Your Surrey Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

FLOWERS 53 MUSIC AND ENTERTAINM NT Get to know local suppliers W hen you’re organising your wedding budget, entertainment is definitely something that’s going to take a large share. Nothing brings people together more than laughter and shared experiences, so it’s essential you hire a supplier who will keep your guests smiling throughout the day. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of the best local suppliers to find out more. MEET EMMA BREWER FROM FIRST DANCE LTD firstdancestudios.co.uk What do you offer couples for the big day? We offer couples one-off lessons or a package of three lessons for the big day. The one-off lessons are perfect for those wanting to learn some basic moves to get them around the dancefloor, and with the package, you’ll also learn a routine. What should couples expect when booking your services? The idea behind our service is that we never make couples do something that they don’t want to do. We’re here to make it fun, but most of all give you confidence on the dancefloor. How long before the wedding should couples book? Ideally, the one-off lessons are done a week or two before the wedding, and the package will be booked six to eight weeks before. Although, we have done a package in a week before. What’s your favourite wedding you’ve worked at? There have been so many amazing weddings! This is our 20 th year of business and we can honestly say that every couple has been wonderful in their own way. I personally became good friends with a lot of couples and many have started coming to our dance studio for ballroom lessons after the wedding, and even performed in a show. I have also been involved in crazy dance reception routines whereby we have done flash mobs and routines for the bridesmaids and groomsmen. What are your top tips for brides-to-be? Start by picking a song that you both love as you will hear it a lot. Mid-tempo is always slightly easier than slow or fast, but to be honest, we can work with any song. Make sure you practice as the more you do it, the easier it will become. You’ll enjoy it, I promise! MEET THE ENTERTAINERS