{"id":1250,"date":"2017-07-22T09:26:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-22T09:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2017-06-30T09:28:17","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T09:28:17","slug":"alternative-first-dance-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/alternative-first-dance-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative first dance songs"},"content":{"rendered":"

When planning a wedding<\/a>, the first dance song is something that is very important to them and has a certain sentiment, either from a particular time it was played \u2013 maybe on a first date or due to the lyrics. But for other couples, it\u2019s a way of showing their personality either via the style of song, which would highlight their musical tastes or style of day they have planned, for example they be hoping for a very relaxed affair and go with a more humorous first dance choice.<\/p>\n

For those that don\u2019t want to take it too seriously and are brave enough to add a little comedy to proceedings, we\u2019ve provided 5 songs that are certain to raise a few eyebrows and hopefully get everyone in the spirit for lots of fun at the evening reception\u2026 You may need to get someone to hijack Granny and Aunt Maud for a few minutes though and possibly give your folks a little warning!<\/p>\n

1. AC\/DC \u2013 \u2018Highway to Hell\u2019<\/p>\n

Whilst the title suggests getting married is like a \u2018Highway to Hell\u2019 actually the lyrics are about having a awesome time and partying with friends\u2026 Isn\u2019t that exactly what you want to do??<\/p>\n

\u2018Ain\u2019t nothin\u2019 that I\u2019d rather do, Goin\u2019 down<\/p>\n

Party time, My friends are gonna be there too\u2018<\/p>\n

2. Bloodhound Gang \u2013 \u2018The Bad Touch\u2019<\/p>\n

So, this is pretty hardcore and to the point but some people do make a big deal about the whole consummating the marriage on the wedding night thing. You\u2019d have to make sure you have fairly open-minded family and friends for this one maybe!<\/p>\n

\u2018You and me baby ain\u2019t nothin\u2019 but mammals<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s do it like they do on the Discovery Channel\u2019<\/p>\n

3. REM \u2013 \u2018It\u2019s The End Of The World\u2019<\/p>\n

This song is great on two levels \u2013 when you first listen it can be perceived as \u00a0a \u2018stereotypical\u2019 groom worrying that his life is over because of the old \u2018ball and chain\u2019 but actually on the chorus it ends with \u2018and I feel fine\u2019 so it brings it right back round to actually being a really nice sentiment.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s the end of the world as we know it,It\u2019s the end of the world as we know it,<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine\u2019<\/p>\n

4. Bob the Builder \u2013 \u2018Can We Fix It\u2019<\/p>\n

This song would be great for any couples who may have been through a rough patch and want to show friends and family \u00a0that it doesn\u2019t have to be a taboo subject \u2013 they acknowledge it and are over it! Or if the groom\u2019s name is Bob\u2026 and ever better if he\u2019s a builder and the bride is called Wendy and they have any friends called Travis or Packer or even Farmer Pickles?!<\/p>\n

5. Flight Of The Concords \u2013 \u2018The Most Beautiful Girl In The World\u2019<\/p>\n

Try listening to this song and not laughing\u2026 it\u2019s near impossible! This is definitely for a bride who is happy to laugh at herself or for a groom who is particularly un-romantic. The sentiment is kinda there but there\u2019s a lot of work to be done!<\/p>\n

\u2018Cause you\u2019re so beautiful, Like a, tree<\/p>\n

Or a high-class prostitute, You\u2019re so beautiful-ul-ul\u2026<\/p>\n

Mmm, you could be a part-time model\u2019<\/p>\n

So, there you have it. Not for the faint-hearted maybe but definitely some ideas to create a stir and shake things up a bit! We\u2019d love to hear and ideally see proof of any brides and grooms who chose controversial first dance songs for their big day!<\/p>\n

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