A wedding is an event that unifies a couple in a new way and is an important milestone in two families’ history. And a lot of preparation is needed to ensure that everything goes well on that special day. Planning could take weeks, months, or even years and tensions among the family members are not unusual, and while we often don’t think of this as “normal,” really is. Realizing this, it is important to include in preparations, activities that build partnership even as we pursue the elusive “perfect wedding” (a quest that can turn even the sweetest bride into a veritable Bridezilla!)
One of the central concerns of the bride and groom’s families is the wedding reception, since this is where the married couple celebrate their union for the first time in public. The first dance is where a couple marks the beginning of their journey together as a man and wife. It is more than just an entertaining number for your guests. The wedding dance does not happen on a daily basis. It is a way for the couple to publicly express their love for each other through beautiful movements that retell the age-old story of enduring love anew. Giving it new expression as only the new couple can. It is an opportunity for the new couple to experience each other in differently. Dancing is a powerful language of the body. A foretelling of the new life together where two begin to move as one. Dance has the power to newly bind a couple as newlyweds, giving fuller expression to the vows given in the ceremonies earlier.
If you are hesitant to dance for whatever reason, loosen up and enjoy the singular moment of your first dance! Beginners can sign up for affordable classes at their local dance studio. Do not be intimidated by the studio’s appearance. All expert dancers have started out as beginners. It is better to start practicing two months prior to your wedding, This not only gives you time to get ready for other necessary aspects but also allows enough allowance to improve your mastery of the movements and improve your physique. This will make you walk down the aisle in confidence and poise!
Select a song that you both enjoy (many couples have a song that is special to them already.) Use that! If you’re at a loss, try to listen to a variety of songs and ask your instructor for suggestions. Your skill is also a basis for the selection since some songs require more effort and endurance. Find room for creativity and make it memorable for years to come.
Many who take wedding dance classes say, as did the (now) Jones’ of Mamaroneck, NY “This was probably the most fun of the entire planning process!”
(You can take a peek at Jennifer and Evan preparing their wedding dance here.)
