Top 10 First Dance Songs for 2025 Weddings
Looking for first dance songs 2025? Discover the most romantic, fun, and unique picks — plus expert advice from Sugar Coat, South Wales’ wedding band.
10/26/20252 min read
Your first dance is one of the most memorable moments of your wedding day — the one where everything slows down, the lights dim, and the world disappears for just a few minutes. Whether you want a song that’s timeless, emotional, or a bit unexpected, we’ve rounded up the best first dance songs for 2025 weddings, based on what real couples are choosing (and what works beautifully live).
At Sugar Coat, we’ve performed hundreds of weddings across South Wales and beyond, and we’ve seen what makes that first dance magical — and what doesn’t. Here’s our list of favourites to inspire your big moment.
🎵 Our Top 10 First Dance Songs for 2025
“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
Beautiful, cinematic, and timeless. Ideal for couples who love emotional ballads.
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
Simple, powerful, and perfect for live performance — especially with harmonies.
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
A modern classic that never fails. It’s intimate, heartfelt, and made for slow dancing.
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
A modern classic that never fails. It’s intimate, heartfelt, and made for slow dancing.
🎵 Our Top 10 First Dance Songs for 2025
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
A modern classic that never fails. It’s intimate, heartfelt, and made for slow dancing.
“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
Beautiful, cinematic, and timeless. Ideal for couples who love emotional ballads.
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
Simple, powerful, and perfect for live performance - especially with harmonies.
“Simply the Best (Acoustic)” – Tina Turner / Noah Reid
Soulful and stripped back - a trend we’re seeing more couples choose.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley / Kina Grannis
Classic or modern acoustic - either way, it’s always beautiful.
“Better Half of Me” – Tom Walker
Perfect for couples who want something emotional but modern.
“Forever After All” – Luke Combs
A stunning country choice that works great for couples who love storytelling.
“All of Me” – John Legend
Still one of the most popular wedding songs for good reason - timeless.
“Lover” – Taylor Swift (First Dance Remix)
A rising 2025 trend — couples love the romantic feel with a fresh modern edge.
“You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + The Machine
Great for couples who want to blend sincerity with a touch of energy.
Based in Swansea, Sugar Coat provide live wedding and party entertainment across South Wales and South West England, including Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, and beyond.