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Congratulations to all of the couples who were engaged on Valentines Day! Now the planning and research begins, including the search for a perfect song to share your first dance together as husband and wife. For some couples, this will be a no-brainer, as it will be the song when you shared your first kiss. For others, the decision will require careful consideration. In addition to considering the lyrics and tempo, you should also select a song that reflects your personal musical taste and that fits the mood of the event. To that end, we have listed 50 songs across ten musical genres.

Listed below is the name of a given musical genre in bold, followed by five key picks immediately below. Good luck in finding the perfect song for your special day!

First Dance Wedding Songs Listed by Genre

Modern

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Marry Me – Train
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars

R&B/Soul

First Dance As Husband and Wife

Lost Without You – Robin Thicke
P.D.A. (We Don’t Care) – John Legend
Through the Fire – Chaka Khan
By Your Side – Sade
Always and Forever – Heatwave

Classic Rock

If I Should Fall Behind – Bruce Springsteen
Faithfully- Journey
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
In a Little While – U2

Alternative Rock

You are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop – Landon Pigg
Fade into You – Mazzy Star
Such Great Heights – Iron & Wine
Slave to Love – Bryan Ferry

80′s

The Drive – The Cars
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Nothing Compares to You – Sinead O’Connor
Take My Breath Away – Berlin
Crazy for You – Madonna

70′s

Colour My World – Chicago
I Just Fall in Love Again – Anne Murray
More Than a Woman – Bee Gees
How Deep is Your Love – Bee Gees
Rock Your Baby – McRae

Country

Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not – Thompson Square
Amazed – Lonestar
Lost in This Moment – Big & Rich
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
I Swear – John Michael Montgomery

Oldies

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingoes
I Will – The Beatles
We Have All the Time in the World – Louis Armstrong
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

Reggae

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face- Marcia Griffiths
Our Time Will Come (Reggae Version) – Amy Winehouse
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Cover) – UB40
Cupid – Johnny Nash
Baby I Need Your Lovin’ (Cover) – Delroy Wilson

Latin

Hero – Enrique Iglesias
Por Siempre Tu (I Turn to You) – Christina Aguilera
My Baby You – Marc Anthony
Mi Buen Amor – Gloria Estefan
You Sang to Me – Marc Anthony

More top wedding reception songs with lyrics, sound clips and music videos.

What song did you choose for your first dance as husband and wife?

NJ Wedding DJ Gregg Hollmann is the owner of Ambient DJ Service, a boutique-style mobile DJ entertainment company specializing in weddings and based in New Jersey. Ambient DJ Service's wedding business was recently profiled in DJ Times magazine. Gregg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey. His interests include international travel, tennis and recording mix CDs. Website: http://ambientdj.com

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