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Wedding rings are symbolic gestures

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xchanging rings is an important wedding day tradition for many couples. Couples adhere to many traditions on their wedding days, including the exchange of wedding rings. Wedding rings symbolize the union of two people and their pledge to remain faithful to each other.

No one is exactly sure just when the tradition of exchanging wedding rings originated, but some say it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, when the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings was made. Reeds growing along the Nile were twisted and braided into rings and given during betrothal ceremonies. The round ring symbolized eternity, and the hole within the center meant a gateway to things unknown. Since reeds were not very durable, soon ivory, leather and bone were used to create wedding rings.

Rings have been simplified since those days and ultimately made of many materials. Throughout history, wedding rings were worn on various fingers and even both hands, whereas many married people in Western cultures now wear their wedding rings on the left hand and on the fourth

finger. Romans once believed that this finger contained a vein, called the “Vena Amoris,” that ran directly to the heart.

Though that is not true, the tradition has prevailed.

Another theory on ring placement is that wedding rings are worn on the ring finger because that finger isn’t used as much as the rest of the hand, ensuring delicate ring materials won’t be damaged.

Ross Simmons Jewelry states that gold is still the most popular metal choice for wedding rings, but couples are opting for some other metals that are more durable.

Platinum is popular not only because it is long-wearing, but it also tends to be the most expensive. It’s also a dense metal and can feel heavy in hand. Tungsten carbide is another durable metal that has grown in popularity in recent years.

These rings cannot be cut and resoldered, which means it’s important to size the rings correctly the first time. Titanium is both lightweight and durable, and it’s popular because it is hypo-allergenic, making it practical for those with allergies to other metals.

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How to build your wedding budget

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ouples engaged to be married have a lot on their plates as they begin planning their weddings.

Whereas tradition once demanded parents of the bride pay for a couple’s wedding, nowadays more and more engaged couples are completely or partially financing their own nuptials. That means prospective brides and grooms must develop wedding budgets that won’t ensure their first act as Mr. and Mrs. is paying down debt.

In its 2015 Real Weddings Study, online bridal resource The Knot found that many couples still receive substantial financial support from their parents to pay for their weddings. The survey found that, on average, the bride’s parent’s contributed 44 percent of the overall wedding budget in 2015, while couples financed 43 percent (the remaining 13 percent was financed by the groom’s parents and additional sources). Couples who hope to follow that formula or pay for their weddings on their own can heed the following tips to build wedding budgets that won’t break the bank but will still ensure a day to remember forever.

to share their personal financial information upon getting engaged, an open and honest discussion and examination of each person’s finances is the only way to develop a realistic wedding budget that both partners can live with. Once couples know what they can contribute, they can then consult their parents to determine if their mothers and fathers are intending to contribute.

· Develop a preliminary guest list.

A preliminary guest list can give couples an idea of how large and expensive their weddings will be.

According to the Real Weddings Study, the average cost per wedding guest in 2015 was $237. While that cost can vary greatly depending on geography and other factors, couples should keep that figure in mind when drafting their guest lists. If need be, keep costs down by trimming the guest list so it includes only close family members and friends.

· Don’t count on gifts.

Many couples justify runaway wedding budgets by telling themselves that they will ultimately get the money back via wedding gifts. While many guests · Examine your collective finances. will give financial gifts, counting on such windfalls Few couples know the details of each other’s finances is a recipe for accruing debt. Do not build potential before getting engaged. While some may still hesitate

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wedding gifts into your wedding budget. If you do so and your expectations fall short, you could be facing considerable debt upon returning home from your honeymoon.

· Gather quotes before choosing where to tie the knot.

Where couples get married will have a great impact on how much money they will spend on their weddings.

For example, the Real Weddings Study found that, in 2015, the average wedding in Manhattan cost couples slightly more than $82,000, while the average Alaskan wedding cost just over $17,000. Venues within the same city can vary greatly with regard to pricing and offerings as well, so couples should give themselves ample time to gather quotes and find an affordable venue they like.

remember to include a little extra for unforeseen costs.

