As a Canberra DJ, there are many songs that come to mind for a couples first dance. We’ve compiled a list of our 10 favourites to make things easier when deciding on your song of choice for the big moment.
Before we start, let’s add some context to the importance of the first dance. This special moment will be the first intimate moment the couple will share after being announced husband and wife (apart from the celebratory kiss at the ceremony).
The couple will have raced around after the ceremony and taken photos at the location of their choice and then raced to the wedding reception venue before being seated for the formalities. This moment is usually directly after the couple cut the cake together, so everything is a lot more slow-paced, relaxed and special. The bride and groom will take centre stage on the dance floor, the lights are then dimmed, photographers and videographers take position, and your DJ begins the magical song. Here are our favourites!
1. Ed Sheeran – Perfect
2. John Legend – All of Me
3. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
4. Enrique Iglesias – Hero
5. Savage Garden – Truly, Madly, Deeply (My Favourite As A Canberra DJ)
6. Beyoncé – Halo
7. Calvin Harris – How Deep Is Your Love (Acoustic Cover)
8. Coldplay – Green Eyes
9. Rihanna – Love On The Brain
10. Beyoncé – XO
This list has been compiled with the expertise of our wedding DJs in Canberra, specifically over the last 12 months. For this reason, it is the most up-to-date list, including some of the most popular first dance songs in recent times.
