The First Dance: Choosing a Song

Photography by Kevin Weinstein

By: Amber Cooper (@TheHoneyLife)

For many couples the first dance is where they can finally decompress and take in their newlywed status, if only for a few minutes. After much socializing and picture-taking, to be in the arms of your beloved as your guests quietly look on can be a true "Cinderella"-moment.

Here are 15 of my favorite songs (in no particular order) for The First Dance:

1. "Like a Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae
2. "The Look of Love" - Diana Krall
3. "Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
4. "All of Me" - John Legend
5. "The Only Reason" - JP Cooper
6. "Whenever Wherever Whatever" - Maxwell
7. "Our Love is Easy" - Melody Gardot
8. "Unforgettable"-  Nat King Cole
9. "Collide"-  Nayanna Holley
10."Baby It's U"-  Brian McKnight
11."Imposible Vivir Sin Ti" - Buena Vista Social Club
12."If I Never Get To Heaven" - Javier
13."Lovers Rock" - Sade
14."That's Where It's At" - Sam Cooke
15. "So Amazing" - Luther Vandross

As you can see I'm a bit of a classic R&B/jazz-head. If you're more of the country or classic rock-type check out these posts from The Knot!

Wedding Songs: 35 Country-Flavored First Dance Songs
Wedding Songs: 33 Rockin' First Dance Songs

Romantic Valentines Day Ideas: A Night In

VALENTINES DAY IDEAS

Four days until Valentines Day and the urge to plan the perfect night/day is held by many couples. Dinner out can lose its spark, but I will present some ideas the next few days to inspire different couples new ways to spend Valentines Day.

Romantic classic

Perfect for cheese and chocolate f

Portable fireplace

Chocolate truffles, easy to make

A Night In

February is the month of love, and with the chill still in the NYC air a night in can be a perfect choice for this Valentines Day. Staying indoors allows for you and your special someone to enjoy each others company without the interruption of a waiter or the chatter of others. An intimate dinner at home is the perfect romantic moment. Continue the night by making chocolate truffles together and enjoy them with a glass of champagne. Or skip the dinner and go straight to dessert! Share some chocolate fondue with delicious treats. Set the mood with music, light the fireplace or cozy up and watch watch a romantic movie. If you have an outdoor space move the night outdoors with lots of blankets and an outdoor fire pit.