A wedding is one of the most important events in every person’s life. I really want everything to go perfectly, fun and well. So that not only the newlyweds, but also the guests remember this day with a smile and warmth in their souls.
You need to carefully prepare for any event, because only all the points taken into account will help make this day the best in the life of the newlyweds. Our wonderful website will help you in preparing for the main event of your life. Let's look at how to beautifully announce the first dance of the newlyweds at a wedding, and how to lead up to it.
What should the first dance of young people be like?
In addition to the fact that he should be gentle and sensual, he should also be beautiful. An inexperienced toastmaster may think that nothing really depends on him here, because the whole point is in the ability or inability of the newlyweds to dance. And he will be wrong. Yes, not all newlyweds know how to dance beautifully, not everyone goes to a choreographer to do a choreographed dance, and this choreographed dance doesn’t always turn out just “super”, but even the gentle “trambling” of the newlyweds to the music can be turned into a beautiful show if desired.
If the future newlyweds, even with a strong desire, can hardly be called good dancers, then perhaps they should not try to do a choreographed dance. Lessons from a choreographer may not lead to the desired result. As a result, at a wedding, two absolutely “stiff” people with stone faces, stumbling and forgetting movements, will perform a beautiful dance, and not always keeping in time with the music. And in case of failure, where is the guarantee that the bride will not be upset to the point of tears? Therefore, even at “pre-wedding” meetings with the newlyweds, it is worth paying attention to the first dance, talking about the pitfalls that lie in wait for inexperienced and not very capable dancers, offering them several options that, even from a simple “stomping in an embrace,” will make a beautiful show for guests, not inferior in colorfulness to staged dance.
Examples of eyeliners for stylized weddings
A wedding celebration united by a single style is great. The range of options narrows, and you can immediately discard what is unnecessary and inappropriate.
When selecting ideas, it is useful to brainstorm. Everyone can participate in it - from the toastmaster to parents.
It is important to write down any, even the most crazy, proposals, then, through discussion, remove the unnecessary and come to a common decision. The simplest dance number looks cool when presented properly.
Sensual music and the created atmosphere (smoke, play of light, final fireworks) will enhance the impression even of primitive steps.
At a classic wedding
Classic dance is primarily the waltz. It is mesmerizing and breathtaking.
And when performed by newlyweds it is doubly beautiful. Moreover, the choice of music is huge, and there are no special requirements for clothing. Therefore, newlyweds often perform it directly in their wedding dresses.
A good way to lead up to the first waltz would be to transition into it from the dance of the young wife with her father. The daughter dances with her father, the groom comes up and invites his beloved, as if taking her away from under her parent’s wing. The picture turns out to be very sincere and touching to the point of tears.
Our contemporary, Igor Larionov, has interesting poems that will help announce the exit of the newlyweds: “Now let’s hold our breath and just admire this beautiful couple.”
The sensual, intimate theme of the poem goes well with quiet reading to the accompaniment of rising music, with dim lighting (candles).
At a wedding in Russian style
This version of the celebration involves interesting original wedding traditions.
The style of such weddings is expressed in the appearance of the newlyweds (traditional national or similar outfits) and characteristic jokes and poems.
It’s interesting to play up the couple’s performance perhaps like this. The bride begins to dance alone cheerfully and fervently (she can be assisted by a professional dancer).
The groom appears and takes her away from the circle. The young people dance together, surrounded by guests. Afterwards it is appropriate to move on to the tradition of lighting the family hearth.
First dance of the young. The emergence of a tradition
Choreographic art, like culture in general, is connected with the history of the people and their traditions. The first dance of newlyweds is a very touching tradition. As it turns out, the dance of newlyweds has survived to this day from ancient times. Back in the time of the great Emperor Peter 1, when a ball was an integral part of the wedding ceremony.
It was the young people who opened this ball. Previously, all the newlyweds danced the classic waltz, but gradually it fades into the background and the dance floor takes over and delights the guests with an individually choreographed dance that tells the story of their love.
