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If one song doesn't do justice to your feelings for each
other, choose two! This is especially helpful when two
cultures hold equal importance for the couple or if the
couple want to slow dance and then enjoy a faster (Bhangra,
Bollywood or Salsa) number together.
In
Tune With The Band?
Will the band be playing your song or will you be dancing
to a recording? This decision will affect how you rehearse
the song. If you have been practicing to a certain
recording of your song, be sure to make a copy for your
bandleader so that he/she understands exactly what type of
tempo you are expecting. The same song may be played in
many different ways, so it is important to communicate to
avoid surprises on your wedding day!
Two
Left Feet?
If you're apprehensive about being in the limelight,
practice dancing with a willing dance partner or take dance
lessons to ease your worries. With a little bit of
preparation you can dazzle your friends and family as you
move to the beat of your song. Partner dancing is a skill
like any other and with a bit of practice, any couple can
take the spotlight with confidence on their big day.
The two most common approaches to prepare for the first
dance are to take lessons or use an instructional video.
This is definitely time well spent. Remember that this will
be something that the two of you can share forever. There
will always be plenty of opportunities to enjoy your dancing
skills- at a friend's wedding, a dinner function, or even a
nightclub.
If you have trouble finding a teacher that you like, or if
time and money are considerations, you may want to try
learning to dance from an instructional videotape.. This
will allow you to learn at any time and in the privacy of
your home, which is ideal if either of you are nervous about
learning to dance. Some people find that they feel under
pressure with the constant attention of an instructor in a
private lesson, and they are too shy or self-conscious to
learn in a group.
No matter how you decide to tackle the learning process,
remember to be supportive and have patience with each
other's difficulties. The reward will be well worth the
effort.
Capture
The Moment!
Now that you've chosen the perfect song and learnt how to
dance to it with grace and finesse, make sure that the
moment is captured on video. The videographer should have
the whole of the first dance in video with the song audio
prevalent.
Ask the photographer to take pictures from varying angles
and if possible in both colour and black and white. Some
of the best wedding pictures come from the first dance
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