8 Wedding Guide • Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Can I have this dance?
Popular songs perfect for newlyweds wanting a modern first dance
couple’s first dance at their wed-
ding is a cherished tradition.
While the first dance can help set a
positive tone for the reception, it also can
negatively impact the festivities if a poor
song is chosen.
Couples may feel pressure to
choose the perfect song. Yes, this is
a song that the couple has selected
to represent their love for each
other, but it also should be one
that will speak to the masses and
can be thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Couples want to avoid a song
that does not seem to fit with the
festivities. For those couples who
need a little musical inspiration,
turn to many of the modern hits
you’re bound to hear on the
radio which may help you to
shine in that first dance.
• “A Thousand Years” by
Christina Perri: “Twi-hard”
fans enjoyed this romantic
song during the pivotal wed-
ding scene between Bella Swan
and Edward Cullen in the popu-
lar “Twilight” movie “Breaking
Dawn.” Couples looking to
recreate the magic of these
star-crossed lovers can
embrace Perri’s delicate
tone and tender lyrics.
• “All of Me” by John
Legend: It’s been hard
to escape this popular
love song by R&B
artist John Legend.
An ode Legend
wrote to his wife,
this song has
quickly become a
popular choice for a
couple’s first dance.
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• “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles: This peppy song by singer/song-
writer Sara Bareilles is a good choice for couples who prefer being
nontraditional. It’s faster paced and less sentimental
than many other wedding songs.
• “Better Together” by Jack Johnson: Johnson is
known primarily for his soft rock and acoustic
guitar work blended with catchy lyrics.
Also an accomplished surfer, Johnson’s
work is enjoyed by many but may be
especially prized by couples who want
to their reception to be a laid back
affair full of fun and whimsy.
• “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason
Mraz: Another acoustic ditty, this
song has a country influence and
talks about not giving up and
staying in a relationship for the
long haul.
• “I Don’t Dance” by Lee
Brice: Speaking of country influ-
ences, couples who want a little
twang in their first dances can
choose Brice’s breakthrough hit.
Romantic lyrics about spinning his part-
ner around in circles despite not liking to
dance illustrates what one partner will
do for the other when in love.
Couples can make that first
moment on the dance floor a
special experience by
choosing modern
classics for
their first
dances.
—Metro
“All of Me” by
John Legend and
“A Thousand Years”
by Christina Perri
are popular song
choices for a couple’s
first dance.