General information
Choosing the right production on your own is not easy; it is better to turn to a professional choreographer. You shouldn’t skimp on this issue; a specialist can discover talents in you that you didn’t even suspect. It is easier for a specialist to understand your weaknesses and suggest easier movements, which in the end will look majestic and graceful in your performance. A very important point is the choice of musical accompaniment - it is the music that will help make your performance frank, beautiful and memorable. Dancing to slow music is the choice of most couples. It is touching, romantic and matches the wedding atmosphere. It seems that it is impossible to surprise anyone with such a dance, but this is not so. An experienced choreographer can choreograph a dance to romantic slow music, which guests will admire in one breath. Dance with a joke. It all depends on the wishes and fantasies of the newlyweds; such a dance can combine various elements and capabilities of the performers. Often, newlyweds choose an intriguing masquerade ball as their first dance. Luxurious outfits are complemented by masks; the dance immerses those present in the times of past centuries.
Dance-story. This production is a kind of extraordinary story of lovers that will surprise and intrigue those present. This choice will be an excellent solution for newlyweds who do not have special dancing abilities.
An interesting solution would be a surprise dance for the bride and groom. Such a joint dance can surprise not only guests, but also the young spouse. Sometimes, grooms are not averse to surprising their beloved and present guests. For this, as a rule, loyal comrades are involved. These are very incendiary numbers that carry a lot of positive emotions and a positive mood. A surprise dance with guests could be a very original idea. It’s not difficult to prepare, but how many impressions all participants in this action will receive!
The meaning and role of the first wedding dance
Just as guests express respect for the newlyweds through dance, so the newlyweds express their friendly attitude towards the guests. But the main condition is that the bride and groom must be the first to dance their dance. This is a wonderful tradition.
In dance, young people demonstrate their love for each other, through movements, without words. This is a very romantic and tender moment, like a story about their feelings that is told through body language. Through dance, the newlyweds convey their emotions and how they trust each other.
The first dance is a silent declaration of love for each other. But in the presence of family, friends, parents. It’s kind of like proving and confirming the sincerity of feelings in front of everyone.
The first dance of the newlyweds has always occupied the main place at the wedding; it sets the spirit of the entire celebration, and it was this that gave birth to another of the many wedding signs. The way young people dance, this is the kind of family life that awaits the couple.
It’s not just that all the guests carefully watch the young couple, tracking their emotions on their faces. For the first dance, the newlyweds are allocated the center of the hall, and all the guests stand around the groom and, holding hands, dance. This circle carries a highly symbolic idea. The idea of uniting two families into one whole, which will serve as maximum support for the young.
General information
Choosing the right production on your own is not easy; it is better to turn to a professional choreographer. You shouldn’t skimp on this issue; a specialist can discover talents in you that you didn’t even suspect. It is easier for a specialist to understand your weaknesses and suggest easier movements, which in the end will look majestic and graceful in your performance. A very important point is the choice of musical accompaniment - it is the music that will help make your performance frank, beautiful and memorable.
Dancing to slow music is the choice of most couples. It is touching, romantic and matches the wedding atmosphere. It seems that it is impossible to surprise anyone with such a dance, but this is not so. An experienced choreographer can choreograph a dance to romantic slow music, which guests will admire in one breath.
Dance with a joke. It all depends on the wishes and fantasies of the newlyweds; such a dance can combine various elements and capabilities of the performers. Often, newlyweds choose an intriguing masquerade ball as their first dance. Luxurious outfits are complemented by masks; the dance immerses those present in the times of past centuries.
Dance-story. This production is a kind of extraordinary story of lovers that will surprise and intrigue those present. This choice will be an excellent solution for newlyweds who do not have special dancing abilities.
An interesting solution would be a surprise dance for the bride and groom. Such a joint dance can surprise not only guests, but also the young spouse. Sometimes, grooms are not averse to surprising their beloved and present guests. For this, as a rule, loyal comrades are involved. These are very incendiary numbers that carry a lot of positive emotions and a positive mood. A surprise dance with guests could be a very original idea. It’s not difficult to prepare, but how many impressions all participants in this action will receive!
Words for the first dance of the newlyweds at a wedding in verse and prose
A wedding consists entirely of touching and beautiful moments. One of them is the first dance of the bride and groom. What adds to its importance is that young people often carefully prepare and rehearse, trying to surprise guests and show their abilities.
Often such an act goes beyond the usual “slow” and develops into a large-scale flash mob in which friends and parents participate. The result is a truly impressive performance that evokes sincere tears and delight, which is why the words for the first dance of the newlyweds at a wedding are of decisive importance.
