How to Choose First Dance Wedding Songs
July 31st, 2009 by Daniel De Henney
With weddings songs, first dance choices are no easy task. Nevertheless, choosing a great wedding song is a very crucial decision. When you have a DJ hired for the wedding or a band that performs wedding songs, first dance preferences have to be usually submitted in advance to ensure the DJ or Band can prepare for it.
The first thing that you should consider with first dance songs is who you are going to be dancing it with. Common wisdom says that with regards to wedding songs, first dance will usually go to the bride and her father. However, things do change, and sometimes it is going to be some the bride and the groom together. Decide for sure what you want the first dance to be.
Once it is determined who is dancing the first dance at the wedding, you should look at the personal taste and preferences of them. If, for example, the father loves evergreens or songs from his era, you might grant him the favor by selecting a first dance wedding song that matches this setting.
When you plan to have the first dance with your future spouse, then this could mean either a more difficult, or easier thing. Many couples have very different music tastes and expectations on how the first dance on the wedding should be like. A good way to get around this is to sit down, talk the issue out and decide on compromises.
Yes, when it comes to wedding songs, first dance and the choice who to do it with can be difficult. One way to solve this problem, is to have the going to be husband and wife brainstorm five songs each and compare whether there are any elements that are similar or whether there is an overlap at all.
Sometimes, even after this process, many couples don’t reach an agreement. Try to repeat the entire loop again and remember to communicate in a honest manner and make sure that you get your ideas across. Some songs carry certain wonderful memories and you should try to explain them to your spouse if they are relevant.
Don’t be afraid of being sappy. With wedding songs, first dance songs are typically made to be sweet. No matter what the song is, if it matches your feelings for the other person, and if they love it too, you have the song you want! It really is okay to be silly and goofy if that’s what you want.
Don’t rush. Relax and make a wise decision for the wedding song that makes both of you happy and those that will be dancing it. At the end of the day it’s most important that you do dance the dance together!
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