Wedding Songs for First Dance
– Based in Norfolk, Virginia –
If you are totally lost on what song to use for your first dance, I’ve pulled together a list of amazing song suggestions; all being very romantic but not overplayed. With so many amazing songs out there to choose from, deciding on a first dance song that you both like and that is true to your relationship can be a struggle.
HERE’S 3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELVES WHILE ON THE HUNT FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE WEDDING SONG:
What song genre do you enjoy the most?
Can you relate to the lyrics? Do you want lyrics or instrumental?
Would you be able to dance to it organically? (Try it out!)
Hey, I’m Karlie! A Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer based in Norfolk, Virginia – and originally from Kent Island, MD. I travel all around the East Coast for weddings, and would love to travel to you! Are you getting married in Virginia, Maryland, or any other surrounding east coast states and in search of a photographer? You found the right place! Each of my wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session! Reach out to me here!
Photos by: Karlie Whitt Photography

“Before You” – Benson Boone
My Favorite Line: “Darling if you don’t mind, I’ll take your hand tonight. We could just slow down time, Let me adore you.”
“All Your’n” – Tyler Childers
My Favorite Line: “So I’ll love you ’til my lungs give out, I ain’t lyin’. I’m all your’n and you’re all mine.”


“Joy of My Life” – Chris Stapleton
My Favorite Line: “She takes me by the hand, I am the luckiest man alive. Did I tell you baby, you are the joy of my life.”
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson
My Favorite Line: “And I’m gonna love you… So good that it almost hurts, Steady and true as a Bible verse, My heart skips just thinkin’ of you.”

“Simply The Best” – Billianne OR Noah Reid (from Schitt’s Creek)
My Favorite Line: “Give me a lifetime of promises and a world of dreams…. You’re simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone, anyone I ever met.”
“Until I Found You” – Stephen Sanchez
My Favorite Line: “I would never fall in love again until I found her… I was lost within the darkness, but then, I found her… I found you.”


“You Are The Reason” – Calum Scott
My Favorite Line: “I’d climb every mountain, and swim every ocean…. Oh, ’cause I need you to see, That you are the reason.”
“Video Games” – Lana Del Rey
My Favorite Line: “It’s you, it’s you, it’s all for you… Everything I do… I tell you all the time, Heaven is a place on Earth with you.”

“Better Together” – Jack Johnson
My Favorite Line: “It’s always better when we’re together, Yeah we’ll look at the stars when we’re together.”
“You Are In Love” – Taylor Swift
My Favorite Line: “Pauses, then says, ‘You’re my best friend.’ and you knew what it was, he is in love…. You can see it with the lights out… Your are in love.. True Love!”


“Over and Over Again” – Nathan Sykes & Ariana Grande
My Favorite Line: “And I won’t leave you, Always be true… One plus one, two for life, Over and over again.”
“Wondering Why” – The Red Clay Strays
My Favorite Line: “But when I close my eyes late at night.. You can bet I thank my maker… She keeps on loving me, Loves me the way I am. She’s not just along for the ride, She’s my biggest fan…”

Instrumental Songs:
“Clair de Lune” – Clair de Lune
“Turning Page” – Sleeping at Last
“Married Life” (From “Up”) – Sergy el Som
“Yellow” – Coldplay
“Lover” – Taylor Swift

There you have it! First Dance Wedding Songs; That Aren’t Overplayed!
Hey, I’m Karlie! A Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer based in Norfolk, Virginia – and originally from Kent Island, MD. I travel all around the East Coast for weddings, and would love to travel to you! Are you getting married in Virginia, Maryland, or any other surrounding states and in search of a photographer? You found the right place!
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All Photos by: Karlie Whitt Photography