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How To Pick A Great First Dance Song For Your Reception
One of the high points of any wedding reception is the bride and groom’s first dance. It can be an intimate moment that really shows the love the newlyweds share. Sadly a lot of times the spotlight dance is more awkward than romantic, especially if a bad song was picked. These tips will help you pick a great first dance song for your reception.
The number one criteria for a spotlight dance tune is that it expresses love. Don’t accidentally pick a love song that is about a troubled romance. Look up song lyrics online to see if there is anything objectionable about them. Don’t just listen to the chorus or first few lines, either, or you might miss something. Be aware that many of the classic old tunes are actually about tension between men and women, not true love. There are ironic songs with very romantic titles like “A Fine Romance” that are actually about the lack of passion in the relationship. This is not the message you want to be sending!
Try to stay away from the first dance songs that are super common. Many of the best love songs have been played to death at weddings. No matter how beautiful the song is, everyone will think it a very boring choice. Promise yourself that won’t be you. Your bandleader will know which songs are the most requested so you can stay away from them. Just as you take the time to shop for unique bridal jewelry and a special wedding dress, take the time to look for a first dance song that has not been done to death.
Be sure that you choose a song that it not too challenging to dance with. An ideal song is not too quick to keep up with, nor too draggy. Look for a song that has a rythym you can move to. It is boring to watch the newlyweds shuffle around like a couple of kids at a junior high dance, so learn a few basic steps. It is often a good idea to take a dance lesson or two, just enough to learn how to fake it on the dance floor. Couples who really enjoy dancing might wish to choose something special like a cha cha or a tango song. It will be fun to take lessons to learn a new form of dance with your fiance. Just be sure to select a bridal gown that you will be able to move in.
The first dance song should speak to what kind of couple the newlyweds are. Songs about puppy love won’t make much sense for the bride and groom in their 40s. If you love to laugh together, pick a song that has a touch of whimsy. There is no reason you can’t choose something quirky if that is what you like. A neat idea is to select a song with cultural meaning, such as a song in French for the Francophile couple. When in doubt, it is always special to dance to a sentimental old song, such as your parents’ first dance tune. That is a natural choice if the bride is wearing her mom’s wedding gown and pearl bridal jewelry.
In summary, a great first dance song is romantic, not horribly overused, meaningful, and easy to dance to. If you remember these tips, you will pick a great first dance song for sure. There are tons of spotlight dance song lists on websites, and there is something for every musical taste.
