First dance songs are funny things. They normally fall into one of two categories: The Old Standards and The Top of the Chart Ballad. You know the ones I’m talking about, whether it’s crooned by Elvis or Ed Sheehan they’re great defaults for when you don’t know what else to choose. The hidden beauty of the first dance, though, is that it can really be an opportunity to tell your story or show off your style. I’ve put together a list of songs that have a great meaning but may not be at the front of your brain. Here are a list of 15 songs that’ll make your first dance stand out from the rest. Some may be fast and loud, some slow and quiet, some dark and some bright but all would work great to kick off your reception and remember forever.
We by Descendents
I don’t know what the future holds
All I know is you’re there with me
That’s all I need
I’ll Catch You by The Get Up Kids
Your arms in mine, any time
Wouldn’t trade anything
You’re still my everything
Brighter by Chris Farren
By the way when you’re not around the sky turns grey
And the clouds fill up with rain
And the sun won’t show her face
Falling for You by Weezer
I’m shaking at your touch, I like you way too much
My baby, I’m afraid I’m falling for you
Me + My Dog by boygenius
I had a fever
Until I met you
Now you make me cool
After the Party by The Menzingers
We put miles on these old jean jackets
Got caught up in the drunk conversations
But after the party, it’s me and you
25 to Life by Masked Intruder
In a lifelong winter time you’re the first day of spring
Just about the prettiest thing that I’ve ever seen
Kind of Like Smitten by The Ergs
Last night when you said
I was your favorite person in the whole wide world
I almost lost myself
Nightingale by Saves the Day
I’ll have to walk a thousand miles
Just to find the ground deserving of your feet
3,720 to 1 by The Benjamins
I look down and see the world get smaller as I get a little colder
As I reach for the satellite phone
I gotta tell you baby, space is the place, but it’s never gonna be home
Never Let Down by Andrew WK
Even if you can’t stand up, even if you lose your life
I’m a friend by your side
You’re never gonna be alone
Brightest by Copeland
And she said that I was the brightest little firefly in her jar
Two Coffins by Against Me
How lucky I ever was to see
The way that you smiled at me
Blue Jeans + White T-Shirts by The Gaslight Anthem
Someday I’ll buy you that house on Cookman
We could sleep on the beach all night
Impossible to Place by Antarctigo Vespucci
Now I know what they mean when they say
Some feelings are impossible to place
Did I miss any of your favorites? Make sure to leave them in the comments below!