Top 50 First Dance Songs for 2025 Weddings

How to Choose Your First Dance Song

Your first dance song should be meaningful to you as a couple. Consider songs that:

Have special meaning in your relationship
Match your dance skill level (romantic ballads vs. upbeat songs)
Reflect your personalities and musical taste
Are the right length (2.5-4 minutes is ideal)

Trending 2025

1
Lover
Taylor Swift
2
Perfect
Ed Sheeran
3
Die With A Smile
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
4
Stick Season
Noah Kahan
5
Golden Hour
JVKE

Modern Classics

1
All of Me
John Legend
2
Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran
3
A Thousand Years
Christina Perri
4
Marry You
Bruno Mars
5
Ho Hey
The Lumineers

Timeless Classics

1
At Last
Etta James
2
Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley
3
Unchained Melody
The Righteous Brothers
4
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong
5
The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra

Soul & R&B

1
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
2
Adore You
Harry Styles
3
Best Part
Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
4
Lovely Day
Bill Withers
5
I Choose You
Sara Bareilles

Country Romance

1
Die a Happy Man
Thomas Rhett
2
Speechless
Dan + Shay
3
Make You Feel My Love
Adele
4
From the Ground Up
Dan + Shay
5
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts

Pro Tips for Your First Dance

Practice Makes Perfect

Consider taking a few dance lessons before your wedding. Even just 2-3 sessions can help you feel more confident and comfortable on the dance floor.

Consider Song Edits

If your song is longer than 4 minutes, ask your DJ to create a shortened version. Most guests' attention span for watching a first dance is 2.5-3 minutes.

Plan the Transition

Work with your DJ to plan how to transition from your first dance to inviting others to join. A good DJ can seamlessly blend into the next song to get everyone dancing.

What to Avoid

✗Songs over 5 minutes (unless you edit them)
✗Songs with inappropriate lyrics or meanings
✗Overly sad or melancholy songs
✗Songs with dramatic tempo changes (unless you're prepared)

Final Thoughts

Your first dance song should reflect your unique love story. While these trending and classic songs are popular choices for 2025 weddings, the most important thing is choosing a song that feels right for you as a couple.

Don't be afraid to choose something unconventional if it's meaningful to you. The best first dance songs are the ones that make you both smile and feel connected.