First Dance Songs By The Decade
2010's
Our Pick: Yours – Ella Henderson
Still popular, but not overdone, Ella Henderson’s ‘Yours’ becomes our number one pick for modern First Dance Songs. The lyrics speak for themselves, and Henderson’s voice remains soft yet passionate. We recommend the acoustic version for a more old-school romance feel.
Other great hits:
- Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
- All of Me – John Legend
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Perfect – Ed Sheeran
- Say You Wont Let Go – James Arthur
- Ho Hey – Lumineers
- Adore – Dean Lewis
- Claire De Lune – Flight Facilities
- Real Love Baby – Father John Misty
2000's
Our Pick: Una Mattina - Ludovico Einaudi
Unexpectedly, our pick for the 2000s is classical number Una Mattina. Going against the pop era that was the naughties, Una Mattina is a old-school, romantic, feel good piece created by Italian Ludovico Einaudi. Made famous by French movie Les Intouchables, the song is beautiful and eloquent piece of art. We recommend a live pianist, or a mix with your choice of vocals for a unique twist.
Other great hits:
1990's
Our Pick - Aerosmith – I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Need we say anything? This song is a throwback, a showstopper, and a crowd-pleaser all in one. With lyrics about treasuring life together, there’s no doubt why we have picked this as our #1 choice of the 90’s.
Other great hits:
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
- Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk
- Kiss From A Rose – Seal
- Googoo Dolls – Iris
1980's
Our Pick: Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
We could tell you why but her voice says it all! A friend of the late songwriter, Creed, described her success with this song stating ‘there are a thousand ways to say ‘I love you’, and the difficulty is trying to find a nuance, a new way to say something that's been said a thousand times, and Linda Creed is someone who was able to do that.’
Other great hits:
1970's
Our Pick - How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
An absolute classic, and a crowd favourite, How Deep Is Your Love topped nearly every chart in the 70’s and won a 1977 Grammy Award. The song is well loved for many reasons and is the perfect choice for you First Dance if you are looking for the feel-good, throwback track to get everyone involved.
Other great hits:
1960's
Our Pick: Here Comes The Sun – Beatles
What better way to welcome a life of happiness, than with the words ‘Here Comes The Sun’. The lyrics emanate warmth and work perfectly with the jubilant melody, creating the perfect tune to welcome your life together to. Things are just about to get a whole lot better!
Other great hits:
1950's
Our Pick: That's Amore – Dean Martin
Escape to your Italian honeymoon a night early with Dean Martin’s That’s Amore. Winning audience’s hearts, and our own, the exotic number from the South of Italy portrays a foreign love enveloped with passion. Nominated for an academy award for Best Song Of The Year, this track is sure to get your feet moving.
Other great hits:
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