The best songs to dance the waltz of the bride and groom

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Evelyn Carpenter

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After being declared married, the bride and groom's waltz will be one of the most exciting moments of the celebration.

How to present the waltz of the bride and groom? Although there is no protocol, most couples burst into the hall by surprise to open the banquet with this piece of music.

Discover these 31 songs ideal for the bridal waltz or for the first dance after saying "I do".

Classic waltzes

What waltz do the bride and groom dance? Although the most famous is "The Blue Danube", there are other orchestrated waltzes to explore. If you're planning a wedding with classic touches, a waltz is a good idea.

What is the order of the waltz at a wedding? If you're going to go for two dance floors, try to start with the most familiar one, which is the one the newlyweds will dance on first, and then others can join in, although some people start the waltz with a father-daughter dance and then the bride and groom dance.

  • 1. The Blue Danube - Johann Strauss
  • 2. Tales from the Vienna Woods - Johann Strauss
  • 3. Waltz of the Flowers - Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovskky
  • 4. Trennungs waltz - Joseph Lanner
  • 5. The Skaters' Waltz - Émile Waldteufel
  • 6. Jazz Suite No 2: VI Waltz 2 - Dmitri Shostakovich

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Sung waltzes

If you prefer a classic wedding waltz, but sung, we can also you will find songs in both Spanish and English .

How long should the bridal waltz last? While there are no rules, you can dance a full song, around 4 minutes, or combine two or three tracks and extend the moment a little longer.

  • 7. In a small town in Spain - Carlos Gardel
  • 8. Waltz for a bride - Alejandro Jaen
  • 9. Waltz Time - Chayanne
  • 10. Take this waltz - Leonard Cohen

Waltz of movies

Feel like the protagonist of your own movie by choosing a waltz from a soundtrack.

Who waltzes first at a wedding? While the newlyweds open the dance floor, a second piece is usually danced by the bride with her father, the groom with his mother, and the bride's mother with the groom's father.

And if they are not the same, sponsors and witnesses can join in the next round.

For the rest, can make an original bride and groom dance if they make a nod to the theme of the movie they are dancing to, perhaps with some props or special scenery.

  • 11. La valse de L'Amour - Patrick Doyle (Cinderella)
  • 12. Valse sur une berceuse anglaise - by Fernando Velázquez (The Scarlet Summit)
  • 13. Potter waltz - Patrick Doyle (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)
  • 14. La valse d' Amelie -Yann Tiersen (Amélie)

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Modern anglo songs

Another option is to choose a contemporary song for the bride and groom's dance at the wedding, either because the lyrics identify them or because of its captivating melody.

If you want to reach the clouds, check out these themes for modern waltz dances Romantic and emotional!

  • 15. Until I found you - Stephen Sanchez
  • 16. You are the reason - Calum Scott & Leona Lewis
  • 17. Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
  • 18. A thousand years - Christina Perri
  • 19. Never worn whie - Katy Perry
  • 20. Lover - Taylor Swift

Modern songs in Spanish

There are many love songs for weddings, although in Spanish they certainly take on a special meaning, and you can take certain fragments of the lyrics, either to capture in your minutes or in decorative signs.

How to choose the music for your wedding? Although the options are endless, what should come first, especially in the wedding dance, is that it is a song that you both love.

  • 21. Tell Me That Yes - Sin Bandera
  • 22. I Believe In You - Reik
  • 23. You came along - Jesse & Joy
  • 24. You changed my life - Rio Roma
  • 25. We Are Sweethearts - Andrea Bocelli & Christina Aguilera
  • 26. Until the end of me - Il Divo

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Dance songs for dancing

What are the best wedding waltz songs? Although ballads always appear as the first choice, nowadays more and more couples are daring to play upbeat songs.

Whether it's an urban rhythm song, a bachata or even a reggaeton, if you want songs to dance to, take note of these suggestions.

  • 27. Like You and Me - Chayanne
  • 28. Red Heels - Sebastián Yatra
  • 29. Hasta viejitos - Alejandro González & Carlos Vives
  • 30. Tonight - Mike Bahia & Greeicy
  • 31. Tutu - Camilo & Pedro Capó

Which comes first, the toast or the bride and groom's dance? While some people relax with the toast, others prefer to break the ice with the waltz. But whatever you decide, don't include it in the wedding program, so that the dance is a surprise at your wedding.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.