Bridal couples can select classic love songs like Etta James’ At Last for their first dance as a married couple. However, not everyone is usually aware of great current songs that can be played as first dance songs. Even we don’t like to list EVERY song in our list of first dance songs.

modern first dance songs

Below we list 21 modern first dance songs. Fast tempo does not stop a song from being on our list. A love song is a love song no matter speed of the beat.

Modern First Dance Songs

21. Faithfully – Glee Cast
Released in 2010

20. You & Me – Dave Matthews Band
Released in 2009

19. I Do – Colbie Caillat
Released in 2011

18. 1, 2, 3, 4 – Plain White T’s
Released in 2008

17. Only You Can Love Me This Way – Keith Urban
Released in 2009

16. Marry You – Bruno Mars
Released in 2011

15. Lovesong – Adele
Released in 2011

14. Come On Get Higher – Matt Nathanson
Released in 2008

13. You and Me – Lifehouse
Released in 2005

12. The Only Exception – Paramore
Released in 2009

11. Smile – Uncle Kracker
Released in 2009

10. Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not – Thompson Square
Released in 2010

9. The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Released in 2007

8. Better Together – Jack Johnson
Released in 2005

7. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Released in 2008

6. You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
Released in 2008

5. Everything – Michael Buble
Released in 2007

4. No One – Alicia Keys
Released in 2007

3. Our Song – Taylor Swift
Released in 2007

2. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Released in 2010

1. Marry Me – Train
Released in 2009

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Matthew Campbell

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Matt loves listening to any music style he can understand the words. He lives in the wedding capital of the world, Las Vegas, with his wife Sharon. Matt's other likes include craft beer, baseball, and traveling.