The timeless charm of a wedding waltz! Most pop/rock songs have four beats to a measure (a 4/4 time signature, for example). A waltz has but three beats, typically written in 3/4 time.
Why can a waltz be so charming? Perhaps it’s because it can create a swaying motion, lending itself to a romantic dance. Couples insecure about their dancing abilities find a nice waltz easier to dance to.
More experienced dancers can appear to practically float across the dance floor when a beautiful wedding waltz plays. A waltz encourages an intimate connection. Couples are more likely to lock eyes to the delight of their gathered family and friends.
Let’s take a look at a number of wedding waltzes and see which one you like best.
A Thousand Years
Singer songwriter Christina Perri wrote this song for the Twilight Saga (along with David Hodges). If you can set aside that this is a love song about vampires, it is a compelling wedding waltz (technically it’s written in 12/8 time!). The lyrics drip with romance:
Time stands still,
Beauty in all she is;
I will be brave,
I will not let anything take away,
What’s standing in front of me;
Every breath, every hour has come to this.
Nice.
Come Away With Me
If you want to talk romance, take a listen to Norah Jones’ masterpiece, “Come Away With Me.” The lyrics are great, for example:
Come away with me, and we’ll kiss,
On a mountain top,
Come away with me, and I’ll never stop loving you.
Moon River
While not a traditional love song, this Academy Award winning song invokes strong emotion in its ode to life’s unpredictable journey. Henry Mancini wrote the music, Johnny Mercer the timeless lyrics.
Waltz of the Flowers
For couples who’d like to show off their ballroom dancing chops, nothing beats Peter Tchaikovsky’s classic “Waltz of the Flower.” Surely, this is one of the most elegant waltzes ever written!
The Blue Danube Waltz
However, Strauss’ The Blue Danube Waltz is in the same league as the former!
Valse sur une berceuse anglaise
This waltz was written for the movie, Crimson Peak, by Fernando Velázquez. It’s a fun movie scene for waltz lovers.
Under the Bridges of Paris
From the movie, “Shall We Dance,” Richard Gere and his partner, Lisa Ann Walter, compete in a dance competition, dancing to this wonderfully romantic waltz.
True Love
Let’s end with this Cole Porter classic, “True Love.” He wrote it for the musical film, High Society. Elton John and Kiki Dee collaborated on this wonderful cover of the classic song.
You see what we mean? There’s something about a waltz that is special for a wedding first dance. As you plan your wedding, let these songs inspire you to find the perfect song for your first dance. Whatever it is, Columbus Pro DJs will play it on high end equipment that fills your hall with pure, smooth sound. Check us out!
