First Dance Song Ideas

Trying to decide on a song for your first dance can be super challenging. There are so many lists online that include gems like Lee Ann Womack’s 1999 smash hit “I hope you dance”, but if that doesn’t happen to be the vibe you’re after it can be hard to find inspiration!

From one music love to another, here are some of my favourite songs that would be perfect for a first dance!

Girl From North Country
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash

This one is special to me because it’s the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. It’s just such a beautiful song, and literally no one can beat the musical combo of Dylan/Cash!

Take Me Out
The Wooden Sky

Some other great Wooden Sky options include An Evening Hymn, Oh My God and Angelina.

Fade Into You
Mazzy Star

Mazzy Star is just…the best. If Fade Into You doesn’t do it, you could also consider Into Dust.

The Ghosts on the Shore
Lord Huron

Rillo Talk
Wild Child

Tear
Red Hot Chili Peppers

Chinatown
Shakey Graves

I also think that ‘To Cure What Ails’ would be a fantastic choice!

Bring It On Home To Me
Sam Cooke

Long Time Running
Tragically Hip

Kids on the Run
The Tallest Man on Earth

Little Wing
Jimi Hendrix

All I Can
Sharon Van Etten

All There Is
Gregory Alan Isakov

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