Choosing a wedding dance song can be a cause of much contention, often either the bride and/or groom is rather uncomfortable about the thought of having to dance in front of all their friends and family, understandably so! I have witnessed countless first dances and taken note of what song the couple selected and how it worked in the context of the wedding. I think it is really important to note that there is no such thing as a "correct" wedding dance song. The deeply personal nature of music means any song that is personal to you as a couple can and should be used. Both couples and guests tend to get stuck in the image of what a wedding dance song should be, taken to the extreme I have spoken to couples who have selected a particular song based on the fact that it was a popular and "acceptable" choice rather than a song that had personal meaning to them. Do yourself a favour and don't be swayed by popular convention, your wedding is exactly that, YOUR wedding, as such it should be based on your personal taste, likes and dislikes. Although technically any piece of music could be used as a wedding dance song there are a few things to consider. Not of little consequence is your dancing skills as a couple and what style of dance you feel comfortable partaking in. For couples who only feel up to the task of holding each other as you sway gently then it's probably best to choose a slow song with a mellow beat, trying to slow dance to the the Ramones may not be the best option out there! Of course there are those of you out there who actually wish to put on a performance, to create a fun lively atmosphere and kick the party straight into full tilt. Having said this, another option is to work with the fact neither of you can dance and use that to your advantage. Such an option could be to choose a fun, upbeat wedding dance song and put on a funny "they clearly can't dance but don't care and are having fun" performance. Such a work of art can be the best way to get your guests in an equally fun mood, after all, if you lead the way and show them your wedding is about having fun it will show them they too can let there hair down and "party on Wayne!" Although I encourage you to sit down with your partner and think about what songs are really special to you as a couple I may as well list a few wedding dance songs I have witnessed, enjoyed or simply like the idea of!
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