Wedding dance 101: the basics explained

Even the shortest aspect on YouTube offers so many options for your wedding reception dance program. Whether you choose a traditional waltz or something real, rule number one is that there is no rule! Here are some possible options.
The old style routine
The couple are dancing alone. The most important point here is the proof. You have had enough warnings. Some couples do not have an end to the problems and stage a show. They choreographed their "number" and amazed their guests. Obviously, it's not necessary, but it's really a good idea to learn the steps of each dance you want. The world is watching, so do the right thing.

Then, the parents will participate. The father of the bride will dance with his daughter and the groom's mother will dance with his son. Then, the husband's father will answer the bride's father and dance with his new daughter-in-law.

Then, the parents form couples so that the mother of the bride and the father of the husband dance together as father of the bride and mother of the husband.

What happens if there is a single parent or relative by marriage? Well, as explained in rule number one, there are no rules, so you adapt to your situation.
The old style routine
This is much more common nowadays. Spouses dance alone and complete the full number. Then, the married couple becomes a member of the married couple and several couples dance. The best man will dance with the first maid of honor (Matron of Honor) and the groom will dance with the second bridesmaid, and so on. During this second dance, couples can change partners, which means that the best man will dance with the bride, the groom with a bridesmaid, etc.

The third and last phase of this modern variant involves the participation of all who wish to participate.

The most important advantage of the modern or old-fashioned routine is that it avoids any possible discomfort if the parents of the bride and / or groom have a new partner.
The overall routine
It's your marriage and you set the rules. Do you like everyone doing the same routine? It can be a simple dance in a barn, a pokey hockey or a specific routine specifically designed for your wedding.

If you want the latter, create a DVD with instructions and distribute copies to your guests for your big day. It's a lot of effort and more costs, but it can have a fantastic effect. The best advice is KISS, which means Keep It Simple, Stupid.

This marriage has definitely brought the overall routine to the next level. A must to watch!

Get your program right
When did you have these special dances? A good timekeeping idea is to do the first dance after the main course - remember that there might be an entree for the main course - and immediately after cutting the cake. Ask the MC to announce that the bride and groom are going to the dance floor to avoid confusion. Keep your guests well informed.