The 25 Most Popular Wedding First Dance Songs Of All Time

3. “At Last” by Etta James – This timeless classic consistently ranks in the top 5, with Spotify listing it as the #2 most requested first dance song in 2024

4. “All of Me” by John Legend – This romantic ballad with its passionate vocals has become a modern classic for first dances.

5. Taylor Swift’s “Lover” took the #3 spot in recent years, with The Knot noting its rising popularity among couples.

6. “Joy of My Life” by Chris Stapleton ranked among the top five first-dance songs according to Spotify’s 2024 data.

7. “Life With You” by Kelsey Hart was also in the top five first-dance songs of 2024.

8. “Growing Old with You” by Restless Road ranked as the fourth-most popular first dance song in The Knot’s survey.

9. “Thank God” by Kane and Katelyn Brown was the fifth most popular choice in recent surveys.

10. “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran was previously ranked as the #1 wedding first dance song in earlier Spotify analyses.

11. “You” by Dan + Shay has been a consistent favorite among newlyweds in recent years.

12. “All Your’n” by Tyler Childers regularly appears in top 10 lists of first dance songs.

13. “Better Together” by Luke Combs rounds out many top 10 lists for first dance songs.

14. “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green is described as “timeless and loved by all” according to wedding music experts.

15. “Your Song” by Elton John, which has seen renewed popularity through films like “Moulin Rouge” and “Rocketman.”

16. “Baby I’m Yours” by Arctic Monkeys, a cover of Barbara Lewis’ 1965 hit, is particularly popular for couples who find long dances awkward as it’s only 2.5 minutes long.

17. “Everything” by Michael Bublé consistently appears in top wedding song lists, with his romantic style being particularly suited to first dances.

18. “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain is gaining popularity as country music rises in wedding song choices.

19. “Greatest Day” by Take That is described as a “mood-raising favourite” guaranteed to create a memorable first dance.

20. “You’re My First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White combines “inimitable growl, climactic chorus and gentle, funky 70s groove” for a smooth first dance experience.

21. “Better Together” by Jack Johnson from his 2005 album remains one of the most commonly requested first dance songs.

22. While primarily a reception favorite rather than specifically for first dances, Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is considered the most popular wedding song of all time by some researchers.

23. “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge is described as perfect for couples who believe “love gives us strength and courage to do the impossible.”

24. Instrumental versions are also popular, with “A Thousand Years” performed by The Piano Guys being a top choice for couples seeking elegant string arrangements.

25. “Hero” by Mariah Carey is described as “one of the most romantic, swoon-worthy love songs of all time” on many wedding lists.