These 2021 First Dance Songs Come From a Variety of Genres So You're Sure to Find One to Suit Your Style and Personality.
Your first dance song on your wedding day is romantic, personal, and unforgettable. So, of course, you need to find the perfect tune to mark the special occasion. But finding the right song to fill just three minutes of your entire wedding day is a tough task. We talked to our entertainment experts at The Kent Wedding Centre and got their top first dance picks for your 2021 wedding, in order to make it a little easier for you.
At the centre we have some amazing bands, singers and DJ’s who have all been working in the industry for many years now. From Sugar Promotions the dance-floor filling DJ, to Black Bird Entertainment a group of singers and bands that span the genres, to Jason Allen our expert crooner who loves everything swing. With all this talent on offer at the centre you need not look further for your wedding entertainment in Kent!
When it comes to first dance songs, whatever your musical taste, choose something that you and your partner will both love and cherish forever. Don’t just pick something out of the blue or go for something because its hot right now, this is a special moment so choose a first dance song that means something to you both.
To help you in your quest for the perfect love song and to hopefully inspire your choice, together we have collated our top 10 first dance songs for your 2021 wedding - earphones at the ready!
10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay feat. Justin Bieber
It is a little bit more upbeat than your typical first dance song but it is a fun song that people will be singing along with. Plus, it’s a relatively short song coming in under three minutes.
Beyond by Leon Bridges
R&B fans will love the smooth vocals and romantic lyrics on this track. This song is a tasteful choice for a first dance. The lyrics detail the excitement of discovering true love, and Bridges' musical style will please friends, parents and grandparents alike.
You Got Me Thinking by Joshua Radin
If you loved Ben Folds’ The Luckiest, you’ll adore this song. It’s gentle, beautiful and made for a slow, swaying first dance. You can just imagine it can’t you…!
Just You and I (Acoustic) by Tom Walker
The acoustic version of Tom Walker’s big hit is perfect for a first dance. It celebrates overcoming the little and big things in life with your partner, when all you need is “just you and I”…
Outnumbered by Dermot Kennedy
A heartbreakingly beautiful first dance song about fighting for the person you love: even if it feels the world is against you, you know you’ll be OK with that one person on your side. Our guys here love the chorus lyrics: “I see everything you can be/I see the beauty that you can’t see/On the nights you feel outnumbered/Baby, I’ll be out there somewhere.”
Conversations In The Dark by John Legend
John Legend is the king of first dance songs, and he’s pulled it out the bag with this 2020 hit. He sings, “And you say that you’re not worth it/And get hung up on your flaws/But in my eyes you are perfect/As you are/As you are.” We predict a new wedding classic for years to come!
The Bones by Maren Morris (with Hozier)
“The house don’t fall when the bones are good”, sings Maren Morris. It’s a great tribute to lasting love that works well for a couple who’ve married after a long time together, or perhaps a couple who’ve got married years after they’ve had kids and made their life together. This version with Hozier is perfect as a first dance song for a 2021 wedding.
Best Part by H.E.R. feat. Daniel Caesar
A song that’s a few years old, but is expected to be big as a 2021 first dance song. Though this song came out in 2017, it has slowly been climbing as a popular wedding song. We already know some couples who love this song and are planning it for their first dance in 2021.
Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
A survey conducted by The Black Tux of over 900 married couples revealed some of the most requested first dance songs in the industry. The study revealed that "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers was the most popular choice, so we had to include it! A real classic.
Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra
We had to finish on another oldie but a goodie. A personal fave of our singer Jason Allen, Frank Sinatra’s ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ evokes an undeniably romantic vibe. Its foxtrot melody is also ideal for couples hoping to wow guests with a choreographed dance routine.
We hope we have inspired your search for the perfect first dance song for your 2021 wedding and if you’re looking for the perfect band or DJ to play it for you, please check out the links below or visit our services page.
SUGAR PROMOTIONS / WEDDING DJ
BLACK BIRD ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC AGENCY OF BANDS & SINGERS
JASON ALLEN / WEDDING SINGER