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When you think about a wedding, what is the moment during the day you enjoy the most. Is it the walk down the aisle, the i do’s, the bouquet toss? Every person has their own personal favourite. However, in general, most people would agree that the most special moment of the entire day is the moment the bride and groom take to the dance floor for the first dance.
It is the first dance that really gives the guests a look into the couple itself. Their love, their life, their commitment is apparent during these few precious minutes. We, as guests, are instantly taken into a private moment shared by two people who have chosen to publicly declare to the world that they are forever one.
For the bride and groom, the first dance represents the moment during the wedding day when they can finally relax and enjoy the festivities they are about to embark on. Plus, it is finally a second to spend by themselves, if you will, during a day when all eyes and attention is on them. It is an instant to speak privately with each other and to enjoy the fact that their commitment has now officially been confirmed.
The first dance is the turning point between the day’s serious and official aspect and the celebration. It sets a tone, a mood and marks the beginning of the party! With so much riding on it, how do you pick the right first song to dance to?
Even though the first song is such an important decision, there really is no right or wrong. It really is only about the two of you and you should pick a song that reflects your relationship. Maybe you already have a favourite song? Maybe the song you first danced to became “your song” and you continue to enjoy it every time you hear it? Maybe there is one song in particular that really outlines what the two of you are all about as a couple?
You and your spouse are really the only two people who can truly say what piece of music evokes heartfelt emotion in both of you. If, however, you are at a complete loss and can’t think of what you should dance to on your wedding day, fret not!
Wedding experts always love to add their two bits about what songs make the perfect ones for wedding first dances and there are no better experts than the ones playing the music. Ask your DJ what the top wedding songs in Canada are and take some time to listen to them with your partner. If any of those speak to you, then you have found your match.
One rule of thumb: don’t listen to your chosen song too much leading up to the wedding. You want to keep it fresh and exciting so that when you do actually hit the dance floor, it will inspire and move you as much as it did when you first heard it. Enjoy!
