A Helpful List Of Wedding Songs: From First Dance to Father/Daughter

🎶 Wedding Dance Song Guide: Make Every Moment a Hit

Your wedding day is packed with emotion, excitement, and unforgettable memories—and the music you choose helps bring those moments to life. From your grand entrance to your first dance and the ever-heartfelt parent dances, choosing the right song can turn a great moment into a perfect one. Below are some song suggestions (plus a few standout lyrics) to help guide your selections and inspire the vibe you want for your big day.

🎤 Introductions

Cocktail hour is over—now it’s time to get the party started! Your reception entrance sets the tone for the night and kicks off the celebration in style. Whether you want something playful, nostalgic, or straight-up hype, these songs are all crowd-pleasers.

Suggestions:
1. Beast of Burden – The Rolling Stones

2. Celebration – The Revivalists

3. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth

4. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie and the Blowfish

5. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates

🎶 “Then I saw her face, now I’m a believer” or “You make my dreams come true” are perfect lyrical punches to announce your arrival as a married couple.

💃 First Dance

The first dance is one of the most intimate and iconic parts of the evening—a moment just for the two of you. Whether you sway slow or have a choreographed surprise, pick a song that tells your love story and sets the tone for your future.

Suggestions:

Better Together – Jack Johnson

2. Beyond – Leon Bridges

3. First Date (Acoustic) – Taylor Acorn (Originally Blink 182)

4. Forever – Rome

5. Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves

6. Lover – Taylor Swift (Sulls Instrumental)

7. Someone Like You – Keith Urban

8. Still the One – Orleans

9. Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

10. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Lyrics like “You’re still the one that makes me laugh” or “Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart” bring the kind of warmth that make this moment unforgettable.

🤱 Mother-Son Dance

This dance is a celebration of the lifelong bond between a mother and son. The best songs for this moment are full of gratitude, love, and emotional depth—and often cue a few happy tears from the crowd.

Suggestions

1. Boy – Lee Brice

2. Days Like This – Van Morrison

3. Forever Young – Rod Stewart

4. In My Life – The Beatles

5. My Wish – Rascal Flatts

6. Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd

7. Sweet Child O’Mine – Sheryl Crow

8. True Colors – Phil Collins

9. Without You – Luke Combs

10. You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins

Think “You’ll be in my heart, always” or “My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to”—words that speak straight to the heart.

👨‍👧 Father-Daughter Dance

This moment honors the bond between a father and daughter—joyful, protective, and deeply emotional. Whether your relationship is sentimental or more lighthearted, the right song can capture years of love and memories.

Suggestions:

1. Daughters – John Mayer

2. Fathers and Daughters – Michael Bolton

3. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

4. My Girl – The Temptations

5. Sweet Child O’Mine – Sheryl Crow

6. Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

7. Little Bird – The Jonas Brothers

8. My Little Girl – Jack Johnson

9. You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman

10. Wildflower – Tom Petty

A few lines that hit home: “Isn’t she lovely, made from love” or “You belong somewhere you feel free.” Perfect for a father watching his little girl take her next big step.

💑 Anniversary Dance

The anniversary dance is a sweet tribute to lasting love. Invite all couples to the dance floor, and slowly narrow it down to the longest-married couple—it’s a heartfelt way to celebrate love through the decades.

Suggestions:

1. Can’t Help Falling In Love (Wise men Say) – Elvis

2. How Sweet It Is – James Taylor

3. Stand By Me – Ben E. King

4. Still the One – Shania Twain

5. Yours – Russell Dickerson

Lyrics like “You’re still the one I run to” or “Take my whole life too, for I can’t help falling in love with you” feel timeless, just like the couples they honor.

💡 Final Tips & Friendly Notes:

• ✅ We’ve created a document to help you map out your dances and finalize your picks. See the attachment for guidance!

• 🎤 You do not have to have the band play your dances live. If you prefer to dance to the original studio recording, that’s totally fine—we’re not offended at all. In fact, we want it to sound exactly how you imagine it.

• ⏱️ Keep your dances short and sweet. Best practice is to fade out after the first chorus or keep it to about one minute. It keeps the energy up and the moment meaningful without dragging on.

• 🩰 Choreographed first dance? We highly recommend dancing to the same recording you practiced with to avoid any surprises or timing hiccups.

Let us know how we can help bring your dream playlist to life. We’re honored to be part of your wedding day and can’t wait to help you make it unforgettable.