This blog post is aimed as a little guide for couples who have booked their first wedding dance package of either the silver or gold level.
It is so exciting to start the preparation for your first wedding dance. The journey of the first dance, from rehearsal to the big day, really is something special. The dance is yours to dance, however we will be able to help you every step of the way. This preparation will be well worth it, as dancing with the love of your life on your wedding day is truly something to cherish.
Before we start dancing, we always invite our couples to an online consultation prior of the first lesson. This is to virtually meet each other
and for us at The First Wedding Dance to gather some important information about you, your vision for the dance and to answer any questions you may have. If you aren’t sure quite what to do, we are here to guide you. We strive to make the first wedding dance as tailored to you as possible. We therefore have a list of questions to ask during the consultation, and this blog post gives you a little insight to the flow of the conversation.
Here are 6 things which you can prepare before the online consultation:
1) Do you know your dance floor?
Each venue is different and have different dance floors. We will ask how big the dance floor is (if you know), and any details you are able to share with regard to the room in which your first wedding dance will take place: the size of the dance floor, surface of the dance floor (carpet, wood, tiled etc), where is the band or DJ located, how are the guests viewing the dance (are the guests standing around the entire floor or can they only stand along one side). Details like this give us an insight to the environment of the first wedding dance, and we tailor the choreography to suit the room at your venue.
2) Have you chosen the song?
One of the most important things to prepare before the lessons is to have chosen the song for your first wedding dance. This can be very straight forward for some couples, and a little more challenging for others. We will help you no matter which situation you find yourself in. On the blog you will find many posts about this subject which we encourage you to read.
3) Do you have a preference to how the choreography starts?
Bear with us, as we get a little technical for the choreography: the start of the dance is a prime moment where we can make the routine unique to you and your relationship. Some couples wish to start the dance separate – meaning they enter the dance floor from different areas and “meet” for the dance in the middle of the floor. Depending on the song, this can be a very impressive entrance and opening piece for the dance. Alternatively, some couples prefer to enter the floor together – either due to nerves or because they find it more romantic. Both entrances are beautiful, one is not more difficult than the other, but gives a very different look and feel to the beginning of the dance. In the consultation, we will clarify what your thoughts are, which you prefer and go through the various options with you.
4) Do you wish to incorporate a lift or dip?
The first wedding dance can be a golden moment for some of the best photos from your wedding day – especially if you wish to incorporate a lift or dip. Dips are incredibly cute and are very safe and easy to pull off. Lifts, of course, require a little more practice but we have several great and trusted lifts we can present for you. The lift doesn’t have to challenge the famous Dirty Dancing lift, but some couples would like to incorporate some sort of lift into the dance. Others firmly know they don’t want a lift. Either is completely fine, however, it is important that we, as your instructors, know your preferences.
5) Are there any dress or physical restrictions?
Dancing is a physical activity, therefore it is important to know during the consultation if there are any movements you are unable to do due to injury or otherwise. Likewise, if the dress has some natural restrictions, it is very helpful to know this in advance. Now, we are definitely not going to ask the bride to describe and reveal the dress in details – but a private email or message after the consultation is encouraged if there are any points for concern such as a strapless dress, a tightly fitted dress etc.
6) What happens after the first wedding dance?
It is important to consider what happens at the end of the first dance, so the transition can be as smooth as possible. For instance, is the first wedding dance followed by a father and daughter dance with the bride and her dad, or is the end of the first wedding dance the official start of the party section for the night. Are there any traditions to make note of – either cultural or family – like we ourselves had for our first dance. If you are curious what we did, here is a link to the blog post about our first wedding dance: link. Preparing this together with the venue, DJ or band is great in order to avoid some awkward moments after the first wedding dance has finished and guests are not sure what to do.
As you can hopefully see, we take the preparation of your first wedding dance very seriously and the more details we can cover during the online consultation the easier the dance lessons can flow. It is also a great opportunity to answer any concerns or question you may have – and trust us, there are no silly questions. To make you as a couple able to enjoy your first dance together as newlyweds is our aim, and we can’t wait to get started.
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