The first dance is something many brides dream of for years and something that grooms are terrified of, in general.
The tradition comes from years past where the bride and groom (as then) were the guests of honor, and therefore they opened the event with a dance.
The first dance no longer needs to be the first action the dance floor sees. Just as well, as in many cases, my clients’ guests have pleasantly warmed up the dance floor before the guests of honor take the floor together.
Choosing the right song can be a headache, most importantly, it should be personal for both of you. No matter what viral video you’ve seen or the previous wedding you’ve also been to, the moment should stick in your head as a special moment for decades to come, and that’s easier if the song is related to both of you.
HOW TO CHOOSE
One way to help choose the right song is to decide what kind of style you want – you want a romantic ballad with lots of slow dancing, looking into your partner’s eyes while your guests look on in admiration. Or do you prefer to have something a little more fun? Is there a song that you both like to sing with all your heart? Something with a funky beat that they can rock to, maybe throw in a cheeky moonwalk?
Why not think outside the box? If you both love ’90s dance tunes but are worried they might not suit the occasion, why not find acoustic versions of your favorite tracks? You can make the tempo develop slowly to build your second song that really starts the night!
Of course, the choice of the song is the most important aspect of the First Dance, but don’t forget the little details that can make a big difference, such as the lighting, what to do with your guests, how to present it, how to get the perfect image. .
Stay tuned for future blogs where I will discuss the finer points to make your First Dance a moment to remember.
Here are some popular options for ideas to flow:
Modern / Graphic
“Thinking Aloud” by Ed Sheeran
“All of Me” by John Legend
“How Long Will I Love You?” By Ellie Goulding
“Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
“All About You” by McFly
“Hey Ho” by The Lumineers
Classics
“You are the glow of my life” by Stevie Wonder
Queen’s “Somebody To Love”
“Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
“Your Song” by Elton John
“Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
“At last” Etta James
Wildcard
“It must be love” from Madness
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson
“You and Me Song” by The Wannadies
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
“Everything” by Michael Buble
Thank you for reading
Steven x
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