Brides are always looking for that one thing to make their wedding memorable. Some look towards the food to make an impact, while others believe it is the flowers that stand out. Then there are those that insist on the cake being the big bang. All of those are important, but if you really want to have your guests walk away with something to talk about, think about dance lessons.
Nothing is more boring than watching the happy couple people sway back and forth (YAWN) to a song that is 5 minutes long. I promise you, people would rather be at the bar than watch that suffering. One of the most memorable first dances I have ever seen was a wedding we did about 4 years ago at the Peabody Hotel. The food was basic, the centerpieces and decor - standard hotel ballroom simple. But the dance: WOW!!! The song was Prince’s “Adore” and the couple did the most amazing, sensual, and spicy tango. All 300 guests had their eyes on the couple as they danced together for the first time as husband and wife. That hot night in July, those two owned that dance floor. I swear I saw steam rising from the floor. At the end of the song, the couple received a standing ovation from all 300 guests.
I still tell that story to all my clients, just like it was last weekend. A few lessons with a professional dance instructor at Memphis Ballroom Dance will make a huge difference and give you the confidence you may lack. So many of my clients say that they don’t like alot of attention. Well here’s the deal - it is your wedding day, you are the only one in a dress and veil, and they all came to see you, so you are going to get the attention – SORRY. If all eyes are going to be on you then you might as well give them something to remember.
Watch a little Dancing with the Stars, pick out a few dances that you like, then choose a few songs and make that call to your local dance studio. Discuss the ideas that you have and they can help you pair the song and the dance together. Call both sets of parents and make it a date night. A lot of dads don’t feel comfortable dancing, so why not bring the parents along to get a few pointers as well? They will appreciate you thinking of them. Your guests will be dazzled and will swear that your whole family are descendants of Fred Astaire himself.
Happy Planning!
Angela
Hi Angela, thanks for the kind words. On our new location we have the ability rent for parties, so people can actually learn and practice on the same floor they perform their dance
maybe you’ll make some time and come and check us out??… just a thought…