afton travers wedding firstdance Credit: Kayla Barker
If there’s one thing that’s a staple at weddings (you know, other than the happy couple and the vows), it’s dancing. While most of the fun that happens on the dance floor is for the guests, there are a few dances that are meant for certain important people in the bride’s and groom’s lives. See if any of the following appeal to you-and your special someones-before you finalize your reception dances. RELATED: DO THESE 8 THINGS TO GET EVERYONE DANCING AT YOUR WEDDING First Dance This is such a meaningful dance to some couples that they take professional lessons for months before. Others just wing it. Both types will make guests cheer should you choose to do one. Father-Daughter It may be the first time the father and bride have shared formal dance together. But no matter-the whole “Daddy’s little girl” vibe will prevail and guests will need a tissue or two. Mother-Son Songs can be corny (“Sunrise, Sunset”) or heartfelt (“You Raise Me Up”) but nothing expresses the sentiment of the moment more than the joy on Mom’s face as she takes a spin around the dance floor with her son. Grandfather-Bride Any bride lucky enough to have her grandfather in attendance at her wedding shouldn’t miss taking a few steps to the music with him. Grandmother-Groom Just like with Grandpa and the bride, a groom should take advantage of his beloved grandma being at the wedding by surprising her with a dance. RELATED: 7 WEDDING ETIQUETTE TIPS YOU DON’T HAVE TO FOLLOW ANYMORE Stepparent-Bride or Groom If your stepmom or stepdad was pivotal in your life growing up, consider doing a dance together. Make sure you get a thumb’s up from any parent who might get upset if he/she wasn’t consulted beforehand. Godparent-Bride or Groom If this person is dear to you, thank them for a lifetime of support and guidance with a twirl around the floor. Anniversary Dance This dance honors married couples in attendance. There are several ways to do it but the most popular is all married couples start out on the dance floor and as the song progresses, the DJ asks anyone who has been married the shortest amount of time to leave the dance floor until the longest married twosome is left. The Dollar Dance Anyone who wants to dance with the bride has to give her one dollar. It may be a European tradition but brides from all over the planet are embracing it too. Line Dances Group dances will always be popular. They’re easy to learn and give shy non-dancers a chance to bust a move without feeling self-conscious.
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afton travers wedding firstdance Credit: Kayla Barker
afton travers wedding firstdance Credit: Kayla Barker
afton travers wedding firstdance
Credit: Kayla Barker
If there’s one thing that’s a staple at weddings (you know, other than the happy couple and the vows), it’s dancing. While most of the fun that happens on the dance floor is for the guests, there are a few dances that are meant for certain important people in the bride’s and groom’s lives. See if any of the following appeal to you-and your special someones-before you finalize your reception dances.
RELATED: DO THESE 8 THINGS TO GET EVERYONE DANCING AT YOUR WEDDING
First Dance
This is such a meaningful dance to some couples that they take professional lessons for months before. Others just wing it. Both types will make guests cheer should you choose to do one.
Father-Daughter
It may be the first time the father and bride have shared formal dance together. But no matter-the whole “Daddy’s little girl” vibe will prevail and guests will need a tissue or two.
Mother-Son
Songs can be corny (“Sunrise, Sunset”) or heartfelt (“You Raise Me Up”) but nothing expresses the sentiment of the moment more than the joy on Mom’s face as she takes a spin around the dance floor with her son.
Grandfather-Bride
Any bride lucky enough to have her grandfather in attendance at her wedding shouldn’t miss taking a few steps to the music with him.
Grandmother-Groom
Just like with Grandpa and the bride, a groom should take advantage of his beloved grandma being at the wedding by surprising her with a dance.
RELATED: 7 WEDDING ETIQUETTE TIPS YOU DON’T HAVE TO FOLLOW ANYMORE
Stepparent-Bride or Groom
If your stepmom or stepdad was pivotal in your life growing up, consider doing a dance together. Make sure you get a thumb’s up from any parent who might get upset if he/she wasn’t consulted beforehand.
Godparent-Bride or Groom
If this person is dear to you, thank them for a lifetime of support and guidance with a twirl around the floor.
Anniversary Dance
This dance honors married couples in attendance. There are several ways to do it but the most popular is all married couples start out on the dance floor and as the song progresses, the DJ asks anyone who has been married the shortest amount of time to leave the dance floor until the longest married twosome is left.
The Dollar Dance
Anyone who wants to dance with the bride has to give her one dollar. It may be a European tradition but brides from all over the planet are embracing it too.
Line Dances
Group dances will always be popular. They’re easy to learn and give shy non-dancers a chance to bust a move without feeling self-conscious.
` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer
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A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer
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