50 non-cheesy first dance songs that might be perfect for your wedding!

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Camera Hannah aka Hannah Millard is a wedding photographer and filmmaker from Derby, UK. She's not sure why she's writing this in the third person.

First of all let me say: there is nothing wrong with a bit of cheese. But… when you’re looking for ideas for music for your wedding it can feel like you’re just finding the same songs over and over again. There’s got to be more out there besides John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Bryan Adams, right? So I’ve compiled a bumper playlist of songs you maybe haven’t heard of or thought of that you can use at your wedding! It doesn’t have to be for a first dance either, these songs would be absolutely cracking to walk down the aisle to, have as your recessional music or any dang time you want because it’s your wedding! Maybe on this list you’ll find the song you’ll smash a piñata to, or have a dance-off with your nan to, or enter your reception via zip-line to.

Click here to view the playlist over on Spotify!

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 I Am A Wolf, You Are the Moon - Craig Wedren

May I Have This Dance - Francis and the Lights

Something Changed - Pulp

I’ll Be Yours - Those Dancing Days

Heroes - David Bowie

Into My Arms - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Buddy Holly - Weezer

Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell

Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon

Kiss Your Lips - Allo Darlin’

Us - Regina Spektor

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

On Husbands and Wives - Quiet Company

All We Need - VOWS

Rest of My Life - Holly Maher

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The Book of Love - The Magnetic Fields

I Know a Place - MUNA

In My Life - The Beatles

Stay You, Go Dancing - Death Cab for Cutie

You’re My Best Friend - Queen

You Are The Light - Jens Lekman

Songs of Love - The Divine Comedy

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

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This Must Be the Place - Talking Heads

With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley

I Belong in Your Arms - Chairlift

You! Me! Dancing! - Los Campesinos!

Let’s Get Out Of This Country - Camera Obscura

Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees

This Will Be Our Year - The Zombies

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Away We Go - Joshua Radin

How We Met (Cherry Pie) - Teencanteen

Milk and Honey - Margaret Lewis

Friday I’m In Love - The Cure

You You You You You - The 6ths

Simple Song - The Shins

Archie, Marry Me - Alvvays

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

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Fire in My Heart - Super Furry Animals

First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes

Baby I’m Yours - Arctic Monkeys

Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) -Frank Wilson

Absolute Beginners - David Bowie

The Magic Position - Patrick Wolf

I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash

Chateau Lobby #4- Father John Misty

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So, there we have it! I hope you find some inspiration here for the soundtrack to your day! If you’d like me to photograph and/or film your wedding I would love to hear from you! My style is super informal, fun and creative… so if you’re looking to spend hours posing with a forced smile on your face then I’m probably not the photographer for you. If you’re looking to have someone to capture your day, to be there for all the hugs and belly laughs and ridiculous dance moves… I might just be your girl. Get in touch over on my contact page and let’s talk!