Wedding First Dance Songs from the 2020s: Modern Melodies for Your Special Moment
The first dance is one of the most cherished moments of any wedding, and finding the perfect song is key to making it unforgettable. In the 2020s, we’ve seen a wave of romantic ballads, heartfelt lyrics, and soul-stirring melodies that are tailor-made for this magical moment. Whether you’re drawn to the soulful voice of John Legend, the tender harmonies of Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler, or the sweeping romance of Stephen Sanchez, this playlist of wedding first dance songs from the 2020s offers the perfect soundtrack for your big day.
Why Choose a Song from the 2020s for Your First Dance?
The 2020s have brought us fresh, modern love songs with deeply personal lyrics and melodies that pull at the heartstrings. These tracks feel authentic and contemporary, allowing couples to tell their unique love story through music that reflects the here and now.
Our Handpicked Wedding First Dance Playlist from the 2020s:
- Conversations in the Dark – John Legend
- Nobody But You (Duet with Gwen Stefani) – Acoustic – Blake Shelton; Gwen Stefani
- Anyone – Justin Bieber
- Forever After All – Luke Combs
- Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
- I GUESS I’M IN LOVE – Clinton Kane
- Black And White – Stripped – Niall Horan
- BUTTERFLIES – MAX; Ali Gatie
- this is how you fall in love – Jeremy Zucker; Chelsea Cutler
- If You Love Her – Forest Blakk
- The Joker And The Queen – Ed Sheeran
- Wild (feat. Gary Clark Jr.) – John Legend; Gary Clark Jr.
- 17 – Pink Sweat$
- I Do – Aloe Blacc
- sun and moon – anees
- Give Me Your Forever – Zack Tabudlo
- Angel Baby – Troye Sivan
- First Times – Ed Sheeran
- Lifetime – Justin Bieber
- Line By Line (feat. Maren Morris) – JP Saxe; Maren Morris
- Joy Of My Life – Chris Stapleton
- No Matter Where You Are – Wedding Version – Us The Duo
- Pointless – Lewis Capaldi
- You – Dan + Shay
- Growing Old With You – First Dance Version – Restless Road
(Explore the full playlist for more heartfelt hits!)
How to Choose the Perfect 2020s First Dance Song:
- Connect with the Lyrics: Look for a song that reflects your love story.
- Consider the Mood: Whether slow and intimate or upbeat and joyful, choose a vibe that suits your personalities.
- Rehearse Together: Spend time practicing your dance to feel confident on the big day.
- Make It Yours: Don’t be afraid to add a personal twist to your dance.
The Charm of Modern First Dance Songs:
These 2020s tracks aren’t just songs—they’re modern love letters wrapped in melodies. From acoustic serenades to sweeping ballads, they offer something fresh and romantic while still capturing timeless emotions.
Your first dance is a moment you’ll cherish forever, and a song from this decade could make it even more memorable. Whether it’s the heartfelt lyrics of Ed Sheeran or the tender harmonies of Forest Blakk, this playlist has something for every couple.
The Playlist
- John Legend – Conversations in the Dark
- Blake Shelton; Gwen Stefani – Nobody But You (Duet with Gwen Stefani) – Acoustic
- Justin Bieber – Anyone
- Luke Combs – Forever After All
- Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You
- Clinton Kane – I GUESS I’M IN LOVE
- Niall Horan – Black And White – Stripped
- MAX; Ali Gatie – BUTTERFLIES
- Jeremy Zucker; Chelsea Cutler – this is how you fall in love
- Forest Blakk – If You Love Her
- Ed Sheeran – The Joker And The Queen
- John Legend; Gary Clark Jr. – Wild (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
- Pink Sweat$ – 17
- Aloe Blacc – I Do
- anees – sun and moon
- Zack Tabudlo – Give Me Your Forever
- Troye Sivan – Angel Baby
- Ed Sheeran – First Times
- Justin Bieber – Lifetime
- JP Saxe; Maren Morris – Line By Line (feat. Maren Morris)
- Chris Stapleton – Joy Of My Life
- Us The Duo – No Matter Where You Are – Wedding Version
- Lewis Capaldi – Pointless
- Dan + Shay – You
- Restless Road – Growing Old With You – First Dance Version
- Chase Rice – Forever To Go
- Jason Aldean – Heaven
- Cody Fry – Photograph
- CAL – Dressed Up In White
- Jordan Davis – Detours
- NEEDTOBREATHE; Carrie Underwood – I Wanna Remember (feat. Carrie Underwood)
- Michal Leah – The Way I Love You
- Zack Tabudlo – As You Are
- Seaforth – Everything Falls for You
- Brent Morgan – You’ll Be in My Heart
- Logan Mize – Prettiest Girl in the World
- Wilder Woods – heavenly light (work tape)
- Taylor Acorn – First Date – Acoustic
- Calum Scott – Biblical
- Plamina – When I Need You – Acoustic
- John Adams – Songbird – Acoustic
- Paul Canning – What A Wonderful World – Acoustic
- Bailey Rushlow – Your Song – Acoustic
- NERIAH – Puppet On A String
- Willie Shaw – I Always Knew
- Sumbuck; Savannah Conley – Weekend
- Austin Cain; Franni Cash Cain – Extraordinary Love
- Kipp Rowley – Ashton Walker
- Paul Williams – An Old Fashioned Love Song
- Now United – True Love Ways
- Willie Hutch – Lucky to Be Loved by You
- Wayne Jacobs – We Say I Do
- Ryan Mack – Forever and Ever and Always
- Taylor Swift – Lover – First Dance Remix
- Sigala; Paloma Faith – Lullaby – Acoustic
- Ryan Mack – Forever and Ever and Always (The Softer Version)
- New West – Those Eyes
- JVKE – golden hour
