The song choice – When choosing the song, make sure that it is one that means something to both of you, you will both be dancing to it and an emotional connection to the song will help relax you and put you at ease on the day.
The speed of the song - Make sure the song has a steady beat that you can hear. This will allow you to dance in time with the music easily and will help you dance together as a couple. If there is a steady beat that you can both hear you will feel confident and will be able to have fun with the steps that you choose.
The dress - If possible, choose a wedding dress that allows you to have a bit of movement – many dresses have a hook at the back allowing you to gather the train and pin it up. This allows movement when dancing and will allow you to travel backwards and sideways without standing on the bottom of the fabric.
The shoes – Make sure that you are comfortable in your shoes – take a moment to think about the floor at the venue - is it wooden, tiled, stone or cobbles? Make that your shoes fit you well and have non-slip soles. If on the day you realize that you are slipping slightly on the floor, dab a sugary drink on the sole of the shoe, this will help lessen the slide.
Dance lessons – If you are nervous about your first dance and want some reassurance, take a few dance lessons leading up to the big day. It can be a great way to relax and have fun leading up to the wedding and at the end of the lessons you will feel more confident and able to dance on the day.
Prepare – If you decide to have lessons for your first dance or choose to have a routine choreographed, make sure that you take time out from your wedding preparations to practice the steps that you have learned. The more you practice and play around with the dance at home, the more relaxed and confident you will feel on the big day.
Enjoy it - Your first dance as husband and wife should be a pleasurable experience. Don’t worry about it or build it up to be bigger than it is, you have done the hard work. You have arranged the wedding and made the speeches, the dance is the time for you to let your hair down and have some fun!
With thanks to Hannah Nicholls at Deliver The Dance
for ore information please www.deliverthedance.co.uk
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