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Nardin
Savvy September 2015

God-centered First Dance Song?

Nardin, on April 17, 2015 at 1:48 PM Posted in Planning 0 28

Hello!!

I've been searching for a first dance song that talks about God's love for us and our love for each other and emphasizes the promise we've made for life. It may be a lot to ask for in a song, but I'm sure it is out there somewhere!

I've narrowed it down to:

This Day by Jadon Lavik

The Marriage Prayer by John Waller

I'm looking more for a fusion of these two songs, with a hint of the passion and heart twang of Ellie Goulding's "How Long Will I Love You"

I like Steven Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here" but I grew up listening to that song, so it's kind of out as a first dance song, though it is really nice and I love the meaning!

Anyone have suggestions? Smiley winking

28 Comments

Latest activity by Pam, on August 4, 2016 at 1:33 PM
  • AthenaKay
    Master June 2015
    AthenaKay ·
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    Day One by Matthew West is good... but may be too upbeat

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  • Kate
    Master May 2012
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    Not sure if it fits your criteria, but we danced to "When God Made You" and it was perfect for us.

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  • AG13
    VIP April 2016
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    When I say I do by Matthew West? I am dancing to First Dance by Corey Smith it has a verse about God but that is about it.

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  • Monica
    Super April 2015
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    Steffany Gretzinger has some pretty ones.

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  • LadyMonk
    Master September 2014
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    I would try Rebecca St. James, she's a Christian artist with some good music. The only song I have is "Wait for Me" and I really like it (not necessarily for your first dance though). It has a bit of twang, too Smiley smile

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  • Nardin
    Savvy September 2015
    Nardin ·
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    When God Made You is a great one! So is When I Say I Do...I've heard both. I haven't heard the other ones though, I will have to check them out! Thank you Smiley smile

    Any other suggestions? I've been putting together a playlist and listening to them on my way to and from work Smiley winking

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  • Kimberly
    VIP August 2016
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    I know that Blake Shelton made the secular version of "God Gave me You" but there is a more God-centric version out there, I can't tell you who it's by. But I think it's a pretty song, maybe not appropriate for every couple though.

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  • Katy
    Master September 2015
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    God Only Knows - Beach Boys, isn't that everyone's favorite God love song??

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  • Finally mrs.jkr
    Master June 2025
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    There's a lot of country about God that has twang Smiley winking I personally think of "bless the broken rode"... Also on the subject of God centric song, it would not be a good first dance song, but right now I'm obsessed with "broken together" by casting crowns

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  • Lori
    Master June 2015
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    The only one I can think of is Eric Church's She Loves Me Like Jesus Does. It's a beautiful song but I don't know for a first dance.

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  • Mary
    Devoted December 2014
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    Hundred more years by francessca batestelli.

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  • BringOnMay!
    Super May 2015
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    We're doing Blake Shelton- God gave me you.

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  • Nardin
    Savvy September 2015
    Nardin ·
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    These suggestions are great! I knew it would be smart to ask here Smiley smile thank you!

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  • Nardin
    Savvy September 2015
    Nardin ·
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    And I think the other version of God Gave Me You is by Dave Barnes....I'm incorporating that in the wedding somehow for sure Smiley smile

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  • Nicole
    Master July 2015
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    Ours is "Heart of the World" by Lady Antebellum. The song has a lot of religious themes such as forgiveness, faith, and redemption. And the bridge talks about heaven being "the home of our God."

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  • Nicole
    Master July 2015
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    Your engagement pic is so cute by the way. Reminds me of San Luis Obispo, CA.

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  • Nardin
    Savvy September 2015
    Nardin ·
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    I'll check that out too! I'm really liking these suggestions. Smiley smile Thank you and definitely comment if you have others!

    And thanks! Smiley smile It's actually taken off of a hiking trail in San Diego, CA! I like yours too! I love nature backgrounds.

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  • Nicole
    Master July 2015
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    So I was right about the California coast! Thanks. Mine's from San Luis Obispo on a hiking trail. Smiley smile

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  • Nardin
    Savvy September 2015
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    Nice!

    Btw listened to your Lady Antebellum song, it's beautiful! Good choice Smiley smile

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  • Maria
    Dedicated June 2015
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    Hi Nardin! Our entire ceremony is made up of Kari Jobe songs. You may like "My Beloved" and "What Love is This"...we are using these for the processional and foot washing ceremony, respectively. For our first dance we're using 'our' song... "Come to Me" by Goo Goo Dolls. That song is SO us! Smiley smile

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