The weeks leading up to your wedding day is a happy time, but there are a lot of things to decide on before you make that slow walk down the aisle. You probably already have the color scheme selected, have had a tasting with the caterer and booked them. You’ve definitely sent out the invitations. There are so many other tiny details that are important but people to overlook. The selection of the music for your first dance as Mr. and Mrs. should be on the list of things to do!

The first dance a beautiful tradition, and is a moment that a room of your nearest and dearest well-wishers will remember forever. Watching the happy couple take these first steps of their marriage in front of everyone is magical. For many, it’s simple to think of a romantic song to play during the first dance. But if nothing springs to mind, a good DJ will have plenty of choices for you to select from. An experienced DJ can also make suggestions for many song ideas based on what mood the couple is hoping for.

There are tons of choices for a slow, romantic ballad, and they’re easy to dance to if you have two left feet and haven’t taken any dance lessons! Very popular choices include:

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Here and Now – Luther Vandross

At Last – Etta James

Someone Like You – Van Morrison

When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

God Only Knows – the Beach Boys

I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz

Kiss to Build a Dream On – Louis Armstrong

You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel

Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love – Barry White