Wedding First Dance

A song written
for your first dance alone

Your first dance is one of the most watched moments of your wedding. Commission a ballroom-style song built around your love story — the right tempo, the right feel, and music that belongs only to the two of you.

Why Commission

The song everyone
already knows
isn't yours

Most couples spend months choosing a first dance song from a playlist of songs written for someone else's story. A commissioned piece changes that entirely — it's written from your story, at the tempo that fits your dance, and it will never belong to another couple.

step&story specializes in ballroom-ready music with precise, steady tempos — so whether you're waltzing, foxtrotting, or swinging, the music moves with you, not against you.

Ballroom-correct tempo

Every commission is built to a precise BPM for your chosen dance style — so your choreography feels effortless, not forced.

Three distinct samples

You'll receive three unique interpretations of your brief. Choose the one that moves you; the others can be mastered too.

Yours to keep forever

You receive the MP3 file. A song commissioned for your first dance becomes part of your story — to replay on every anniversary.

Optional: release it publicly

If you'd like your song on Spotify and Apple Music, the Publish add-on makes that possible — by invite, after your first commission.

Available Styles

Choose the dance that fits your moment

Waltz

84–90 BPM

Timeless, sweeping

Foxtrot

112–120 BPM

Smooth, romantic

Tango

120–132 BPM

Passionate, dramatic

Viennese Waltz

174–180 BPM

Grand, exhilarating

East Coast Swing

136–144 BPM

Joyful, energetic

Argentine Tango

60–68 BPM

Intimate, intense

Hustle

100–108 BPM

Fun, celebratory

West Coast Swing

100–116 BPM

Soulful, playful

Country Waltz

84–96 BPM

Warm, heartfelt

Foxy

96–108 BPM

Elegant, flowing

Not sure which style fits your vision? Tell us in the form below and we'll guide you.

Investment

From $1,500

A single custom song — three samples, one mastered track, MP3 file delivered within two weeks. Additional songs, extra mastering, and the Publish add-on are available. See the full investment breakdown on the Pricing page.

A song lives on forever. It's an investment in something permanent — music that belongs to your story, replayed on every anniversary.

Begin Your Commission

Tell us your story

Share the details of your first dance vision and we'll be in touch within 2–3 business days to begin.

We'll respond within 2–3 business days. No commitment required to inquire.

Questions

A few things couples ask

Does the song have to be a waltz?+
Not at all. While the waltz is a beloved choice for a first dance, we compose in any ballroom style — foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz, and more. If you have a dance style in mind, we'll match the tempo and character perfectly. If you're not sure, we're happy to help you choose the style that suits your story.
Can we use this song at our actual wedding ceremony?+
Absolutely. The song is yours to play at your ceremony, reception, or anywhere your story takes it. We deliver a high-quality MP3 file ready for any sound system or DJ. If you'd also like it released on streaming platforms so guests can find it afterward, that's what the Publish add-on is for.
What do we need to share with you to get started?+
Just the broad strokes — your dance style preference, a little about your relationship or the feeling you want the song to carry, and any musical references that resonate with you. You don't need to have everything figured out. The inquiry form is the beginning of a conversation, not a contract.