Tips for a first dance song
- Choose the “Tender & heartfelt” feeling and a slow tempo
- Tell us your story from the first meeting to the proposal
- Mention a promise you want to make out loud
- Order 1–2 weeks ahead to practice your dance
Give it to your DJ
Every package includes the MP3. With Standard and Express you get two versions and can pick the one with the better tempo for dancing.
What to tell us for a first dance song written for you
You don’t need to answer everything – two or three real details are enough. These questions help you find them:
- How did you meet, and when did you know?
- Which places, trips or rituals are yours?
- What do you promise each other?
- How long should the dance be – a short sway or a full choreography?
- Do you want a slow waltz feeling or a modern ballad?
- Should both names be sung?
- Female, male or duet vocal?
- Will a DJ or a band play it?
Example: a first dance song about the couple
An illustration of how a few details turn into lyrics – your song is written from your own story.
The details
- Met at a friend’s wedding, both bad at dancing
- Their thing is slow dancing in the living room
- Promise: “I’ll always save you the last dance”
Lines they could become
We met where the music was somebody else’s,
two left feet and a borrowed tune.
Now the living room’s our ballroom,
and the lamp light is our moon.
So hold me close and lead me wrong,
I’ll save you the last dance, all night long.
Styles and tempo for a first dance
- Pop, slow and gentle – the classic first dance – easy for any couple to sway to.
- Acoustic – intimate, for a small wedding or an outdoor reception.
- R&B – smooth and slow, if you want a modern feel.
- Country – for a barn or outdoor wedding and a slow two-step.
Not sure? Choose “Choose for me” in the questionnaire and we match the style to your story.
How it works
Answer a short questionnaire about them – about five minutes. We write the lyrics, produce your song (two versions with Standard and Express) and a person checks it before delivery. See every step on How it works.
Questions about custom first dance songs
How long is the song?
Usually 2–4 minutes – a comfortable length for a first dance.
Can we hear it before the wedding?
Yes – you get the song by email within 6 to 24 hours, depending on the package, and can listen as often as you like.
Which tempo works for a first dance?
Slow to medium. Choose the “Tender & heartfelt” feeling and a slow tempo in the questionnaire – most couples dance comfortably to it with no lessons.
Can our DJ or band use it?
Yes. Every package includes the MP3 for the DJ. A live band can learn the song from the recording and the lyrics on the song page.
Can we use our first dance song in the wedding video?
Yes. Personal use like your wedding video, slideshow and your own social media is included. For anything commercial, please contact us first.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Related song gifts
- Custom Wedding Song – Every couple has a story nobody else has – a song should tell it.
- Personalized Song for Your Marriage Proposal – Let the song tell your story – how you met, the moment you knew – and play it right before you ask the question.
- Personalized Love Song With Your Names – Not a song that reminds you of each other – a song that is about the two of you: how you met, your places, the little things nobody else knows.
- Personalized Anniversary Song – Years together leave a trail of small moments: the first date, the apartment with the broken heater, the song you danced to in the kitchen.