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When choosing a first dance, some couples will already have a song in mind that unlocks sentimental times together – perhaps the song which was playing when they first met, went on their first date, or first said "I love you".</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog__content"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x align-center"> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p>But if you're not one of those, that's not a problem at all – sometimes, an exciting song will set the right tone, and after your wedding day will forever be "your song". This is exactly what I did for my wedding and chose Queen "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".</p> <p>There are so many songs, genres and compilations to choose from, so have a think about tempo, style, genre, and most importantly how a tune makes you feel when you hear it. If a metal song is your favourite couple song, then crack on and have a metal song, is it a bit screamo? Do it! It's <span style="text-decoration: underline;">your</span> first dance!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="../Vegas-Baby"><img src="../blogimages/6143092758/mceu_61730262521653478954368.jpg"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a title="UK Wedding Inspiration" href="../Vegas-Baby">Vegas Baby</a></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How should I choose for my first dance wedding song?</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>Your first dance will be a great opportunity for you to share a special moment with your partner and your guests. The most meaningful songs to you as a couple might reveal themselves over time and could be as ordinary as a tune you both do housework to, or run to. If a song triggers memories of a happy memory together then at your wedding it can symbolise your hopes for your marriage and future together.</p> <p>If you don't have a special song in mind though, then keep on reading to find the top 20 first dance songs of 2022!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Will the band charge to learn my first dance?</span></p> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>Many wedding bands are happy to learn your first dance song free of charge, unless the song is fairly obscure or needs re-arranging for their line-up and instrumentation so make sure you discuss your first dance options with them. If the band need to make for additional rehearsal time, I would expect to be charged an additional fee.</p> <p>However, if your band cannot perform your first dance in a way that suits their line up, or if you’d rather hear the original version, then most wedding bands would be happy to run the song through their PA system.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="../Time-travelling-at-Edenwood-Place"><img src="../blogimages/6143092758/mceu_63710067131653479061123.jpg"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a title="UK Wedding Inspiration" href="../Time-travelling-at-Edenwood-Place">Time travelling at Edenwood Place</a></p> <div class="faqs__question__container"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">We are nervous about dancing in front of people – help!</span></div> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>There are so many different personalities and dynamics in relationships and it comes as no surprise that dancing in front of a crowd can be daunting for some. Perhaps you're the type of couple who is ready to put on a show and have even found a choreographer to teach you a dance routine – in which case, that is fantastic, you do you!<br><br>But if the thought of stepping out onto the dancefloor in front of everyone sends a shiver down your spine, choose a first dance which is short and sweet, or don't choose one at all and say no to first dances. <br><br>You could also speak to your wedding band or DJ and ask them to announce that you wish your family and friends to join you after the first chorus. This way, the focus will be on you both for a shorter amount of time without taking away from your special moment.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Should I choreograph my first dance?</span></p> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>If you're nervous but determined to do a first wedding dance then it might be helpful to practice with professional help, or choreograph a few simple steps to increase your confidence for the big moment. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="../Romantic-Dream"><img src="../blogimages/6143092758/mceu_98625974351653479146794.jpg"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a title="UK Wedding Inspiration" href="../Romantic-Dream">Romantic Dreams</a></p> <div class="faqs__question__container"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What does the first dance at a wedding symbolise?</span></div> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>Traditionally the first dance is a symbolic presentation of the newlyweds to their guests! These days it's the perfect moment for your wedding guests to celebrate the wedding, and show their love for the two as a couple, it is also a chance to share a little bit of your love story with your invited guests.</p> <p>The guests joining the couple on the dancefloor typically symbolises the joining of the two families, and their guests supporting the couple in their marriage going forward.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When should the first dance take place?</span></p> <div class="faqs__answer small-text"> <p>Pretty & Punk would recommend scheduling the first dance for a little after the wedding breakfast has finished, as the first song of your wedding band's first set. This introduces the time to start the dancing and encouraging your guests to congregate on the dancefloor to make the most of your live band!