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Round Table: What Our First Dance Song at Our Wedding Will Be

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Geneseo chapter.

Madison Centeno

I have actually thought a lot about this. After changing it many times over the years I have decided it will be “From Here to the Moon and Back” by Dolly Parton. This song is actually so romantic and not at all in a cheesy way. Her voice also hits so differently in my soul that I feel like it pairs so well with the experience of getting married. Not to mention the fact that my partner loves Dolly Parton so it ended up working out really well. It would definitely have to be performed not played so I would need a wedding singer. But of course, it would be even better if I could be blessed by the queen herself to perform at my wedding. 

Nina Fichera

To be honest, I’m not sure. I’ve never really thought about my wedding in much detail, but I would probably want it to be a Taylor Swift song or 2000s country song of some kind. Or maybe “Hearts Don’t Break Around Here” by Ed Sheeran.

Jess Marinaro

The most beautiful, stunning, romantic song I can think of would have to be “Daylight” by Taylor Swift. This song melts my heart every time I hear it, and I can’t think of a song that represents what I want out of a romantic relationship more than “Daylight.” The way the song paints the picture of a new, mature and stable love is so different from Taylor’s earlier depictions of romance (Red primarily). When Miss Swift says: “I wanna be defined by the things that I love” and “I just think you are what you love” it hits home. I want that too, I think that too.

Lauren Davies

Ever since the first time I heard the song “Lover (First Dance Remix)” by Taylor Swift I knew that it was going to be the first dance at my wedding (I literally do not care what my future spouse says, it is happening). It is just such a beautiful song that perfectly portrays love. Ideally, this would be performed by Taylor herself at our wedding, but I would also settle for a recording that was recorded with my wedding in mind, because beggars can’t be choosers. 

Dara Scolnick

I don’t have a serious response to this because I think this choice will strongly depend on who I end up with. However, if they were a musician for any reason and supported my love of Disney, I would POSSIBLY JOKINGLY MAYBE choose “You are the Music in Me” from High School Musical 2. I really don’t know but it would be great and reminiscent.

Madison Centeno is a junior sociology and women's and gender studies major. When she isn't at protests or actively fighting for human rights, she is in her room studying or reading! She loves to write and share information about social injustices occurring worldwide. Follow her on Instagram @madisonrue190 to get to know her more!
Nina Fichera is the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at Geneseo. She oversees meetings and writes about a variety of topics, such as music (especially K-Pop and Taylor Swift), her experiences as a hopeless romantic, what it's like for her as a writer, and other entertainment-based articles. Outside of Her Campus, Nina is currently a senior with a double major in English (with a Creative Writing concentration) and Adolescent Education (with an English concentration) as well as a minor in Human Development. She was the head fiction editor for the SUNY magazine Gandy Dancer in Spring 2023. In her free time, Nina adores writing to her heart's content, usually in the realm of fiction and fanfiction. She also loves cross-stitch, spending time with her friends, learning K-Pop dances, and reading.
Lauren Davies

Geneseo '24

Lauren is the social media director and event coordinater for HerCampus at Geneseo. She keeps all the HerCampus at Geneseo socials up to date, and plans fun events on the Geneseo campus! Outside of HerCampus, Lauren is an English Adolescent Education major at Geneseo! In Lauren's free time she loves to walk her dog, Stewart, podcasting, drinking coffee, and hanging out with her friends!
Dara Scolnick

Geneseo '22

Dara is a senior who has an individualized studies major titled, "Child & Youth Studies." She is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, where she follows a passion of hers, which is volunteering. She also enjoys writing and sharing her thoughts with other students which is why she joined Her Campus! She is the Co-Events Coordinator for Geneseo's HC as well!