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Broadway’s Best Wedding Songs: For Your First Dance

September 23, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the first dance at a wedding. That magical moment when all eyes are on the couple, swaying together in a song that feels like it was written just for them. And what better place to draw inspiration than Broadway, where love stories have been told for decades. From golden age classics to contemporary favorites, Broadway has given us a soundtrack of romance that’s perfect for the dance floor.

Classic Golden Age Romance

For couples who love tradition and timeless melodies.

1. “Some Enchanted Evening” (South Pacific)
Rodgers & Hammerstein at their most sweeping – a grand, cinematic ballad about love at first sight.

2. “’Til There Was You” (The Music Man)
Sweet and understated, with just enough charm to melt hearts.

3. “If I Loved You” (Carousel)
A lush duet, brimming with longing and romance.

4. “Sentimental Person” (Maybe Happy Ending)
Elegant, dramatic, and perfect for a graceful waltz.


Dramatic Showstoppers

Big voices, big orchestrations, and first dances that feel like opening night.

5. “All I Ask of You” (The Phantom of the Opera)
A Broadway power duet that soars with passion.

6. “Somewhere” (West Side Story)
Yearning and hopeful, with a grandeur that fills the room.

7. “What I Did for Love” (A Chorus Line)
Heartfelt and emotional, a declaration of commitment beyond the spotlight.


Modern Favorites

For couples who want Broadway’s newer ballads to define their love story.

8. “Falling Slowly” (Once)
Intimate and contemporary, with quiet emotion that builds beautifully.

9. “You Matter to Me” (Waitress)
Sara Bareilles’ tender duet – modern, personal, and full of warmth.

10. “I Choose You” (The Bridges of Madison County)
Jason Robert Brown’s soaring ballad of devotion feels tailor-made for weddings.


Sweet & Quirky Picks

11. “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” (Crazy for You)
A Gershwin gem that’s equal parts classy and charming – perfect for couples who want timeless elegance with a wink.

12. “Do You Love Me?” (Fiddler on the Roof)
Gentle, sweet, and slightly playful – a duet that captures the humor and tenderness of lasting love.

13. “You’re the Top” (Anything Goes)

Cole Porter’s witty wordplay brings sophistication with a dash of humor – an upbeat and charming choice.