First Dance Song - What is more important?

The first dance only has to be meaningful to you. Whatever song you choose, some people will like it and others won't. But it really doesn't matter when it comes you the first dance. Go with what you and your FH like.

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Agree with Mrs. S. Choose the song that is meaningful to the two of you. If your guests don't like it, it's just one song they have to sit through. Not a big deal! What matters is that you and FH love it.

^^^agree with them =) To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell you what song played at any first dance I have ever witnessed, I was never "miserable" because the song obviously meant something to those couples and that's really all that mattered.

I would use the dolly song if that's what you want!!! We are dancing to "my best friend" and even though it has been used at a lot of weddings lately we are still using it because it makes us tear up and fits us to a T! My father wanted us to dance to "cowboys and angels" but I didn't listen because that song is not us!! This is about you two. I'm the same way though, I want everyone to be happy and focus on us so I can see where you may be in a hard place. Go with where your heart is! You may regret it later if you don't!

We also used a song that most people probably wouldn't have chosen, but that we felt explained us as a couple... It didn't matter so much to me about what the guests thought (although I can't imagine being at a wedding and watching the first dance and being irritated by the song they chose).

When I mentioned to one friend which song we were using, her reply was something like, "Really? Are you serious??".... LOL, to which I simply replied, "Yep, totally!!"

We used the song, Love Your Love The Most by Eric Church.... it was light and cute, but very much about us

Use a song that you and FH love....

Do a song that represents the two of you! I say do Dolly if you want!

Definitely go with what means the most to you! This will be "your" song forever!

@Sam L... Why in the world would people turn their noses up to that song?? It's a very appropriate 'couples' song! Nice choice

I imagine we will get this reaction too, since we are dancing to an Aerosmith song, but its a love song and most of my circle seems to like it, so the ones who dont can just deal with it until the dance is over. its three minutes, they can go to the bathroom if they dont want to hear it. Use the Dolly song if its that special to you.

Definitely go with a song that fits you. I have never been miserable sitting through any first dance song because it means something to the couple

Agreed & I'm with TiedAKnot. I can't name one first dance song, except my sister's. Like the wedding, it's about the two of you!

Absolutely do what means the most to you and FH!!!!

It is important that it means something to you. Who cares if your guests are not a fan, it's not their wedding or their first dance. I say go with the original idea.

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OK - I hate to be this way, or burst anyone else's bubble, but the majority of your guests are going to be wondering when the song will be over no matter what you pick. I'm sorry, but not many people outside of the couple, the parents of the couple and maybe grandma, care about watching the first dance. Even when FBIL&SIL got married, FH went outside to smoke during their dance, and he was the best man.

This is your first dance with your husband - and you won't notice anyone else in the room anyway - pick what you and your FH want. You bought them food and drinks for 4 hours - your guests can wait it out 3 minutes for you to enjoy a dance with your hubby.

I would go with what has meaning for you. if they are miserable for a few minutes but your happy it is worth it.our first dance song is in japense so no one will be able to understand it.

The first dance should be YOUR song. All the rest of the dance music that evening is for your guests.

DH & I are not country music fans, but when we were dating there was a cross-over song that we really liked. We had a friend sing it -- minus the country "twang."

I agree with evetyone. I cant remember any first dance song, but I do remember thinking "ugh, that's so generic. " pick something that is meaningful to you guys!

Thanks so much for all of your comments! I will definitely be going with the Dolly song

I agree with everyone ^^ up there. Stick with a song that means something to you- we're dancing to "our song" -- Barb S. and Bryan Adams singing "I've finally found someone" On our first weekend get away together he played the song for me in the hotel room and I cried then - everytime we practice dancing to it I cry now so I can only imagine tears on the day of as well LOL

I agree with everyone too. Your first dance should really be a song that represents you and FH or something that reminds of you a moment shared or anything else involving you and FH, not your guests. I love watching the couple dance for the first time regardless of the song. Ours is "In My Life" by the Beatles. It was playing on the radio after the big "What are we" discussion. FH reached across the car to hold my hand. Will NEVER forget that moment.

Do what is special for you guys!

I have to say that most guest are only into the first dance for about 30 seconds anyway. I think your song should be the one that you and FH like the best. Nobody had ever even heard of our song, but we love it! When you hear it on the radio, or play it on your anniversary you want to get that smile on your face knowing that song it about you! Good luck with your choices!