Hey, congratulations! So scouring my collection of mostly classic rock songs, here are my list of suggestions, with links for your perusal and evaluation.
If you want something quirky and upbeat...
I Must Be In Love - The Rutles (Bonus: Almost no one will have ever heard of it before)
Something a little slower (but sappier), one of my favorites...
She's Got a Way - Billy JoelA little slower (good dance song?), but not sappy...
Strange Magic - ELOA bit on the sappy side, but nice slow-ish song without being boring...
I Believe (When I Fall in Love) - Stevie WonderThe title sounds sappy, but the song actually isn't...
Give Me Love - George Harrison (Might also want to check the
Jeff Lynne version)
A bit sappy and a bit short, in case you don't want to hog the spotlight...
Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce (Bonus: It's a waltz, which makes for a more interesting dance)
Faster, good if you want to be clever and choreograph something...
Power of Love - Huey Lewis (Bonus: Anyone who was a child of the 80s will really dig it)
Classic, can't go wrong with this one...
Faithfully - JourneyAnother nice one, not too sappy...
An Old Fashion Love Song - Three Dog NightNon-sappy but happy song...
Beautiful World - Colin HayAnother good upbeat one, not too sappy...
You Make Loving Fun - Fleetwood MacIn the "hey, I don't judge" department of something completely different...
Dance the Night Away - Van HalenFreak your grandma out.Just to see if you're still reading this list...
Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul SimonAnother classic, not too sappy, but nice for a slow dance...
Wonderful Tonight - Eric ClaptonA bit on the sad side, but maybe a nice dance song...
No More Lonely Nights - Paul McCartney (Or if that's too long, how about
Maybe I'm Amazed?)