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Top Wedding First Dance Songs Playlist

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Top Wedding First Dance Songs Playlist

I know it can be challenging to choose a first dance song, or a father-daughter or mother-son song for your wedding. With the entire history of music available, plus new wedding love songs coming out every year, it can seem overwhelming to narrow it down.

If you are actually planning to dance during your first dance or parent dances (and not just prom sway), then the best playlists to listen through are ones compiled by wedding dance instructors. (Hint: if you are reading this, you are in the right place!)

First Dance Song Review: Beyond by Leon Bridges

First Dance Song Review: Beyond by Leon Bridges

So you love “Beyond” by Leon Bridges and are considering dancing to this song for your first dance. Join the club!

Beyond was one of 2020’s most popular first dance songs at my wedding dance studio and online. Earlier this year, I shared a video on YouTube of one of my 2019 couples dancing to this song and the feedback has been so positive! I even received multiple requests to create an online tutorial based on this dance.

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Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

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Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

Have you heard the news?

Apparently, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry actually danced to a different first dance song then previously reported. (WHAT?!)

My thoughts on both songs, as well as links to listen, after the jump.

First Dance Song Review: Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

First Dance Song Review: Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

When you hear the lyrics, “you’re just too good to be true...can’t take my eyes off of you...,” who else immediately thinks of the scene from “Ten Things I Hate About You” where Heath Ledger serenades Julia Stiles over the PA system during soccer practice? 🙋‍♀️

It would be impossible to come up with ten things to hate about this first dance song! Keep reading for my recommendation as well as photographic inspiration for those of you considering this song for your first dance.

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How To: An Easy Wedding Dance Lift Anyone Can Do

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How To: An Easy Wedding Dance Lift Anyone Can Do

Some wedding dance lifts are super simple to pull off and are a great way to end your first dance or highlight a particularly beautiful moment in your first dance song. They also look amazing in wedding photography! Keep reading to learn how to incorporate an easy, yet beautiful wedding lift into your first dance.

First Dance Charlotte to Launch Its First Online Wedding Dance Course!

First Dance Charlotte to Launch Its First Online Wedding Dance Course!

Whether you live in Charlotte, NC or on the other side of the world, First Dance Charlotte is launching its first online wedding dance course in the summer of 2019 designed specifically for couples who have very limited time and no experience dancing together. Learn how to create a simple, relaxed and romantic first dance even if you are an absolute beginner. This course uses the same methodology and clear instructions that Alex uses in her private, in-person lessons that have resulted in hundreds of satisfied students and five-star reviews.