Modern Waltz Wedding Songs To Dance On Your Big Day
What is the Waltz? The Waltz is a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
The waltz is primarily danced in the closed position. It is believed to have started in the 16th century.
Waltz wedding songs are incorporated into many of today’s weddings.
A typical song is about 3-4 minutes in length. Therefore, plan for a minimum of 12 hours of practice to perfect your dance. If you choose to make your first dance a waltz, contact your local dance studio and they will help with a choreographed routine.
If you are the bride and groom dancing the waltz for your first dance, be sure to practice with the bride wearing her wedding dress (even if it is in private without the groom). This way you can test the length of the dress and the weight so all the turns can be performed as expected.
If you would like to see a waltz danced, view past shows of Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Some of the songs listed below were danced to on past episodes. For your convenience, we also listed the music genre and release date of each song.
If you select your wedding reception’s first dance like a waltz, it is also commonly known as the Bridal Waltz.
Please keep song tempo in mind when selecting your song. Listen to the song and picture your steps to the beat of the music. A slower tempo is recommended for those not too sure on your dance feet.
Modern Waltz Wedding Songs List
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Tennessee Waltz – Watkins Family Hour
2022, Vol. II
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darling on the night they were playing
Danced All Night Long – William Beckmann
2022, Danced All Night Long
So we danced
We danced all night long
We romanced song after song
Montana Waltz – Corb Lund
2022, Songs My Friends Wrote
Country
Well she knew the deep snow
Would soon bring him down
She’s long gone with her cowboy
All for the love of a cowboy
Glory of True Love – Wade Bowen
2021, Glory of True Love
Folk
Touch the moon and stars above
But old faithful’s just a fountain
Compared to the glory of true love
I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You – Bob Dylan
2020, Rough and Rowdy Ways
Folk
No one ever told me, it’s just something I knew
I’ve made up my mind to give myself to you
Waltz in the Dark – Matt Nakoa
2019, Casting Shadows
Pop
And I want you so
But let’s take it slow
‘Cause there’s nothing I’d rather do
Than waltz in the dark with you
Rockin’ Years – Porter Union
2018, Rockin’ Years
Country
And if you’ll hold me tight when you love me
That’s all I’ll ask of you
And I’ll stand by you through our rockin’ years
Heart Like A Wheel – Eric Church
2018, Desperate Man
Country
I got a heart like a wheel, baby, let’s go
Get in this heart like a wheel and baby, let’s roll
Moon River – Frank Ocean
2018, Moon River
R&B
Moon river wider than a mile
Crossin’ in style someday
My dream maker
Heartbreaker
Wherever you’re going I’m going the same
You Are The Reason – Calum Scott
2017, Only Human
Pop
I’d climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
2017, Divide
Pop
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
2016, Obsessed
Country
And we’ll build this love from the ground up
For worse or for better
And I will be all you need
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
2013, Halcyon Days
Pop
How long will I give to you
As long as I live through you
However long you say
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
2012, Love Is a Four Letter Word
Pop
I won’t give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I’m giving you all my love
I’m still looking up
The Only Exception – Paramore
2010, Brand New Eyes
Indie
And that was the day that I promised
I’d never sing of love if it does not exist
But, darling
You are the only exception
You and Me – Lifehouse
2005, Lifehouse
Rock
And it’s you and me and all of the people
And I don’t know why I can’t keep my eyes off of you
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
2001, Come Away with Me
Jazz
Come away with me and we’ll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I’ll never stop loving you
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
1998, Dizzy Up the Girl
Rock
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
1997, Misguided Roses
Rock
I’ll be your cryin’ shoulder
I’ll be love suicide
I’ll be better when I’m older
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life
Kiss From A Rose – Seal
1994, Seal
R&B
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels
Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
1993, So Tonight That I Might See
Alternative/Indie
You put your hands into your head
And then its smiles cover your heart
Fade into you
Other Slow Waltz Songs To Check Out
- “Skyfall” by Adele
- “Lasso the Moon” by Art Garfunkel
- “If I Were a Painting” by Kenny Rogers
- “Rainbow Connection” by Karen Carpenter
- “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Klaus Hallen
- “A Daisy in December” by Mick McCauley
- “Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones
- “Apologize” by Orchestra Alec Medina
- “How Long Will I Love You” by Orchestra Alec Medina
- “Something in Red” by Tara Hutton
- “You Light Up My Life” by Westlife
Do you have a favorite waltz song, not on our list? Please share it below so that we can add it!
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So while these songs are nice, most are not actually waltzes. Waltzes have timing in sets of 3. Always. Often theses are in 4/4 times. Just an fyi……..
Hi April. Thanks for the feedback. Do you have a few favorite Waltz songs released in the past 10 years we could add to our list?
I was looking up Waltz songs, and came across your site.
You need to look carefully at some of these songs, as they’re NOT all waltzes. A Waltz is strictly in 3/4 tempo, which some of them indeed are, but others are 12/8 or 4/4 so definitely not suitable as a waltz!!!
Just thought I’d let you know, so you can research further!!!
Thanks Rick. I will review the list again. Do you have any favorites you would add?