Wedding music: That first dance

Among the thousands of decisions for your big day, that 'first dance' song is a big one

The ceremony's over and it's time for that all-important first dance. What will you choose as your song?

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Manners may maketh the man but music is essential for a wedding. It's one of the questions you'll be asked as a newlywed or during your engagement - what's your 'first dance' song?

We've looked over the extensive list of songs played at weddings around the country for that all-important first dance, and have whittled them down to this top 10. We want you to cast your vote for the song that would be, or was, your choice. We've also listed the next 20, in case you're looking for inspiration.

If the song you'd pick isn't in the list, email us at UKMusicTalk@aol.com and we'll add it to this page. Or share it with your fellow music lovers on the message board.

You can download these songs from iTunes.

Your suggestions, via email
Heatwave - Always And Forever
Peter Gabriel - Book Of Love
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Shayne Ward - Stand By Me
Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
Lonestar - Amazed

In the also-ran list...

All These Things - The Neville Brothers
At Last - Etta James
Breathe - Faith Hill
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Could I Have This Dance? - Anne Murray
Evergreen - Barbra Streisand
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Endless Love - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
Forever And For Always - Shania Twain
Forever Yours - Tammy Wynette
Get Here - Oleta Adams
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? - Rod Stewart
I Swear - John Michael Montgomery
It Had To Be You - Harry Connick, Jr
Last Dance - Donna Summer
The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Wedding Song - Captain & Tennille
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton