Sunday September 7 / 1:00-4:00 pm
National Association of Wedding Professionals / Grove Isle / Coconut Grove
Contact Kristie / 786-258-2172 / info@memoriesofalifetimeinc.com / www.nawp.com

Tuesday October 21 / 6:00-8:30 pm
Signature Grand / 6900 State Road 84 / Davie
Contact 954-424-4000 / www.thesignaturegrand.com / $19.99 prepaid / $29.99 at the door

Sunday October 26 / 1:00-4:00 pm
The Perfect Wedding Guide of S Florida / Starlight Dance Hall / 3961 Jog Rd / Lake Worth
Contact Ricki / 877-BRIDE-30 / 561-330-7899 / southflorida@thepwg.com / www.thepwg.com/southflorida
$8.00 with certificate / $12 at the door

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SONG FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE

Many of the couples who hire us already have "their song" … they heard it on their first date, or it was playing when they had their first kiss, or it came from their favorite movie. Maybe you fall into this category. Or do you and your fiance need a little help with this decision? After all, there are only a zillion great songs to choose from! As you listen and search for the perfect song, remember that there is only one factor that really matters: you both should love the song. It will be "your song" for the rest of your married life together. Now, having said that, let's explore how we can help you.

1. Whether or not you've chosen your song, don't worry about the rhythm or how fast or slow it is or if it's a good dance song. Our job is to teach you how to dance to it, no matter what you pick, and trust me, we've had some doozies.

2. Consider whether you prefer a slow romantic song or something lively. They are equally easy to learn.

3. You are not limited to only one song! We've had plenty of couples do routines written for a 2 song medley. Start out with your favorite slow song, then surprise everybody when the music suddenly switches to a totally different beat. Or let the bride pick her favorite song and the groom pick his. We'll create the musical mix and burn it onto a CD for you.

4. Pay attention to the lyrics. There are many love songs out there that are quite sad if you listen to what they're saying. Make sure the words express how you feel. Since the first dance is shared by the bride and groom, a duet is a nice choice because both the man and woman are singing to each other.

5. Try not to wait until the last minute to choose your song. The better you know your song, the easier it will be for you to dance to it.

6. Some couples know the dance they want to do but don't know which music to use. We get calls from couples saying, "we want to do tango at our wedding … or salsa … or waltz …" If this is you, then we will be happy to provide you
with song suggestions.

7. Go to the Tips & Songs link on our website. There's no way we can list all the songs our clients have danced to, but these may give you some ideas. At the bottom of our Songs page, there's a link to another website that has hundreds of songs and sound bites. Good luck!