There are a number of traditional moments on a wedding day. There\u2019s walking down the aisle, the speeches, kissing the bride and many, many more. It\u2019s fair to say that there is a lot to remember and that is never more true than with the first dance. Since all eyes are on you, here are our top tips to ensure your wedding dance goes without a hitch.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Pick something that\u2019s danceable<\/p>\n
\u00a0It goes without saying that you should be sure to pick a song that is special to the two of you. Not only that but you also need to ensure that the lyrics are okay. Most important however, is making sure the song you pick is danceable. You might love heavy metal, but it doesn\u2019t make for a good first dance wedding song. Here are the most popular ones and most come under three minutes and have a melodic tune. Take note and you should be fine!<\/p>\n
\u00a0Tell the wedding band<\/p>\n
\u00a0If you have a live band rather than a DJ, it\u2019s fair to assume the wedding band will be the ones playing your song on the day. You might not get a chance to rehearse with them, so do make sure that the song they\u2019re learning is the version that you\u2019re hoping to hear on the day. Many songs have numerous covers and it\u2019d be terrible if they\u2019ve learned the wrong one!<\/p>\n
\u00a0Take some dance lessons<\/p>\n
\u00a0You might not be the one to rush to the dance floor in a nightclub and you may not own a pair of dancing shoes, but at least attend a couple of sessions to get the basics. You might not become Michael Flatley overnight but you we think you\u2019ll definitely pick up enough knowledge to not only scrape through the first round of Strictly, but also wow your guests!<\/p>\n
\u00a0Practice, practice, practice…<\/p>\n
When doing the dishes, run through your steps. When out for a walk, practice your steps. When on the way to work, ponder through the movements in your mind. There\u2019s nothing better than practicing your dance to ensure that it will be perfect on the day and if you\u2019re lucky, the venue might even allow you both in to see how much space you\u2019ll have!<\/p>\n
\u00a0…And practice on the day<\/p>\n
\u00a0It\u2019s all very well practicing from the comfort of your own home but we all know about nerves! Considering you might be performing your first dance in front of well over fifty people (and that would be on the small side), you might wish to run through it with your partner on the actual day. Can\u2019t think of time when you\u2019ll be alone? A wedding photographer<\/a> is sure to allow you a couple of minutes to practice whilst waiting for the perfect shot.<\/p>\n \u00a0Wear the right shoes<\/p>\n \u00a0There\u2019s no point practicing the dance in your slippers if you\u2019re not going to be wearing them on the day. Unless you\u2019re planning a sleepover themed wedding, we suspect you\u2019ll be wearing some nice high heels or a smooth pair of black brogues. The thing about both these forms of footwear is they don\u2019t tend to have a lot of grip\u2026 So make sure you\u2019ve worn them during some of your rehearsals; nobody wants to fall over during their first dance!<\/p>\n Back straight and keep smiling!<\/p>\n Although you want to make sure your shoes aren\u2019t slippery and that you\u2019ve worn them before the music begins, remember that nobody will be watching your feet.\u00a0 All the focus will be on your upper body so if all else fails, keep your back straight and smile!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are a number of traditional moments on a wedding day. There\u2019s walking down the aisle, the speeches, kissing the bride and many, many more. It\u2019s fair to say that there is a lot to remember and that is never … Continue reading