Deciding on a First Dance Style For Your Reception

Your first dance as husband and wife will be one ofyour reception look together.
the highlights of your wedding reception. The style ofAnother idea is to choose the type of dance you will
dance that you choose will make a strong impression,do together based on your heritage. Many cultures
and it should send the right message about yourhave traditional wedding or celebration music,
"couplestyle". Here are some things to keep in mind,whether you are Irish, Italian, Jewish, Russian, or
then, when planning for your first dance.from any other culture or heritage. This is a very nice
Most couples focus exclusively on choosing a favoriteway to personalize your wedding and to pay tribute
song for their first dance. Although the song is veryto your family. It would make a very nice surprise for
important, before narrowing it down to one specificyour parents and grandparents.
tune, you should consider the type of music that youIf you have an affinity for a particular era, you could
would like to have for your spotlight dance. It shouldchoose music from that time period for your first
say something about you as a couple, and it shoulddance. Love the 1940s? Then choose a swing dance.
also fit in with the overall style of your wedding.Can't get enough of the Roaring '20s? Then a
So what is the style of your wedding? Is it a casualCharleston would be great for you. You can look
country wedding in a restored barn? Then perhaps afurther back in time as wee, to dances such as the
classic country and western tune might be thewaltz or the minuet.
perfect choice for your dance. On the other hand, ifOne of the biggest trends in weddings these days is
you are holding a formal wedding in a grand hotelperforming an elaborately choreographed first dance.
ballroom, that type of music would seem very out ofThis can be exciting to think about, but in many
place. For brides whose taste leans towardscases it can also end up being tacky or in poor taste,
traditional gowns and classic pearl bridal jewelry sets,especially when the moves are more appropriate for
a first dance to a Frank Sinatra song would seema steamy nightclub than an all-ages family event. It is
more appropriate.certainly a good idea to take a few dance lessons so
What if you and your fiance love to be the center ofthat you feel confident enough to dance in front of
attention and the life of the party? Then you willall of your guests, but it is not necessary to put on a
want to pick a very upbeat song for your first danceshow. Too many theatrics can detract from the
as newlyweds. You could even consider learning thesentimental and romantic nature of the moment.
steps to a great old disco song, for instance. This isYour first dance is a very special part of your
the kind of situation that might call for the bride towedding. Be sure to choose a style of music that
change out of her ceremony gown and into more ofyou really enjoy, as it will make your dance feel more
a party dress for the reception. Details like killernatural. And then all you have to do is enjoy dancing
shoes and sets of dazzling Swarovski crystal bridalfor the first time with your new spouse.
jewelry are the types of accessories to use to pull