When it comes to first dance songs [1], it sometimes feels like there are only five of them in the world (and you're sure to hear them over and over at every wedding you attend). But oldies aren't the only goodies — 2018 has also produced some gorgeous ballads perfect for the first dance [2] with your new partner. From Lady Gaga [3] to Niall Horan, we've rounded up the most unique (and totally unexpected) first dance songs of the year. Get ready to fall in love all over again!
"You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott
"Next to Me" by Imagine Dragons
"Your Song" by Lady Gaga
"Nothing Else" by Angus & Julia Stone
"If You Wanna Love Somebody" by Tom Odell
"Beyond" by Leon Bridges
"Moon River" by Frank Ocean
"All to Myself" by Dan + Shay
"Love Is Blind" by Dustin Tebbutt
"The Few Things" by JP Saxe
"A Gift to You" by Roo Panes
"Holding You" by Robby Hecht & Caroline Spence
"Granted" by Josh Groban
"Hold My Girl" by George Ezra
"Crazy Love" by Juke Ross
"Could You Be Mine?" by Bill Raffoul
"Rather Be" by Marc Scibilia
"Stand by Me" by Skylar Grey
"When the Night Is Over," by Lord Huron
"Don't Let Me Forget" by Catherine McGrath feat. Hunter Hayes
"Seeing Blind" by Niall Horan & Maren Morris
"These Arms" by Luke James
"Mrs." by Leon Bridges
"Kings & Queens" by Mat Kearney
"If Our Love Is Wrong" by Calum Scott
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