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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

The first dance! Are you winging it, practicing, or taking lessons?

Lynnie, on April 11, 2018 at 3:31 PM

Posted in Wedding Reception 38

All eyes will be on you and your dance moves , so what's your plan? Are you taking lessons or choreographing the first dance? Or are you keeping it short and sweet? Photo by The Grovers in Newport Beach, CA, featured on WeddingWire's instagram ! For first dance tips and ideas, check out: 5...

All eyes will be on you and your dance moves Smiley shame , so what's your plan? Are you taking lessons or choreographing the first dance? Or are you keeping it short and sweet?


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Photo by The Grovers in Newport Beach, CA, featured on WeddingWire's instagram !


For first dance tips and ideas, check out: 5 Ways NOT To Embarrass Yourself On The Dance Floor ,

First Dance Songs Dance Instructors Wish You’d Pick, and 8 Helpful Tips for Choosing a First Dance Song.

38 Comments

  • Mrs. H
    Master September 2019
    Mrs. H ·
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    I am an Amazon with two left feet... definitely need to take dance lessons, lol.

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  • hannnnahhhh
    VIP May 2018
    hannnnahhhh ·
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    We are taking dance lessons. A big reason why is my anxiety. It'll help me focus on the dance and not all the people staring at me! It's been a blast too!
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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
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    I know people talk down about the slow sway dance or whatever it's called, but I couldn't imagine doing anything else, and have never seen anything other than that at a wedding.

    FH is very animated - he's always singing to me - and we'll both be very emotional, so it will probably be a little entertaining at least.

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  • O
    Master October 2017
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    We took a few dance lessons, it was very fun, but really expensive (got the speil: "for $8,000 more it will be like dancing with the stars." I'm, nope.) we got the basics down, and that was good enough for us.
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  • FutureMrs.L
    Master September 2018
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    We’re thinking of taking lessons, however i used to be a ballet dancer and instructor. I feel like I could learn through YouTube and teach him. 🙂 We don’t need to be Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Lol

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    Dedicated June 2018
    Dbs623 ·
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    We took lessons, not to our song but just in general

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  • Shai
    VIP August 2018
    Shai ·
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    We’re kind of winging it but I think we’ll practice slow dancing together a little because I’m so short and FH is tall
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  • ColoradoAshley
    Dedicated October 2018
    ColoradoAshley ·
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    I’ve danced my whole life and dancing is very important to me. FH isn’t a fan at all. I use to teach country couples dancing for a few years. I asked that the biggest present he could get for me is to learn with me, take lessons at my old stomping grounds, and have our first dance together feel great. I’m beyond excited!

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  • Bridecb
    Devoted June 2018
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    We are taking dance lessons with our first dance song. We've had our intro lesson so far and it was super fun and romantic. Def recommend if you're considering it! Smiley love

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  • Mrs J
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    We're taking lessons (although have fallen behind recently upon purchasing a new house, painting said house, and moving). We're not doing a choreographed routine, but didn't want to just sway to our song either. Dance lessons are expensive, but worth it I believe. It's been a good relationship builder too. 🙂
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    Devoted May 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    Planning on taking a couple of lessons. I know the basics of ballroom.dancing, but FH can't dance.
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  • DC Wife 10.27.18
    Master October 2018
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    We are winging it. Keeping it short and sweet. Asking couples to join us on the dance floor about 30 seconds into the song.
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  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
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    We are talking dance lessons. The first was last night and it was surprisingly fun! That being said, we're just learning several moves for our song - no bells/whistles/choreography!

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  • Harleybeachbride
    Master May 2017
    Harleybeachbride ·
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    It wasn't for the first dance, but I honored my dad who passed away from cancer by dancing w my brother (his only son) and it was also a surprise for our mom. We only two pro lessons....it was great!

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  • Liana
    VIP March 2017
    Liana ·
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    We didn't practice or prepared. We just kept it short and sweet and just did a simple slow dance nothing complex.

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  • Jaea
    Dedicated September 2018
    Jaea ·
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    I lucked out and found the sweetest romantic who oftens pulls me into a slow dance at the most random of moments. I think we'll be fine Smiley smile
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    Savvy June 2018
    Misty ·
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    We’re winging it and hoping for the best! If nothing else our guest will enjoy my two left feet😂
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  • Catjam
    Expert October 2018
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    My FH and I are going to"wing it".... I LOVE slow dancing with him!
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