Overalls, a choreographed first dance, and custom popcorn at this A-frame wedding
Nidia and Jamal had an adorable wedding at an A-frame at Ross Camp in West Lafayette, Indiana. They originally planned to have their ceremony outside in front of a pine tree and pond, but Mother Nature forced them inside due to rain. The ceremony included one of our favorite readings, “I Like You,” and instead of having a first kiss, they high-fived (and then kissed because why not?).
Secrets from a dance teacher: 6 things you need to know about wedding dance lessons
Many, many (but not all) weddings feature dancing in some fashion. There’s the first dance, the parent and child dance, and then there’s the reception. That’s a lot of dancing! If there’s going to be dancing at your wedding, it’s a lot more fun if you have some idea of what you’re doing. As someone who has professionally taught wedding couples how to dance, as well as gone through my own engagement process (and learning to dance with my fiancé), here are some tips for learning how to dance.
Who cares who leads? Non-gendered first dance ideas for all
My brother-in-law — who has never danced himself — once told me that it is only natural in dancing that the man leads and the woman follows. Having taught many partner dance classes, from Swing to French Folk, I can tell you that that is completely and utterly untrue. Of course there is nothing wrong with the “man leads, woman follows shuffle”-type first dance, but not every wedding involves one man and one woman. And even for those who do, there are many options beyond the traditional first dance…
Have your first dance right at the altar
Sandra-Lee and Conrad’s take on a first dance struck us as genius. Right after the ceremony, right at the altar, they had their big smooch and went right into a super romantic first dance.