HOLD ME CLOSE Aaron, Alex, Josh and Matt, the members of Here’s To Us Band (www.herestousband.co.uk), give us their top tips on how to choose your first dance song: Your first dance is one of the most special moments of your wedding day. It’s a time to celebrate your love for each other and to start your new life together as partners. Choosing the perfect first dance song is important, as it will set the tone for the rest of your reception. If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few tips: Choose a song that has meaning for you and your partner. This could be a song that you first danced to, a song that you share a special memory with, or simply a song that you both love. Consider the tempo and style of the song. You want to choose a song that is appropriate for the atmosphere of your wedding reception. If you’re having a formal wedding, you’ll want to choose a more romantic song. If you’re having a more casual wedding, you can choose something more upbeat. Make sure the song is the right length. You don’t want your first dance to be too short or too long. A good rule of thumb is to choose a song that is between two and three minutes long. Consider choosing a song from a movie or TV show that you and your partner love. You could also choose a song in a different language or a song that is special to your culture. If none of the popular songs resonate with you and you’re still lost trying to find what your dance should be, have you considered having a custom or bespoke first dance? Remember, choosing your perfect first dance song is an important decision, but it shouldn’t be stressful. FURRY FRIENDS Jane Colman from Wreay Syke Alpaca (www.wreaysykealpacas.co.uk) explains how you can include alpacas in your big day: Set your budget first and write down what necessities there are, such as venue, food, cake, dresses, etc., then you can work out how much you have to spend on the things that you’d love to include as part of your special day but wouldn’t necessarily need! The earlier you start looking for venues and suppliers, the better, as dates book up fast for certain suppliers, so you don’t want to be disappointed if you can’t have exactly what you want. If you want alpacas to be a part of your celebrations, then you need to check early with your venue to see if they will allow alpacas on their grounds. If you’re not sure about a company’s reputation, then TripAdvisor, social media and website reviews are a good place to start researching. www.jennacarpenterphotography.co.uk www.emmamariephotography.co.uk 46
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