Asian Weddings - The First Dance Song

Couples wedded to each other for five, seven, ten and even twenty five or thirty years are seen to nostalgically recall their first dance song, after saying those magical words - "I do". It is indeed a special day when a couple becomes "man and wife", and a celebration of their commitment and love to one another takes place.

It is often seen that couples even prior to being engaged, plan hard about the perfect wedding song which would be played when they would share their first dance. The first dance between a bride and her groom does more than set the tone of the wedding reception. It reflects the tone of the union - stepping formally into a new world for the first time as a couple. The first dance song selection should be such that it shows your sincere love in front of the onlookers - family and friends who will watch your love blossoming and both of you growing as a lovely couple.

Tips on selecting the first dance song

• The song you select for your first dance must be a reflection of the distinctive personality - the uniqueness of your relationship. The lyrics must set in a romantic atmosphere and speak on your love as well as future together. The pace of the song should ideally be adequately slow to allow you both to hold on to each other closely and sway gently and steadily to the beat.

• The selection of the first dance song should synchronize with the wedding theme. Keep in mind when selecting the song about whether the wedding is an informal and small affair or whether it is an extravagantly grand ceremony. Wedding themes can be Classic, Tropical, Country or Disney. The first dance song must ideally fit to this theme and not function against it.

• Talk openly with your partner about possible songs. You must sit down and patiently jot down about ten of both your and your partner's favourite artists. It is very likely you will have at least a few common songs and artists. Again, your partner's choice may suddenly spark a fresh song idea in you. After having the list ready, listen to a few in order to find out whether these are the ones which will fit in. Try to be patient and have fun going through the entire process of selection.

• You can narrow your search for the song on the basis of the dance you both would like to lean on. Should it be slow or moderately slow number?

• Go through entire library of songs and albums which your partner, friends, family members and you personally possess by song clips. You will get rapid ideas when you hear these playing. Jot these songs down for you to revisit later.

• Finally you can take the advice of your DJ or the music band you are hiring. They surely would have a list of first dance songs ranging from oldies to present day numbers.

One final word of caution - selection of your first dance song should be a pleasurable experience for you to cherish and not something to stress you out. Have fun and enjoy the experience.

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Sat Bhatti of OccAsianZ | Asian Wedding Planners & Event Management Specialists
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