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Maybe you're dreading your first dance as husband and wife. Or could it be that flaunting some fancy footwork during your first dance is your ultimate fantasy? Which of the seven dancing personality prototypes do you fit into? Figure out where you belong, and then do yourself a favor: take dance lessons. Whether you have a band or DJ, they should be able to provide you with the song you request. In the end, a first-class first dance will come down to confidence, chemistry, and a whole lot of chutzpah.
Couple #1: The Traditionalists
For Emily Post's poster children, the first dance is no trifling matter. In fact, many by-the-book brides and grooms regard their dance-floor debuts as the ultimate opportunity to drive home a display of grace and good taste. What "classic" lacks in risk-taking, it more than makes up for in elegance. Hopefully, you have the moves to do the moment justice.
Songs to Sample: "At Last" by Etta James; "Moondance" by Van Morrison; "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole; "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra; and "Stardust" by Billy Ward & His Dominoes