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.
Music is the main thing
The simplest, but also the most significant choice for the first, one and only appearance on an impromptu stage is the music to which the newlyweds met, or a song that they both remember for some reason. Popular signs say that such a choice means a long and prosperous life together. The emotional encoding, which is already present in the iconic music, will be strengthened many times over by the first dance performed by husband and wife. Every time you proudly watch a video about events at a wedding with guests or future children, pleasant and happy associations will lift your spirits and restore a unique atmosphere.
About
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.
Advice from professionals
People who have been preparing weddings for a long time, write the script, take into account the wishes of the parents of the young and future newlyweds, and pay the closest attention to the first, obligatory dance. Because a wedding is, first of all, a celebration of the newlyweds, their unforgettable and unique first evening together as a married couple. And only the young can choose what it will be like:
- the first, simple and slow, prepared in 1 day;
- intricate and complex if the spouses have certain skills or are determined to learn it;
- cheerful, fiery, with the inevitable involvement of guests;
- improvisational dance, well prepared and rehearsed in advance;
- dance to the song to which the newlyweds met;
- a room with a surprise, which the young couple prepared in secret from everyone;
- chic and romantic wedding waltz.
Only young people can be the authors of the idea, because they are the heroes of the occasion, and this is their wedding, and their very first and unforgettable exit in their new status as spouses will be captured on videotape or a digital camera.
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.
Purpose and importance of the moment
The first dance of newlyweds has become a wonderful tradition that dates back several centuries, because it is the culminating moment that makes the celebration memorable. Since the time they began to shoot a video at a wedding and turn it into a film that can be reviewed throughout your life, the dance that the young people perform is the most exciting part of the film. Women remember their own wedding dance, the parents of the newlyweds can hardly hold back tears of joy and pride, and the newlyweds, performing their first dance together as a married couple, experience emotions that they will never have to experience again. Joy and happiness, love and jubilation, admiration and slight sadness from the uniqueness of the moment.
The wedding dance of the young toastmaster is announced at the height of the fun, when the guests are busy with a feast and noisy communication, heated up by dancing and alcohol, and have even forgotten a little why they have gathered in this hall. The newlyweds perform their first dance together in front of the audience, who are already tired of watching and shouting “Bitter”. Therefore, the first wedding dance performed by the newlyweds is given priority attention in the preparation and rehearsals of the upcoming holiday. This is the most exciting and most discussed stage of the wedding, a subject of heated debate and excited discussions, in which everything needs to be taken into account:
- how to announce to instantly attract attention (if there is no host, one of the guests should do it);
- what song to choose - fast, slow, with a simple or complex rhythm, exciting or fun;
- when it should be (there are also options for this if the wedding is being prepared according to a script written by a professional);
- how to dance, choose a simpler song, rely on your own skills, or choose a complex composition and take lessons so that the dance looks great on video;
- whether it will be a Russian song with lyrics suitable for the occasion, an incendiary foreign hit, or a good old classic.
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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.”
First dance of the bride and groom!
This stage happens in 99% of the weddings we conduct. Probably, brides intuitively feel that this is a very beautiful moment that will remain for life not only on video, but also in the soul of the groom, and cannot imagine a wedding without the FIRST DANCE of the BRIDE and GROOM.
If you don’t bother too much, then preparing for the first dance consists of choosing beautiful, suitable music, songs, melodies and a couple of test dances with the groom. The toastmaster should also participate in choosing the melody, or at least try to dissuade them from songs that are completely unsuitable for the wedding. Sometimes newlyweds have a song that they met under or something else... Sometimes they take a song that is popular in their friendly social circle. It happens when the bride and groom completely trust the host of the celebration in choosing the music for the first dance.
Today we are not talking about music for staged dances. This is a separate question. It’s wonderful when both the bride and groom want to prepare a cool number, find a choreographer and prepare a dance composition with him. (the toastmaster should offer both this option and contacts of specialists).
Without testing, analyzing and discarding the most banal melodies such as music from “Titanic” by Celine Dion, today I am simply giving you a selection of music that we used at weddings in 2014. This is not our personal choice, this is what was selected by the newlyweds. Download; https://yadi.sk/d/WMzm7elDeUXGn
I can’t ignore such a point in a wedding as the lead-up to the FIRST DANCE. Firstly, this dance traditionally occurs when guests first leave the table.
The most simple thing: If you are tired of sitting, Your legs begin to ask to dance - Don’t be shy, come out, Show us a dance class. But first, a dance for them - Our dear YOUNG ONE!
Yes, guys! This century-old eyeliner still works perfectly today. But!
Now we often hold a dance for the newlyweds after the guests have entered the dance floor. This is sometimes better, since the guests have already smoked, gone to the toilet, danced, etc. That is, there is no longer any tension for the guests to stand in a circle and look at the bride and groom dancing in the middle.
If the newlyweds’ dance is staged, then we take into account the factors we need: where the guests should be during the dance, how the young couple will dance, when the music will turn on, what kind of light is needed - we think about everything in advance. In conclusion, I will give you a few summaries to the wedding stage: THE FIRST DANCE OF THE NEWLYWEDS:
1.Waltz version You have paint in your face and it’s hard to breathe, But on the ground, not on a cloud, You took the first and important step, That’s how you would spend your whole life, hand in hand! Let there be separations and meetings for you, Without them, life is probably boring, But we really want each of your waltzes to be like a first date.
2. Stylized Russian wedding The young lady is both pretty and slender, and the owner is young, equal to his wife. Let's admire them, the first dance, the young ones.
3. Autumn wedding You have been called wife and husband - now there is no other way. The wedding dance will whirl you around - let it whirl around like this for many years. “... And in the skies white swans walk together, walk in circles And hesitate to fly to the South... From the highest heavens they probably need to see How the newlyweds go out to the wedding circle...”
4. Wedding classic1 ... (groom), I ask you - hug your wife, warm your soul and heart with the warmth! And you - ... (bride), give your palm to your spouse, To remember one of the main days for you! And we believe that a miracle will happen here, That the heart will be illuminated with a bright light and that light will never go out! So let your hearts unite here today in a beautiful dance forever!
5.Dance with an umbrella Let this umbrella protect you from troubles, bad weather and insults. It is white - a symbol of purity, the fulfillment of dreams! Let him hide you from envious eyes and invite you to your first marital waltz!
The ideal option for the FIRST DANCE would be one that is chosen specifically for this occasion, the dance, the desire of the newlyweds and corresponds to the situation. You can learn how this is done from our course “All the secrets of holding a wedding” https://tamada-scenary.ru/lid/
We wish you a wonderful wedding!
