wedding’s theme. For example, you could choose a classic 1950s or 1960s love song for a vintage wedding. A folk song could fit a rustic style or garden themed wedding. If your wedding doesn’t have a theme, you can choose a song with lyrics that are meaningful to you. You’ll already be doing a lot of research for your wedding song, so go the extra mile and read the lyrics to songs. This is an opportunity to express what marriage means to you.
Choose from Popular Wedding Songs
There’s nothing wrong with choosing a song that other couples have danced to at their wedding! After all, there’s a reason why these songs are so popular among newlyweds. Here’s our list of the top wedding songs according to the type of mood you may want to evoke during your wedding…
Do you gush over romance and want to feel like you’re soaking in the moonlight during your wedding? These songs will make you feel like you’re falling in love all over again!
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
“In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
“Yellow” by Coldplay
“Hero” by Enrique Iglesias
Having a glitzy ballroom wedding? Want to make your guests feel like they’re at the classiest wedding of the season? Choose one of these classics sung by some of the greatest voices to ever gift our ears!
“All The Way” by Frank Sinatra
“It Had to Be You” by Billie Holiday
“At Last” by Etta James
“Come Away with Me” by Norah Jones
“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” by Ella Fitzgerald
These are the songs that plucked the heartstrings of our parents and grandparents. Today, they’re making millennial couples swoon with their timeless beauty!
“Stardust” by Billy Ward and His Dominoes
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
“Dream A Little Dream of Me” by The Mamas & Papas
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off Me” by Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons
“I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher
Kick off the show with some head-banging and flame lighting! After all, this is one of the few moments in life where you’ll truly be a rock star!
“All I Want Is You” by U2
“Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney
“Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones
“I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
“All of My Love” by Led Zeppelin
Want to add a unique twist to your wedding? Reflect your love AND taste in music with something a bit off-the-beaten-path!
“Simplest Love” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
“Do You Realize?” by The Flaming Lips
“Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” by Spiritualized
“Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
“There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths
These songs have the power to lift spirits and add a sultry taste to any wedding. Not to mention, the lyrics are everlastingly romantic.
“Love and Happiness” by Al Green
“Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding
“Stay With You” by John Legend
“Crazy Love” by Van Morrison
“You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Remember Your First Dance for Years to Come
The choices in songs are endless, and this can make choosing one difficult. No matter which song you choose, your first dance as husband and wife will truly be special! Enlist one of the best Chicago wedding bands to make your wedding unforgettable!