Ideas
The moment when newlyweds invite each other for the first time is difficult to ruin. But often presenters do not attach much importance to words, using familiar rhymes and standard phrases.
When announcing the first dance (as indeed during the entire wedding evening), sincerity is important. It is necessary to avoid clericalism and cliches: “And now our delightful newlyweds will merge in a dance.”
Hackneyed compliments and undisguised flattery, which presenters sometimes indulge in, are also undesirable: “There is no one in the world more beautiful than our bride Masha, and the groom Petya is handsome, we are happy to announce their first waltz.” There is no point in heating up the already exciting atmosphere with words on the eve of the performance.
In case of a sudden hitch (the music stopped, they fell, they got confused in the movements), it is important to react with lightning speed, to distract attention from the young people with a joke, a toast, like: “How lucky the guy is - such a cool girl at his feet!” This way the bride and groom will come to their senses and cope with their anxiety.
You definitely need to check all the details a hundred and one times. Balloons, soap bubbles, flowers, confetti - everything should be at hand and in good condition. I would also like to say about suitable clothes and shoes. The model and length of the wedding dress should not interfere with movement, as should a very high heel.
In prose
Each pair has its own distinctive feature. You need to try to highlight it, focusing on it, while adding specifics.
The words will take on meaning and volume: “our gentle, romantic Masha”, “brutal groom Petya”. You can announce the performance of the young people either against the background of music or in silence (this will even emphasize the importance of the moment). It is important not to “spread your thoughts.” Simple sincere words, addressing the newlyweds by name is what is needed.
If the newlyweds prepared the performance in advance (on their own or with a choreographer), then it is appropriate to present it in a special way, for example, as a thank you to the guests or as a sign of gratitude to the parents.
In verse
Making a performance in verse is a much more difficult task. We need simple, understandable, succinct words, but without primitive rhymes like “jackdaw-stick, bride-place.” Rhyming liners are often replicated in large numbers; the same thing is heard at different wedding evenings.
To avoid this, you can try to compose something worthwhile yourself or seek help from a competent and experienced specialist. Also, as an option, it is always possible to modify the existing text (replace individual words, insert names).
A win-win option is poems by famous poets (Pushkin, Asadov, Rozhdestvensky) or lyrics of songs, including modern ones. But: it is not forbidden to remake modern texts; it is preferable to read classics only in the original.
For example:
“Dear newlyweds, many bright and colorful days of family life await you ahead. And today you are setting out on a voyage together, and the two of you will have to act in such a way that the sea of life on which you are destined to sail is called “The Sea of Love, Joy and Happiness.” Hug each other, from now on you two will sail together on the Sea of Love. So that your love becomes stronger every day, we ask you to give us a Dance in the Sea of Love.”
Or: “Love is a magical feeling that makes hearts tremble. It makes your eyes light up in a special way, and it seems as if wings are growing. Our lovers also want to soar above the world and fly into the Clouds of Happiness on the wings of love. So take each other's hands and step forward boldly. May your flight together in life be happy and long. From now on you are husband and wife, The rings on your hands shine. In the first dance, cling to each other, love takes you into the clouds.”
How to prepare a speech yourself
Previously, the dance at weddings was classical - the newlyweds danced the waltz, without trying to surprise their guests with complex movements. Nowadays, many people want to make their celebration original, so extraordinary solutions are becoming more and more common. You can make a choice in favor of one dance style or another based on the following points.
- Own wishes. The bride and groom can watch recordings of different wedding dance performances to choose the technique they like best.
- Characters of future newlyweds. For people with a calm disposition, measured and romantic options are suitable, while bright and liberated individuals can easily perform a fast, fiery and passionate dance.
- Physical training. Some dance figures require partners to have at least minimal choreographic skills, and to perform lifts, physical strength is required, both for the groom and the bride.
- Time left. Complex movements require a long time to learn. Staging a wedding dance, taking lessons - all this takes time, although the classic waltz is mastered relatively quickly.
- Wedding style. It is necessary to ensure that the dance number is in harmony with the overall created atmosphere at the celebration.
A beautifully choreographed wedding dance consists of many nuances
Particular attention should be paid to the physical characteristics of the bride and groom. In particular, you need to pay attention to the difference in height
Ideally, professional partners are selected in such a way that the man is no more than 15 cm taller than the woman, and both are in good physical shape.
