{"id":297925,"date":"2021-06-12T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=297925"},"modified":"2024-03-16T12:09:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T12:09:57","slug":"wedding-first-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-first-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Have A First Dance At My Wedding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

First dances! Every couple spends a lot of time thinking about them and many wonder whether they need or even want one.<\/p>\n

\"First<\/p>\n

Help! I Can\u2019t Decide If I Want A First Dance At My Wedding<\/h2>\n

Here are the key pros and cons of having or not having a first dance at your wedding so you make the right choice for you<\/strong>. Your day, your rules.<\/p>\n\n

First Dance Pros<\/h3>\n

\"First<\/p>\n

1. First Dance Romance<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s a fact, first dances are one of the most romantic aspects of a wedding so if you love romance, a first dance is pretty much a must!<\/p>\n

2. Our Song<\/h4>\n

If you and your other half are lucky enough to both love a song, that\u2019s a great reason for having that first dance. If you\u2019d love to dance to that song, go for it!<\/p>\n\n

3. First Dance Memories<\/h4>\n

Your first dance could be one of the perfect wedding moments to look back on. Wedding memories don\u2019t get much better.<\/p>\n

4. Dancing The Night Away<\/h4>\n

Do you dream of having that one intimate, romantic moment on the dance floor with your partner? Maybe you both want to strut your stuff and wow your wedding guests with your first dance?<\/p>\n

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5. First Dance Photos<\/h4>\n

A first dance is one of the major photo opportunities of any wedding and is a great reason to have a first dance.<\/p>\n

6. Live Wedding Bands<\/h4>\n

Having a live wedding band perform your first dance is pretty memorable! Live bands can add a new twist or bring to life a song you love, making your first dance so much fun.<\/p>\n

7. Wedding Tradition<\/h4>\n

First dances are super traditional so if you like the sound of having one of the biggest parts of a wedding, at your wedding, a first dance is for you.<\/p>\n

8. It\u2019s Fun!<\/h4>\n

First dances can be a lot of fun so why not have one?<\/p>\n

First Dance Cons<\/h3>\n

\"First<\/p>\n

1. You Don\u2019t Like Dancing<\/h4>\n

You may not like dancing or feel comfortable with the idea of dancing in front of your whole wedding party.<\/p>\n

2. You Can\u2019t Find The Right Song<\/h4>\n

If you can\u2019t think of song to dance to, maybe skip that first dance. Many couples do and have no regrets.<\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s One Busy Day<\/h4>\n

Your wedding day can feel like a hectic blur sometimes so if you\u2019re feeling like you want to keep your wedding simple, skipping a first dance might be for you.<\/p>\n

4. You Feel Too Nervous!<\/h4>\n

Lots of couples feel understandably nervous or scared about dancing in front of their guests. Many couples don\u2019t want the limelight either so if the thought of a first dance sends you into panic, don\u2019t have one.<\/p>\n

5. You\u2019re Not Having a Traditional Wedding<\/h4>\n

Something becoming far more common is the un-traditional wedding. Couples are casting wedding traditions aside, creating their own unique day. Many couples simply don\u2019t want a first dance for this reason.<\/p>\n

6. It Doesn\u2019t Feel Fun<\/h4>\n

Stress, pressure, embarrassment and expectation are just some of the reasons couples fear or don\u2019t enjoy their first dances. Maybe let those feelings guide you too.<\/p>\n

\"First<\/p>\n

Many couples have first dances but nowadays many choose to skip a first dance so don\u2019t put too much pressure on yourself. Do what feels right for you because your friends and family will love your wedding if you do!<\/strong><\/p>\n

THIS IS A GUEST FEATURE WRITTEN BY \/\/ Jon \/\/ from wedding entertainment agency Seventh Second<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whether you wish to have a first dance at your wedding or not, the choice is YOURS alone. There is no right or wrong answer here, go with what makes you happy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":297930,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6768,3186],"tags":[74],"class_list":["post-297925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-music","category-planning","tag-guest-post"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":297930,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2021\/06\/Amy-Jim-Wiltons-Music-Hall-Wedding-478-Jackson-Co-Photography-copy-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297925"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297925\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/297930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}