The First Dance

With the recent passing of Etta James, I began to think of her biggest hit song "At Last", and how many times I, as a DJ, have played that song at an event. It is probably more than 100 times. That made me think of the song that my wife and I shared our first formal dance to: Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon In The Sky", and what that song means to us. Today's brides and grooms are fortunate in that they have classics like those previously mentioned as well as a wide assortment recorded since. Artists such as Adele, Alicia Keys, Michael Buble', Maxwell and Tracy Byrd to name a few. Today's artist are indeed singing the classics of tomorrow.

Brides and grooms can easily become overwhelmed with all of the choices they have for a first dance. I always recommend to unsure clients that they create a list with no more than ten songs to begin with. I suggest starting with songs that "speak" to them as a couple invoking a special meaning. That list can be reduced by one to two songs each month as their wedding day approaches. When just one song remains, the choice has been made.

Engaged couples should let thier wedding entertainer know of their choice and specify any special version (acoustic, live, etc.) that they want to dance to.


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