Wedding Dance Music Inspiration
Find the perfect song for your wedding first dance — we adapt the choreography to whatever music you choose
The right music makes your wedding dance memorable and personal. Choose a song that means something to you — we create the choreography and ensure the tempo and style fit perfectly, whether you choose a classic waltz, modern pop song, or a personal favorite.
Popular Songs for Wedding Dance
These songs are favorites among our couples and work well for dancing the wedding waltz. Not all songs are in 3/4 time, but it usually works anyway, we'll tell you in lessons how to make it work!
Slower tempo
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"A Thousand Years"
Christina Perri -
"All of Me"
John Legend -
"Perfect"
Ed Sheeran -
"Thinking Out Loud"
Ed Sheeran -
"Make You Feel My Love"
Adele -
"At Last"
Etta James
Faster tempo
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"Kiss from a Rose"
Seal -
"Annie's Song"
John Denver -
"Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica -
"That's Amore"
Dean Martin -
"Chim Chim Cher-ee"
Chacra Music -
"An der schönen blauen Donau"
Johann Strauss II
Swedish Favorites
These Swedish songs are popular choices for wedding dances:
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"Som en saga"
Shirley Clamp -
"Ta mig till havet"
Peter Lundblad -
"Av längtan till dig"
Åsa Jinder -
"Du är min man"
Helen Sjöholm -
"Gabriellas sång"
Helen Sjöholm -
"Du är allt"
Lena Philipsson -
"Genom eld och vatten"
Nordman
Wedding Dance Playlists
Here are our playlists for inspiration:
Slower Waltz Music
3/4 time songs in slower tempo:
Faster Waltz Music
3/4 time songs in faster tempo:
Wedding Dance Playlists
For additional inspiration:
More Wedding Music
Even more song suggestions:
Timeless Classics
These songs are always popular and work for most weddings:
- "Unchained Melody" – The Righteous Brothers
- "What a Wonderful World" – Louis Armstrong
- "Your Song" – Elton John
- "The Way You Look Tonight" – Frank Sinatra
- "Amazed" – Lonestar
- "From This Moment On" – Shania Twain
Tips for Choosing the Right Song
- Choose a song that means something to you – personal songs become extra special and emotional
- Consider the tempo – slower songs give more time to enjoy the moment, faster tempo brings energy
- We can adapt any song – even if it's not a classic waltz, we can create choreography
- Song length – most couples dance for 2-3 minutes, we'll help you choose the best part
Not Sure Which Song Fits You?
We discuss music selection at the first lesson and give personal recommendations based on your wishes.