Tip #6 : The First Dance

The First Dance is another main part of your wedding day, so it's worth putting a bit of thought (and practice?) into it to make it all it can be.

All First Dances are special and should be treasured, but out of the hundred or more weddings I've filmed over the years some stick in the memory more than others, and those are usually the ones which have been choreographed and performed in natural summer light.

Not everyone can get married in the summer, but those who do can really enjoy the benefits of all that natural light which will make your photos and videos really come to life.

But anyone can put in a bit of practice :)

The First Dance of Melissa & Anthony,  Dunglass Estate, 8th August 2018

Above is a great example of a really nice First Dance. The summer wedding of Melissa & Anthony at Dunglass Estate, Scotland on 8/8/18, held in a marquee at a fantastic venue, with a friend - Leanne Adams - singing the song to a backing track. Have a look and see what you think :) Leanne, Melissa and Anthony all did a fantastic job, and not only that, they faced me (the videographer) during the best bits!

Now I don't know anything about dancing (I'm a rubbish dancer) but I'm pretty sure you can find a teacher online who might be able to give you a few lessons to charge up your normal First Dance into a really memorable one.

If you're having a wedding during the winter months or in a darker venue, how about this idea? Get the DJ or singer to ask all your friends and family to switch on the lights on their phones and wave them to the music while you dance, as if it's a concert. This will form an amazing video backdrop and probably look great in the photos as well.

One last idea. Got a band to play for the night, but they're only going to play a CD for your first dance? At least ask them to mime to the CD - it'll make your video much much better, I promise!

But remember: don't worry about everyone else, don't stress at the bridal party members who missed their cue to come on. This is your one and only First Dance with the one you love, so above all, enjoy it :)

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