It’s also not as dated as some other songs from that time period, which means you can play it without anybody giving your the side eye. Luna by The Smashing PumpkinsĮverytime I hear this song I’m instantly transported back to high school and all those serious adolescent heartaches…which means it’s probably achingly perfect as a first dance song. In my opinion it’s one of the most romantic Smiths/Morrissey songs out there that doesn’t have “Fatty” in the title. The Smiths and Morrissey are huge in our household, which is why I’m surprised this song didn’t end up as our first dance song (the winner is below). There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths It’s slow and sweet and Cat Power is unique enough that your music nerd friends will love it and your parents will reminisce about the original version by Phil Phillips. I had my bridesmaids walk down the aisle to this song, though I think it could work equally as well for a first dance song.
Wonderwall by Ryan AdamsĬan we talk about how this version is even better than the original? And don’t get mad at me because Noel Gallagher said the same thing. If you’re not big into slow-dancing, this song has pretty much the perfect rhythm for just swaying back and forth…which is generally my go-to dance move when I’m not embarrassing myself trying to pretend like I can do more. California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco Every time this song comes on I sit and sulk that we can’t dance to it at home when we’re 95 and tell our great-great- grandkids about how this was our wedding song. However, this song really, really, makes me want to be one. I like Neil Young, but I’m not a die-hard fan. This 1968 song appeared on Morrison’s second album, Astral Weeks, and I could probably argue with you that it’s the most romantic song ever made. You’ll soon discover that there are two Van Morrison songs on this list (that also happen to be my two favorite. I think the result is gorgeous, and would work great as a unique first dance song that most people probably haven’t heard yet. It’s completely different from the album version, and features Nick Valensi playing keyboards with Julian Casablancas singing the lyrics softly. This version of the song was an early demo of “You Only Live Once” from the Strokes third album, First Impressions of Earth.
TIP: Once you’ve picked out your wedding song, check the other big items off your list with our Wedding Planning checklist. SEE MORE: 58 of the Best Wedding Songs EVER It’s just that these are the wedding songs that seem to constantly take up rotation on my playlist so I wanted to share. That’s not to say there aren’t any great underrated and unique wedding songs from the past couple years. A lot of these songs are from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s…and the most recent one is from way back in 2011. However, if you’re looking for a potential wedding song that is a little more under-the-radar, I’ve come up with a list of what I consider to be underrated songs that could be perfect for your first dance.īe warned, however, that this list does not include any recent Top 10, 20, or even 100 hits. If you love the music and lyrics (and who doesn’t) then you should absolutely consider it for your wedding song. It’s not her fault that she created one of the most amazingly beautiful wedding songs that was so romantic hundreds of thousands of brides chose it as their first dance song. And let me make this clear: just because it’s popular doesn’t me you SHOULDN’T use it as your wedding song. 20 Unique Wedding Songs That Aren’t Played to Death by Lindsay Goldenberg Jones Photo by Sam Hurd Photography
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