First Dance Songs | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Swoon

I Asked 8 Brides Why They Used Their First Dance Song And The Answers Will Make You SWOON

Grab your tissues and your wedding planning notes.

1003
I Asked 8 Brides Why They Used Their First Dance Song And The Answers Will Make You SWOON

In This Article:

I have described myself as a romantic as long as I can remember, and one of the things that come with that title is the love and fixation on all things weddings.

It's not just the fashion, the decor, or all the planning that make my Type-A personality go wild, what really makes me fall in love with weddings is how each couple incorporates their own characteristics and personal love story into one enchanting night. From little details on the centerpieces to the theme itself, the best way to determine if a wedding is a success is if a guest can look back and say "ugh, that night was so Ashley and Garret".

But my favorite individual touch a couple can put on their wedding is their choice in song for the couple's first dance as a married couple. So I asked 8 brides why they choice their first dance song and their responses will make you want to get married all over again.

1. "Come and Get your Love" by Redbone

From "Guardians of the Galaxy" because my boyfriend and I listened to this a lot when we first started dating and we're not the most traditional couple! - Ashley

2. "Here's To Us" by Halestorm

"It's one of the songs we really relate to as a couple. It's so real" - Hannah

3. "No One" by Alicia Keys

"Mainly because he disagreed with everything else I liked haha (I wanted Perfect by Ed Sheeran). He suggested Alicia Keys because he likes her voice/music and we both agreed on No One because I liked the lyrics and he liked that she's popular enough that we might randomly hear the song one day like at a restaurant or something and think of each other" - Christine

4. "Speechless" by Dan & Shay

"We choose it because it's such a sweet song and we felt like it was simple enough to dance to, especially since we both have two left feet. It made me tear up a bit when I first heard it." -Julia

5. "Good Morning Beautiful" by Steve Holy

"We went this route because he sings the words to me almost every morning to wake me up... after struggling for months to find a song we both love that suit us both i heard this on the radio driving one day and it just clicked! He loved it too and it means a lot to us!" - Tiffany

6. "Can't Help Falling In Love" - preformed by Elvis

"We hadn't even been together a year and he proposed. We both know the other is our person. We fit perfectly. There's a line in the song that says "wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you." It's very fitting I think. Plus my aunt passed away the day before he proposed and Elvis was her favorite so it's a fitting way to honor her" -Krystle

7. "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

"I work in the wedding industry and haven't ever heard it as a first dance song, I didn't want something like Perfect I've heard a million times. And my fiancé is extremely into Louis Armstrong and all the pioneers in making black culture seen in America. And he LOVES New Orleans where Louis is from." - Brandy

8. "You Make It Easy" by Jason Aldean

"It describes our relationship to a tee and we knew from the moment we heard it together that it was the song we wanted to dance to when we got married." - Brittany

Report this Content
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

27572
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

25731
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
Jenna Pizzi and her mom smiling by a waterfront with a historic ship in the background.
Jenna Pizzi

There is always a time in the semester when you have about three papers, four tests, five assignments and two projects due within the same time period. Isn't that just the best?

It's almost as if the professors all plot against you just to make college even more stressful than it already is. No matter how many people try to make you feel better, no one ever compares to your mom. Moms always know exactly what to say.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments