Tips & Tricks
Here are a few tips and tricks to consider before your big wedding day.
Choosing Your Song For Your Wedding Dance
The song you choose for your first wedding dance should mean something and be special to both of you. If you don’t have a special song, that’s ok too, but it would be best having something picked before your first dance lesson to eliminate any time wasted in your lesson. Even though the couple may have different taste in music, we suggest you pick something you BOTH like.
If you are struggling to choose just one song, bring your top 2 or 3 choices to your first dance lesson and we can discuss what would work best for you.
When should we start Dance Lessons?
3 months before the wedding would be a good time to start dance lessons which will allow you to get comfortable with the routine and make a decision on how many lessons you think you will need and how often you would like them whether it is weekly or fortnightly etc. Apart from learning a specialised choreographed routine, starting 3 months before the wedding may even allow you to learn some moves for the reception.
You will be able to learn some basic dance steps, twirls, dips and lifts or whatever you choose to put together an amazing choreographed routine that will look natural and romantic for your special dance.
On your first dance lesson, it’s always a good idea to discuss what you are wanting to get out of your dance and if you have any special requests. It does depend on how much time and effort you’re willing to put into your dance both in the lesson and practising at home for us to best assist you and get you ready for your special day.
Talk to me about your wedding dance lessons and we can map out a suitable time table to ensure your dance is memorable on your big day!
What shoes to wear for your wedding dance – tips for the bride?
There are those ladies out there that can run marathons in heels and those that just love to walk around barefoot all day, every day. There are no rules about your wedding day. It’s your day so you make up the rules! This is the same when it comes to your wedding dance.
You may choose to stick with the heels you have been wearing all day or you may choose to change to a block heel, ballet flats for comfort or even go barefoot. If you choose to go without heels, be mindful of the height difference between you and your partner.
We do however recommend you go with similar shoes you have been wearing in your dance lessons. If you have been practising in joggers and then all of a sudden on your wedding night try to dance in 3 inch heels, you will definitely notice the difference.
Find some shoes with a similar height heel to your wedding shoes and wear those for your lessons.
Do we need to dance for the whole song?
Keep it simple! With so many things to think about on the day, you don’t want to be worrying about remembering a long dance routine! Keep it short and sweet. The average song is about 3-minutes long. If you have picked a song that’s longer than that and you don’t want to dance for the entire song, you can either have the DJ fade it out at the 3-minute mark or have it professionally cut.