Memorable Special Dances Really Impress Your Guests
There was a recent posting on one of the DJ discussion forums Carol and I frequent where a video on youtube was posted showing an interesting bride and grooms first dance. The best part was the wedding reception guests reaction to it and the fun the couple were having. It really was impressive and didn't look that hard to learn. Titled "Wedding dance with a twist" it is neat and fun. I know that their guests won't forget this reception any time soon.
At a wedding reception we did a few years ago the bride asked us to play one of the more traditional slow father daughter dances. I think it was butterfly kisses or something like that. But she wanted us to fade into the Top Gun theme Danger Zone after 20 or 30 seconds. Apparently it was her fathers favorite song and it always got his feet moving. I wish I could describe the look on his face when he realized what was happening. They both lit up the dance floor for the rest of the song. The brides mother came up later to tell us that she didn't know he could move like that. Just a little bit of planning can go a long way in this area.
You could have members of your wedding party choreograph a dance to a specific song. Thriller by Michael Jackson is something everyone is familiar with and is easily recognizable. With a little bit of work your wedding party could put on a show that your guests will never forget. The following clip (also on youtube) is titled "Thriller Wedding" and shows how well something like this can be the hit of your party.
Another example shows how four groomsmen choreographed a Special Dance for the bride and groom titled "Ok Go Dance At My Sisters Wedding". Don't forget to watch and listen to the reaction of the guests. This type of thing goes over so well and makes for such wonderful memories.
Remember, it's your day and if you would like to do something like this then go for it. It could be something simple and easy or as elaborate as you want. There are dance studios available in the area that would be glad to help you choreograph a special dance. Or maybe you have a friend who can help.