The bride and groom rarely meet these standards, so they have to come up with tricks. Depending on all these factors, the production is chosen. The first wedding dance should look beautiful.
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Ideas for unusual congratulations
Below we have collected several original ways to congratulate your friends on their wedding day.
Dance
A surprise in the form of a dance can be prepared in various forms:
- friends dance;
- joint dance of the groom with friends;
- dance with guest artists;
- an event in the form of a dance flash mob with all the guests of the holiday - for it it is enough to learn and show those present a few simple dance moves that do not require much physical activity.
In the video below you can watch a cool dance and musical congratulation from friends:
Newlyweds dance with friends:
Story or life story
You can tell a real story from the life of young people, a story of friendship or acquaintance. The original and funny ending of the story can be carefully translated into a toast and wishes, and then given as a gift.
If time permits, prepare a whole story. You can arrange it in the form of a book-album (you will need a classic photo album without files, where you can paste memorable photographs, decorative elements and enter the text of the story).
Video clip
Video greetings can be made in various formats:
- music video (or video with photos of the bride and groom);
- video in interview format with interesting questions and answers;
- videos with wishes of happiness from family, friends, colleagues, former classmates, schoolmates or even random passers-by;
- video with a plot (some kind of fictional story related to the newlyweds. At the same time, the groom’s friends play themselves. You can come up with unusual plot moves, make parodies of popular films and even add special effects).
Music video from friends:
Video greetings from friends:
Song
A unique musical greeting will be remembered for a long time - you can record it yourself or use the services of an invited professional performer. During the event, you can sing it live, and also give the newlyweds a disc with the recorded song.
Photo collage or slide show
To create a collage or slide show, you need to select the most interesting, successful photographs.
Congratulatory art, drawing or poster depicting a couple is not only a reminder of an important date, but also an original interior decoration
Firework
The fireworks will be a real surprise - the end of the wedding ceremony will be decorated with light visual effects of fireworks in the form of figures. High-altitude pyrotechnics (rockets, Roman candles, balloons) are more expensive, and professional skills are required to launch them.
If you have a small budget or unsuitable weather conditions, you can use an alternative option: order large sparklers for everyone present. This will be a beautiful end to the evening.
Scene
If a large group of friends is preparing a surprise for the celebration, you can try to organize a small performance and act out a mini-scene, remaking a famous work or showing in person the story of how the couple met and developed their relationship.
An original, friendly greeting is a memorable wedding gift, the memory of which the newlyweds will keep for many years. Many of the gifts made independently will take a well-deserved place in the archives of the young family and will be reviewed several times.
Useful recommendations for selection
A wedding dance is not at all a demonstration performance to surprise guests and please aunts, grandmothers and other relatives.
Yes, the dance is part of the script, very beautiful and touching, but, first of all, it is an expression of the young people’s feelings for each other. Therefore, before choosing a wedding dance, there are several important points to consider.
- If a couple cannot boast of choreographic training, it is better to give preference to a simple composition. In the dance of newlyweds, the main thing is not intricate pirouettes, but sincerity of feelings;
- The dance number must be rehearsed in advance, literally to the point of automaticity, so as not to get confused in front of numerous guests. At rehearsals you need to be in wedding dresses, otherwise at the most inopportune moment the bride may get tangled in a long skirt;
- The newlywed's outfit itself should be in harmony with the dance style. It is good to perform waltz and foxtrot in a classic dress. But Latin rhythms require bolder and more open styles; 2.5 minutes (maximum 3) is the optimal duration of the young people’s performance. Any longer is tiring for both the couple and the guests;
- If the bride or groom has forgotten the movements, improvisation will help out. And in general, dance steps pale in comparison to the strength of the lovers’ feelings, their tenderness towards each other. There is no substitute for sincerity with a well-rehearsed production;
- Both should like the dance! If some movements confuse one of the newlyweds, there is no need to include them in the composition.
Who to contact?
It is best to entrust the production to a professional. This could be a private choreographer, school or dance studio. Specialists will take into account your wishes, offer options and work with you on all the necessary movements and their sequence.
The main advantage of a production under the guidance of a teacher will be classes in a spacious room, which the school or studio will certainly provide. It’s worth honing your skills in a fairly large hall, because at the actual celebration the newlyweds will have the entire dance floor available for their wedding dance.
Reference! There are wedding dance studios focused specifically on working with newlyweds.