One of the highlights of your Wedding Reception will be your First Dance as a newly married couple. There are many ways to make this a memorable moment that will blow your guests away, and look amazing when captured in photos or video.
SONG CHOICE: DO IT WITH FEELING
It's a romantic moment, but that doesn't mean you have to pick a classically romantic song. Choose something that has a special meaning to you, whether it's a song with lyrics that resonate with your love story, the music that was playing on your first date, a song that defines you as a couple, or that you can both relate to. I have seen couples dance to all kinds of weird and wonderful music choices, from Metallica to the Mario Brothers theme! If the song has a special meaning, you will feel more comfortable and enjoy the moment rather than worry about what your guests think. And the best part is that when you are in the moment, your guests are feeling it too.
THE MOVES
You could go all 'Dancing With The Stars' and get some lessons (Tip: keep this on a need-to-know basis and you will maximise the impact with the element of surprise on the night. Unless you are planning to include your parents or bridal party in the dance, don't even let them in on it, although it does help to give your photographer and videographer the heads up). Alternatively, you could actually choose to involve your bridal party for extra WOW factor.
We can recommend some fantastic instructors in Melbourne to help you choreograph an amazing First Dance, talk to us about this when you book.
Umm. There is just one problem. We can't dance!
Keep calm and think outside the box! Even if you don't have a lot of confidence in your ability to dance, there are many clever ways to make this a memorable moment that your guests will never forget:
FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
Even if you are not the most confident dancers, your guests' eyes are all on you and how loved up you are. All you really need to do is hold each other close and sway, look into each other's eyes, and share a romantic kiss. Tissues anyone?
If you are really uncomfortable with all the attention but still want those killer photos, just keep it short and sweet by having your MC invite the bridal party and/or guests to join you halfway through the song.
You can and also spice things up visually on one or more key moments throughout the dance, with these brief, simple, and super-effective moves:
RING-A-ROSIE
Hold hands and spin like you did when you were a child! So simple that anyone can do it... We guarantee this will be met with cheers and multiple 'whoo hoos' by your guests.
THE GOOD OLD 'DIP'N'KISS'
A very effective move that works well halfway through your dance or as a way to finish off your routine. Even if the dance itself is a little lacking in fancy footwork, this simple and fun little move is sure to be met with cheers from your guests. Plus it looks spectacular in photos, and let's face it, it's a lot of fun to practice at home!
THE TIME OF MY LIFE (THE CLASSIC 'DIRTY DANCING' MOVE)
This timeless move is a great way to finish off your dance: one partner picks up the other and spins them around whilst the other partner spreads out their arms and tilts their head back. Another photo-worthy move that doesn't require amazing skill (although some arm muscle will come in very handy), but certainly blows guests away and never fails to induce loud cheering!
DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING
So you say you can't dance? We say 'so what'? You can have fun, and fun is infectuous!
This is the simplest of all strategies. Dance like nobody's watching, laugh, and just live in the moment! Your guests will go crazy and we guarantee they'll be eager to join in.
PIMP IT WITH PROPS If your venue allows this, you can really give your first dance the extra WOW factor with a few carefully chosen props. Confetti explosions, dry ice for that 'dancing on a cloud' illusion, indoor pyrotechnics, or for a super economical option, have your bridal party surround you holding extra long sparklers while you dance.
When you book any of Debbi Arpini's Bespoke Entertainment packages for your reception in Melbourne or Australia-wide, we can assist you in creating the perfect memorable first dance. We are happy to accommodate a special request to play live for the occasion, or we are equally happy to play an MP3 of your song routine through our PA for optimum sound quality. We will work with you to create the most magical moment and are also happy to recommend suppliers who provide Dance Lessons, Dry Ice, Confetti, or Pyrotechnics.
Talk to us about how we can help make a statement with your first dance. We are all about ensuring the success of every aspect of your function and are more than happy to discuss ideas with you. After all, we've been doing this a long time and have seen it all. We have accumulated a wealth of fabulous tips and ideas along the way, and we are only too happy to share them with our clients to ensure a next-level experience!
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