You have imagined it; what you will look like, how you will feel in that very moment, hoping you don’t step on one another in front of all of your guests! I am not talking about walking down the aisle or the moment you put your veil on with your mom and bridesmaids adoring you. I am referring to your first dance as husband and wife! This is one of my favorite traditions because after all the rushing around to get ready, taking pictures, remembering your vows and getting the entire family together for that perfect photo, it is the time that the two of you can look into each other’s eyes for your first personal moment of the day. It is also where you start to see the couple’s personalities come through. From the traditional slow dance, serenade by a friend or band mate or breaking out in a choreographed dance.
Here are my suggestions straight from my Itunes playlist for the best first dance songs!
1. “Shelter” – Ray Lamontagne (my husband and I’s first dance:)
2. “All of Me” – John Legend
3. “I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
4. “A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
5. “Til Kingdom Come” – Coldplay (one of my favorite songs)
6. “Crazy For You” – Adele
7. “Wait Til You See My Smile” – Alicia Keys (an unexpected upbeat song for the couple that has had the odds against them and have been through a lot together)
8. “Living of Love” – The Avett Brothers
9. “You Picked Me” – A Fine Frenzy
10. “I Won’t Give Up” – Jason Mraz
11. “Ready To Lose” – Ingrid Michaelson feat. Trent Dabbs
12. “Corner of Your Heart” – Ingrid Michaelson
Ok, so I admit I am a little bit of a folk/indie nut but there are a lot of love songs in this genre that most people overlook. I hope you enjoy my secret gems:)
Happy Planning!