Weddings

15 Celebrity First-Dance Songs

We rounded up some of our favorite tunes played at the weddings of stars whose marriages are still going strong.

Kate Middleton and Prince William on their wedding day. Photograph via Featureflash / Shutterstock.com.

Stumped about what song to select for that perfect first dance on your big day? Take some inspiration from celebrities who’ve tied the knot and—amazingly—are still together. While some, like Beyoncé, chose a song from their own greatest hits repertoire, others opted for tried-and-true classics, as well as more unexpected tunes. Scroll down for 15 of our favorite songs and add them to your wedding playlist.

Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson: “You and I” by Stevie Wonder

Beyoncé and Jay-Z: “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky: “At Last” by Etta James (this was also Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s first dance song)

Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend: “The Origin of Love” from Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman: “No One’s Gonna Love You” by Band of Horses

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi: “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder

Fergie and Josh Duhamel: “Sweethearts Together” by the Rolling Stones

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway

Kate Middleton and Prince William: “Your Song” by Elton John (sung by Ellie Goulding)

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley: “Heavenly Day” by Patti Griffin

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom: “Angel” by Anita Baker

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton: “No Doubt About It” by Neal McCoy

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden: “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott: “Amazed” by Lonestar