Your First Dance, Your Way

You shouldn't do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Here's what other couples have done:

• Skip it entirely: I open with a banger and everyone's on the floor in 30 seconds
• 60-second edit: Quick spin, kiss, done, then the party starts
• Invite everyone up after 20 seconds: No spotlight, just celebration
• Last dance instead: More intimate, less pressure, beautiful way to end

Your wedding, your rules. We'll figure out what feels right.

Yes. I source and test the exact version you want and hold verified backups, so there are no surprises when you step onto the floor.

Radio edit, album version, acoustic version, extended mix, whatever matters to you, I'll make sure it's right. You'll hear it during our planning call to confirm.

Absolutely. More couples than you'd think skip it entirely.

I open with something that gets everyone on the floor immediately. No awkward spotlight moment, no pressure. The party just starts. Your wedding, your rules.

A last dance happens at the end of the night instead of the beginning. Your guests form a circle around you for one final song together before the night ends.

Why it works:

• More intimate: By then everyone's relaxed and emotional
• Less pressure: The party's already been a success
• Beautiful closure: A meaningful way to end the evening

Many couples who were nervous about first dances absolutely love their last dance.

You don't need to be good dancers. Most couples aren't, and no one expects choreography.

• Keep it short: 60 seconds is plenty
• Choose a slow song: You can just sway together
• Invite guests up early: After the first verse so you're not alone for long
• Skip the dance floor entirely: Do something else meaningful instead

Yes, and it's one of the most popular alternatives.

You start dancing alone for 15-20 seconds, then I invite everyone to join you. The spotlight disappears, you're surrounded by your favourite people, and the party begins. It takes the pressure off completely.

There's no rule. A full song is typically 3-4 minutes, but many couples prefer a 90-second edit or just the first verse and chorus.

I can create custom edits that fade out or transition into a party track at whatever point you choose. Shorter is absolutely fine.

I edit songs all the time for first dances. Cut a long intro, trim the ending, remove an awkward instrumental break, or create a 90-second version of a 5-minute song.

You'll hear it before the day so there are no surprises.

Absolutely. I've worked with couples who did full choreographed routines, mashup surprise dances, and flash mob moments that brought the house down.

I'll coordinate the music, lighting, and timing with you so it lands perfectly. Just let me know your plan and I'll make it happen.

These are entirely optional. Some couples do them, many don't.

If you'd like them, they typically follow the first dance. We can keep them short, combine them (everyone dances together), or skip them entirely. It's about what feels right for your family dynamics.