Your First Dance

Choose An Appropriate First Song

Find a first dance song with a clear strong beat, making it easier for you to dance to. Also, pay attention to the first song’s lyrics to ensure it is wedding-appropriate. The melody of the song may sound sweet and romantic but that doesn’t mean the lyrics are appropriate for your wedding. Listen to the lyrics to make sure there aren’t any negative hidden meanings or inappropriate language.

Enter The Dance Floor With Confidence

The grand entrance of your first dance is important as all eyes will be on you! Stand up tall, keep your head up and enter the dance floor confidently. Once you get to the middle of the dance floor, remain calm and listen to the music before you start dancing.

Hold A Proper Dance Position

Learn how to hold a proper dance position, so that feel connected to each other while you dance. A proper dance position, also gives you a more polished look so that you look great in pictures. A few dance lessons will help you with this.

Dance Lessons

Take some dance lessons; you don’t want to look like you’re in middle school, swaying and rocking awkwardly. Taking some simple dance lessons will help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Keep in mind that, everyone makes mistakes, including professional dancers. It is fairly common for beginners to use the wrong foot or step on the wedding dress at some point during the dance, but that’s okay. Your guests won’t notice as long as you stay calm, keep dancing, and most importantly; enjoy yourself.

Smile!

Make sure you smile when you dance. It is your wedding day, you should look happy! Not only will you feel more relaxed and look confident to your guests but you will also look better in pictures if you smile and look each other in the eye. Try to have fun and enjoy this moment as you dance a married couple for the first time!

How Long Should A First Dance Be

Dancing in front of people can be nerve-racking and minutes on the dance floor can feel like forever. To make sure your guests don’t get bored, keep the dance under three minutes. End your dance with flare, a dip, or a ta-da motion, making a picture-perfect ending!