The most romantic slow-dance songs to play at your wedding (2024)

The INSIDER Summary:

• Having some trouble picking the perfect song for your first dance? This list will help you out.
• Trusty classics include "At Last" by Etta James, "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley, and "So In Love" by Ella Fitzgerald.
• The more modern picks include "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele, "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones, and "That's How Strong My Love Is" by Alicia Keys.

Slow-dance songs, for the singles at your wedding, can be pure torture. But you know what? They can suck it up and hit the bar during these romantic tunes. After all, weddings are about celebrating love and commitment — and everyone who’s coupled up appreciates the opportunity to lean in a little closer and sway cheek-to-cheek. Enjoy a few of our favorite romantic slow songs in the playlist below and add your favorites to your big-day playlist.

The most romantic wedding slow-dance songs:

1. At Last - Etta James

2. Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers

3. When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole

4. Come Away With Me - Norah Jones

5. Endless Love - Lionel Richie

6. Make You Feel My Love - Adele

7. Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles

8. That's How Strong My Love Is - Alicia Keys

9. The Man I Love - Billie Holiday

10. Thank God I Found You - Mariah Carey

11. So In Love - Ella Fitzgerald

12. P.S. I Love You - Billie Holiday

13. God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton

14. (They Long to Be) Close to You - The Carpenters

15. Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's

16. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith

17. This Year's Love - David Gray

18. Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

19. Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley