we can't seem to pick a first dance song...

And only 10 days left!!!

Nothing seems like the 'right' song.

His 2 choices were 'Amazed' by Lonestar (which I just don't like) and 'Always' by BonJovi (which disturbs me because my senior prom song was a Bon Jovi song, and I just can't get into it)

I haven't found anything I really like, except 'All I Want Is You' by U2, which HE doesn't like

We are using 'Thank You For Loving Me' by Bon Jovi. I happen to be a big fan. I can see why you wouldn't want Always. I wouldn't use it either. If you listen to the words, it is more about breaking up and making mistakes then being together.

Another beautiful song is 'True Companion' by Marc Cohn. I would have used it myself but, that is my cousin's song. Good luck picking a song!!

True Companion

Baby I've been searching like everybody else
Can't say nothing different about myself
Sometimes I'm an angel and sometimes I'm cruel
But when it comes to love I'm just another fool

Yes I've climbed a mountain
I'm gonna swim the sea
There ain't no act of God, girl
Could keep you safe from me
My arms are reaching out,
out across this canyon

I'm asking you to be my true companion
True companion
True companion

So don't you dare and try to walk away
I've got my heart set on our wedding day
I've got this vision of a girl in white
Made my descision that its you alright
When I take your hand, I watch my heart set sail
I'll take my trembling fingers, and I'll lift up your veil
Then I'll take you home and with wild abandon
Make love to you just like a true companion
You are my true companion
I got a true companion
Whoa true companion

When the years have done irreparable harm
I can see us walking slowly arm in arm,
Just like that couple on the corner do
Cause girl I will always be in love with you
When I look in your eyes, I still see that spark
Until the shadows fall, until the room grows dark

Then when I leave this earth I'll be with the angels standing
I'll be out there watiing for my true companion
Just for my true companion
True companion
True companion

You mentioned 'Amazed' by Lone Star which is slightly country-ish, so how about 'Loving Every Minute' by Mark Wills?



I was never really breathing
My heart was never really beating
'Till you held me in your arms
And every love that didn't last
Every second of my past
Simply disappeared into the dark

And with that first kiss
I felt my life beginning
And the clock just froze
And the world stopped spinning
Now the magic of that moment
Is never ending
You make time stand still
..... And I'm loving every minute

It's a need that never changes
A passion that is ageless
It consumes me like it did when it was new
You have lead me to a place
Where everyday's the same
And I'm always falling more in love with you

And with that first kiss
I felt my life beginning
And the clock just froze
And the world stopped spinning
Now the magic of that moment
Is never ending
You make time stand still
..... And I'm loving every minute

And with that first kiss
I felt my life beginning
And the clock just froze
And the world stopped spinning
Now the magic of that moment
Is never ending
You make time stand still
..... And I'm loving every minute

Oh, and I'm loving every minute
Oh, loving you baby

We used Bryan Adams, I'll always be right there

Bryan Adams I'll Always Be Right There lyrics

I swear to you - I will always be there for you -
There's nothin' I won't do
I promise you - all my life I will live for you - we
Will make it through
Forever - we will be
Together - you and me
Oh n' when I hold ya - nothin' can compare
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be - right
There
I believe in us - nothin' else could ever mean so much
You're the one I trust our time has come - we're not two
People
Now - we are one - ya you're second to none
Forever - we will be
Together - a family
The more I get to know ya - nothin' can compare
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be - right
There

Forever - we will be
Together - just you and me
The more I get to know ya - the more I really care
With all of my heart - ya know I'll always be...
Ya know I really love ya - ya nothin' can compare
For all of my life - ya know I'll always be - right
There

Im thinking of this one:
Calico Skies
Paul McCartney
It was written that I would love you
From the moment I opened my eyes
And the morning when I first saw you
Gave me life under calico skies
I will hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life

Always looking for ways to love you
Never failing to fight at your side
While the angels of love protect us
From the innermost secrets we hide
I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life

Long live all us crazy soldiers
Who were born under calico skies
May we never be called to handle
All the weapons of war we despise
I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life
I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll love you for the rest of my...
For the rest of my life

I love my song (although not so popular as it was done in the late 80's). It's called 'I Never Thought That I Could Love' by Dan Hill.

Can I touch you?
I can't believe that you are real,
How did i ever find you.
You are the dream that saved my life,
you are the reason I survived

Baby... I never thought that I could love someone as much as I love you
I know its crazy, but it's true.
I never thougth that I could need someone as much as I need you
I love you

Can I hold you?
Girl your smile lights up the sky
You are too beautiful for the human eye
You are the dream that never dies
You are the fire that burns inside

Baby..I never thought that I could love someone as much as I love you
I know it's crazy, but it's true
I never tought that I could need someone as much as I need you
I love you

You are the sunshine in the sky
You are the sparkle in my eyes
I nver thought that I could love someone as much as I love you
I know it's crazy, but it's true
You know, it's true
I never thought that I could need someone as much as I need you
I love you!!

If you want to be really different, friends of mine used 'Nothing Else Matters' by Metallica for their song. It's not your typical wedding song, but it's fitting nonetheless.

I pulled these off The Knot for you...

