Wedding Tips | September 20, 2024

The Ultimate First Dance Song Guide for 2025

Choosing your first dance song is a huge decision! We dive into the top trends and timeless classics that work best for a lively dance floor opener.

Based on research from UK wedding planning sites and DJ services, here is the compiled list of the **top 20 most popular songs for first dances** at UK weddings in 2025. This aggregation draws from multiple sources, blending timeless classics with trending tracks that frequently appear in recent data (e.g., from over 3,000 couples surveyed in 2024). Selecting the perfect track sets the tone for your whole evening—let our list guide you to a memorable first dance!

Top 20 First Dance Songs for 2025

Rank Song Artist
1 Can't Help Falling in Love Elvis Presley
2 Perfect Ed Sheeran
3 Lover Taylor Swift
4 At Last Etta James
5 A Thousand Years Christina Perri
6 All of Me John Legend
7 Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran
8 Stand By Me Ben E. King
9 Baby I'm Yours Arctic Monkeys
10 Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli (or Andy Williams cover)
11 The One Kodaline
12 Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur
13 Make You Feel My Love Adele
14 Your Song Elton John
15 Let's Stay Together Al Green
16 Until I Found You Stephen Sanchez
17 Beautiful Things Benson Boone
18 Die With A Smile Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
19 Golden Hour JVKE
20 You Are the Reason Calum Scott

These rankings reflect popularity based on couple choices, DJ recommendations, and trending picks. Classics like Elvis and Etta James remain staples, while newer songs from artists like Taylor Swift and Benson Boone are rising in popularity for 2025 weddings. The key is to choose a song that is personal and meaningful to you both, ensuring your first dance is a magical moment!

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