| Your first dance as husband and wife will be one of | | | | your reception look together. |
| the highlights of your wedding reception. The style of | | | | Another 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 your | | | | have 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 favorite | | | | way to personalize your wedding and to pay tribute |
| song for their first dance. Although the song is very | | | | to your family. It would make a very nice surprise for |
| important, before narrowing it down to one specific | | | | your parents and grandparents. |
| tune, you should consider the type of music that you | | | | If you have an affinity for a particular era, you could |
| would like to have for your spotlight dance. It should | | | | choose music from that time period for your first |
| say something about you as a couple, and it should | | | | dance. 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 casual | | | | Charleston would be great for you. You can look |
| country wedding in a restored barn? Then perhaps a | | | | further back in time as wee, to dances such as the |
| classic country and western tune might be the | | | | waltz or the minuet. |
| perfect choice for your dance. On the other hand, if | | | | One of the biggest trends in weddings these days is |
| you are holding a formal wedding in a grand hotel | | | | performing an elaborately choreographed first dance. |
| ballroom, that type of music would seem very out of | | | | This can be exciting to think about, but in many |
| place. For brides whose taste leans towards | | | | cases 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 seem | | | | a 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 of | | | | that you feel confident enough to dance in front of |
| attention and the life of the party? Then you will | | | | all of your guests, but it is not necessary to put on a |
| want to pick a very upbeat song for your first dance | | | | show. Too many theatrics can detract from the |
| as newlyweds. You could even consider learning the | | | | sentimental and romantic nature of the moment. |
| steps to a great old disco song, for instance. This is | | | | Your first dance is a very special part of your |
| the kind of situation that might call for the bride to | | | | wedding. Be sure to choose a style of music that |
| change out of her ceremony gown and into more of | | | | you really enjoy, as it will make your dance feel more |
| a party dress for the reception. Details like killer | | | | natural. And then all you have to do is enjoy dancing |
| shoes and sets of dazzling Swarovski crystal bridal | | | | for the first time with your new spouse. |
| jewelry are the types of accessories to use to pull | | | | |