50 CLASSIC FIRST DANCE SONGS

1. 'A Whole New World' (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle)
2. 'As Time Goes By' (from Casablanca)
3. 'At Last' (Etta James)
4. 'Because You Loved Me' (Celine Dion)
5. 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' (Elton John)
6. 'Can't Help Falling In Love' (Elvis Presley)
7. 'Chances Are' (Johnny Mathis)
8. 'Close To You' (The Carpenters)
9. 'Could I Have This Dance?' (Anne Murray)
10. 'Dream A Little Dream' (Mamas & the Papas)
11. 'Embraceable You' (Nat King Cole)
12. 'Endless Love' (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie)
13. 'Fascination' (Jane Morgan)
14. 'Fever' (Peggy Lee)
15. 'Forever and Ever, Amen' (Randy Travis)
16. 'Forever' (Kenny Loggins)
17. 'From This Moment' (Shania Twain & Brian White)
18. 'Grow Old With Me' (Mary Chapin Carpenter)
19. 'Here And Now' (Luther Vandross)
20. 'I Finally Found Someone' (Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams)
21. 'I Only Have Eyes For You' (The Flamingos)
22. 'I Will' (The Beatles)
23. 'If I Loved You' (from Carousel)
24. 'In My Life' (The Beatles)
25. 'It Had To Be You' (Harry Connick, Jr.)
26. 'Lady In Red' (Chris DeBurgh)
27. 'Love Theme To Romeo & Juliet' (from Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet)
28. 'Marry Me' (Neil Diamond & Buffy Lawson)
29. 'One Moment In Time' (Whitney Houston)
30. 'Our Love Is Here To Stay' (Billie Holiday)
31. 'So This Is Love' (James Ingram)
32. 'Some Enchanted Evening' (from South Pacific)
33. 'Something' (The Beatles)
34. 'Somewhere' (from West Side Story)
35. 'The Best Is Yet To Come' (Frank Sinatra)
36. 'The Rose' (Bette Midler)
37. 'Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You' (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson)
38. 'True' (Spandau Ballet)
39. 'Unforgettable' (Nat King Cole)
40. 'Up Where We Belong' (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warrens)
41. 'Wedding Song (There Is Love)' (Captain & Tennille)
42. 'Wedding Song (There is Love)' (Petula Clark)
43. 'We've Got Tonight' (Bob Seger)
44. 'We've Only Just Begun' (The Carpenters)
45. 'When I Fall In Love' (Nat King Cole)
46. 'Will You Marry Me?' (Vonda Shepard)
47. 'Woman' (John Lennon)
48. 'Wonderful World' (Louis Armstrong)
49. 'You Are So Beautiful' (Joe Cocker)
50. 'Your Song' (Elton John)

56 ROMANTIC FIRST DANCE SONGS

1. 'A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes' (from Disney's Cinderella)
2. 'A Groovy Kind Of Love' (The Mindbenders)
3. 'After All' (Peter Cetera & Cher)
4. 'Always' (Atlantic Star)
5. 'Always' (Erasure)
6. 'At The Beginning' (Richard Marx & Donna Lewis)
7. 'Beautiful In My Eyes' (Joshua Kadison)
8. 'Beautiful' (Gordon Lightfoot)
9. 'Crazy For You' (Madonna)
10. 'Don't Know Much' (Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville)
11. 'Dreaming Of You' (Selena)
12. 'Eternal Flame' (The Bangles)
13. 'Every Breath You Take' (The Police)
14. 'Everything I Do' (Bryan Adams)
15. 'Falling Into You' (Celine Dion)
16. 'Friends' (Elton John)
17. 'Glory Of Love' (Peter Cetera)
18. 'Heaven' (Bryan Adams)
19. 'Here We Are' (Gloria Estefan)
20. 'Hero' (Mariah Carey)
21. 'Hold Me' (Whitney Houston & Teddy Pendergrass)
22. 'I Swear' (John Michael Montgomery)
23. 'If I Never Knew You' (Shanice Wilson & John Secada)
24. 'If' (Bread)
25. 'In The Still of the Night' (The Five Satins)
26. 'Just The Way You Are' (Billy Joel)
27. 'Kiss From A Rose' (Seal)
28. 'Let It Be Me' (Everly Brothers)
29. 'Longer' (Dan Fogelberg)
30. 'Lost In Love' (New Edition)
31. 'Love Me Tomorrow' (Chicago)
32. 'Masterpiece' (Atlantic Star)
33. 'More Than Words Can Say' (Alias)
34. 'Never My Love' (The Association)
35. 'Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You' (Glenn Medeiros)
36. 'Now And Forever' (Richard Marx)
37. 'Oh, How The Years Go By' (Vanessa Williams)
38. 'On The Wings Of Love' (Jeffrey Osborne)
39. 'Perhaps Love' (Placido Domingo & John Denver)
40. 'She's Got A Way' (Billy Joel)
41. 'So In Love With You' (UNV)
42. 'So In Love' (k.d. lang)
43. 'Songbird' (Fleetwood Mac)
44. 'Take My Breath Away' (Berlin)
45. 'The One' (Elton John)
46. 'Tonight And Forever' (Carly Simon)
47. 'True Love Ways' (Buddy Holly)
48. 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' (Savage Garden)
49. 'Unchained Melody' (Righteous Brothers)
50. 'When You Believe' (Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey)
51. 'You Are My Special Angel' (Bobby Helms)
52. 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' (Stevie Wonder)
53. 'You Must Love Me' (Madonna)
54. 'You're Still The One' (Shania Twain)
55. 'You're The Inspiration' (Chicago)
56. 'You've Got A Friend' (James Taylor)