One kind of first dance. Photo by Magical Moments Photography.
If you are getting married this summer, you might be starting to think about your First Dance. It’s an important wedding tradition for a lot of people and sometimes it takes some planning.
Of course, it’s not important to some people, at all, and I’m not saying you have to do it. If you’re not dancers and you don’t want to dance, I say skip it.
But for those who are going to dance together at their wedding reception, here are some thoughts. The first dance is usually a bit of a performance. You don’t have to announce it to the guests, but if you do, then everyone will be watching. Be prepared for the extra pressure and be sure you are both comfortable with the music and the moves you choose.
A different kind of dance, but they are having just as much fun. Photo by hannahelaine photography (hannahelaine.com).
I’ve seen all kinds of first dances, everything from a simple slow dance to an elaborately choreographed tango. (The tango was done so well that the guests insisted on an encore!) There’s nothing you can do that is “wrong.” But if you want to make sure it is interesting for your guests–and easier for you–choose a song that is three or four minutes long. It might be a mistake to have a ten minute first dance, especially if you are not an accomplished dancer.
Despite what I said before about performance pressure, try to remember that the important thing is that the dance is for the two of you. It’s the first time in your married life that you’ll dance together and it ought to be a special moment. So, if you lose the rhythm or forget a step, don’t sweat it. Enjoy the dance. It’s the first of many.
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