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="../Dark-Romance"><img src="../blogimages/6143092758/mceu_65523865761653479457601.jpg" width="1075" height="1613"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a title="UK Wedding Inspiration" href="../Dark-Romance">Dark Romance</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span class="numbered-heading__number">Here is a list for the top first wedding dance songs in 2022:</span></div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"><span class="numbered-heading__number">1 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">At Last – Etta James</span></div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">2 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div id="vGJTaP6anOU" class="single-video ytEmbed" data-ytembed="vGJTaP6anOU" data-bgimage="https://img.youtube.com/vi/vGJTaP6anOU/sddefault.jpg" data-lazyloader=""> <div id="clicky" class="play-action" data-ytembed="vGJTaP6anOU" data-videoparent="vGJTaP6anOU"></div> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"><span class="numbered-heading__number">3 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Baby I'm Yours – Arctic Monkeys</span></div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div id="WjgE-rCfNi8" class="single-video ytEmbed" data-ytembed="WjgE-rCfNi8" data-bgimage="https://img.youtube.com/vi/WjgE-rCfNi8/sddefault.jpg" data-lazyloader=""> <div id="clicky" class="play-action" data-ytembed="WjgE-rCfNi8" data-videoparent="WjgE-rCfNi8"></div> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-10 large-8 text-left"><span class="numbered-heading__number">4 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Let's Stay Together – Al Green</span></div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">5 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Just You And I – Tom Walker</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">6 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Stand By Me – Ben E King</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">7 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">A Thousand Years – Christina Perri</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">8 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Your Song – Elton John</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">9 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">All Of Me – John Legend</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">10 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Better Half Of Me – Tom Walker</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">11 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">12 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">13 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe - Barry White</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">14 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Say You Won't Let Go – James Arthur</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">15 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">16 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">17 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">18 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Is This Love? – Bob Marley</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">19 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Greatest Day – Take That</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p><span class="numbered-heading__number">20 </span><span class="numbered-heading__text">Make You Feel My Love – Adele</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="../Pink-Beer,-Hops-and-Stars"><img src="../blogimages/6143092758/pretty-and-punk0033-vibrant-lgbtq-wedding-inspiration-derbyshire-wedding.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="1535"></a></div> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container" style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a title="UK Wedding Inspiration" href="../Pink-Beer,-Hops-and-Stars">Pink, Beer, Hops and Stars</a></div> </div> <div class="cell large-8 medium-10 small-12"> <div class="grid-container-full expand-iframes small-text js-rich-text-container"> <p>Are you looking for a more alternative song for your first dance? Here's a list of alternative wedding first dance songs:</p> <ol> <li>Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac</li> <li>Dreams - The Cranberries</li> <li>Love You 'Till the End - The Pogues</li> <li>Kiss - Prince</li> <li>Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy</li> <li>The Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys</li> <li>After All - Frank and Walters</li> <li>Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits</li> <li>Something's Gotten Hold of my Heart - Marc Almond</li> <li>All I Want Is You - U2</li> <li>Sea of Love - Cat Power</li> <li>Tiny Dancer - Elton John</li> <li>Can't Help Falling in Love - Ingrid Michaelson</li> <li>She - Elvis Costello</li> <li>The Dress Looks Nice on You - Sufjan Stevens</li> <li>Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees</li> <li>Star Star - The Frames</li> <li>Everlong - Foo Fighters</li> <li>Madness - Muse</li> <li>Enter Shikari - Adieu </li> </ol> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Photographers: </strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.courtneymarie-photography.com/">Courtney Marie Photography</a> // </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.beckytranter.com/">Becky Tranter Photography</a> // <a title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.dazephotography.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daze Photography & Film</a> // </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><a title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.tomphotos.co.uk/">Tom Cullen Photos</a> // <a title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.sashaleephotography.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sasha Lee Photography</a> // <a title="Wedding Photographer" href="http://www.robpowerphotography.com/">Rob Power Photography</a> // </span><a title="Wedding Photographer" href="https://www.prettyandpunk.co.uk/business_page.php?trade_id=6190825347" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kirsty Rockett Photography</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>` let parser = new DOMParser() let _document = parser.parseFromString($string, "text/html") let ele = _document.getElementsByTagName("IMG") for(let i = 0; i < ele.length; i++) { let wrapper = _document.createElement('a'); wrapper.href = ele[i].src wrapper.setAttribute('data-fancybox', 'gallery'); let myImg = ele[i] wrapper.appendChild(myImg.cloneNode(true)); myImg.parentNode.replaceChild(wrapper, myImg); } let mainEle = document.getElementById("posttext") mainEle.appendChild(_document.getElementsByTagName("BODY")[0]) </script> </body> </html>
