Client Picks: The Best First Dance Songs of 2012

January 2, 2013
Last Updated: November 5, 2021 @ 3:09 pm

At the start of the new year, I like to look back at the year that was and review the songs that my couples selected for the six most common formalities of their wedding reception: The Grand Entrance, The First Dance, The Father/Bride Dance, The Mother/Groom Dance, Cake Cutting, and The Last Dance. While there are several wedding music guides available, I find the real pulse of the best First Dance songs for 2012 come from my clients: real Pacific Northwest couples planning and hosting real Pacific Northwest weddings. So, without further ado…

Here are the top First Dance Songs of 2012, as selected by my couples:

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Misty Edwards – “Glance”
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Elvis Presley – “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
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Darius Rucker – “History In The Making”
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Adele – “Make You Feel My Love”
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The Temper Trap – “Sweet Disposition”
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Michael Bublé – “Everything”
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Train – “Marry Me”
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Lady Antebellum – “Just A Kiss”
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Brad Paisley – “Then”
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Keb’ Mo’ – “Let Your Light Shine”
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Beyonce – “At Last”
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Celine Dion – “Because You Loved Me”
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Ray LaMontagne – “Hold You in My Arms”
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The Righteous Brothers – “Unchained Melody”
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Peter Gabriel – “The Book of Love”
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Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
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Michelle Featherstone – “We Are Man And Wife”
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Dave Matthews Band – “You & Me”
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Howie Day – “Collide”
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The Grass Roots – “Let’s Live For Today”
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Kenny G – “Everytime I Close My Eyes”
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Van Morrison – “Someone Like You”
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Tim McMorris – “Overwhelmed”
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Bruce Springsteen – “Thunder Road”
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James Morrison – “You Give Me Something”
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Looking for more great First Dance song suggestions? Visit my website, Wedding Music Playlists, for more First Dance song picks!

Previous Best First Dance Songs By Year:

Other 2012 Best Of Lists:

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