Why a Custom Wedding Song Beats a First Dance Playlist

You’ve booked the venue, debated napkin colours, and said yes to the dress (or suit). Now it’s time to pick your first dance song — and suddenly, it’s not so simple.

Do you go with a Spotify classic like “Perfect” or “At Last”? Or do you try to find something a bit less... predictable? Something that won’t make your guests say, “Oh, this one again.”

The truth is, finding a song that feels like you — your quirks, your story, your love — can be tough. That’s why more and more couples are skipping the playlist entirely and choosing something better:

🎵 A custom wedding song.

Here’s why it’s worth it:

1. It tells your story.

No two love stories are the same — so why should your song be? A custom wedding song weaves your memories, milestones, and moments into lyrics that sound like you. Not Ed Sheeran. Not some wedding ballad from 1982. You.

2. It’s unforgettable.

Want your guests to remember your first dance? Give them something they’ve never heard before. Something that makes them laugh, cry, or both. Like the line from L & M's wedding song:

“An ugly rug as well — but the moment was divine.”

Inside joke? Check. Personal? Absolutely. And way more memorable than the Top 40.

3. It lasts long after the vows.

A custom song becomes a time capsule. It’s what you’ll dance to in the kitchen on anniversaries. What plays when you’re reminiscing over photos. What your kids might hear one day and say, “Wait, that’s your wedding song?”

Real Wedding, Real Song:

“Roommates to Always”
A Wedding Song for L & M 

L & M started as roommates, unsure of what they were — until they weren’t. Their journey included long-distance love, a surprise proposal in Fiji (rug and all), and an upcoming destination wedding in New Zealand.

We turned their story into a song that celebrated all of it:

“From room keys to wedding rings, look where they are,
Through oceans, through time, through love from afar…”

It was funny, heartfelt, and them. Played during their ceremony and again at the reception, it became a soundtrack to their day — and to their love.

4. It makes your day even more you.

Whether it’s your aisle walk, first dance, or a surprise serenade, a custom song sets a tone no DJ can match. It’s not just background music — it’s a main event.

Want a wedding song that’s one of a kind?

At Verse Things First, we create custom songs for couples who want something meaningful, emotional, and completely original. No templates. No stock lyrics. Just your story — turned into a studio-quality song you’ll cherish forever.

✨ Click here to start your custom wedding song

Let’s make your love story sound like you.