Weddings are large undertakings, and it’s reasonable to expect some unforeseen costs to arise. Building such costs into your initial budget will make these unforeseen circumstances that much easier to handle.

Budgets can help couples stay on track and avoid debt as they plan their weddings.

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Information to include on your wedding website

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ersonal websites are an invaluable resource for couples planning their weddings. Wedding websites provide a great platform for couples to share all sorts of information regarding their big day, making them an essential element of modern-day wedding planning.

Wedding websites need not feature all the bells and whistles of more permanent sites. But while there are specific guidelines governing what to include on wedding websites, couples should be mindful to share certain information to ensure their guests stay in the know about the pending nuptials.

The participants Wedding websites can be used to inform guests about the couple getting married as well as the various participants, such as the bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Extended families of the bride- and groom-to-be may not know much about their loved one’s betrothed, and the wedding website can help guests get to know both people getting married.

Include information about the bridal party as well.

A brief story about each bridal party member’s relationship to the bride and/or groom can be a great way to illustrate just how much each person in the party means to the couple tying the knot.

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Invitations were once the go-to source for information about couples’ wedding ceremonies and receptions.

But unlike invitations, websites won’t get lost around the house or in the mail, making them more reliable resources for guests.

Include all the pertinent details about the big day on your website, including the time and location of both the ceremony and the reception. Include directions to and from the venue (both the ceremony and reception venues if they will be held at separate locations), and include a Google maps feature if possible.

RSVP info Save guests the trouble of returning RSVP cards by including an RSVP section on your website. Establish an email address solely for RSVPs, and check it regularly so you can update who is and who is not attending your wedding. Couples can save the expense of postage by requesting that guests RSVP exclusively through their websites. Just be sure to include that request with the invitations if you still plan to mail more traditional invites.

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their out-of-town wedding guests. Include this information on your wedding website, and aim to include at least two hotels where guests can register under your party and receive discounted lodging.

In addition to the hotels you arrange a deal with, include some extra information about other lodging options in the area. Out-of-town guests will appreciate having as many options as possible, and couples providing that information saves guests the trouble of researching certain neighborhoods to determine if they are safe or close to the ceremony and reception sites.

Registry Wedding websites also provide a great way for couples to share registry information. Include links that take guests directly to your online registries.

Wedding websites are a great resource for couples who want to share information about their weddings. As the big day draws closer, couples can update their sites to reflect any new developments.Â

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Master wedding reception seating charts

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fter the vows have been exchanged and couples have donned their wedding rings, newly married couples and their guests often enjoy some welldeserved fun at the wedding reception.

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• Group related people together.

This relation does not have to be familial. For example, seat work friends together rather than scattering them at various tables. It’s easier for wedding guests to mingle when they have some common connection.

• Younger guests are more flexible.

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or by the kitchen door, while older guests might want to be closer to the bride and groom and further away from distractions.

• Seat immediate family members nearby. Seat immediate family members closest to the bride and groom. Guests who fall under the acquaintance category as opposed to the family category can be seated further away.

• Place friends or party animals near the entertainment. Guests who are up for a good party may appreciate being seated close to the dance floor or within arm’s length of the refreshments.

• Address mobility concerns. If a guest is elderly or needs to be close to exits or the restroom, make those accommodations.

• Embrace the kids’ table. Seat young guests together if there are a number of them. Kids will have more fun sitting with one another than with adults or their parents. And seating kids together makes it easier for servers if children will be ordering from a special menu.

• Expect the unexpected. Some seating arrangements may not work out. Be sure the reception site is flexible and can easily put another place setting together if an unexpected guest arrives or if someone needs to be moved to another table.

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Did you know?

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hough the idea that white wedding dresses symbolize virginity and purity is often cited as the reason behind wedding dresses being white, a 2014 exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London indicated that white wedding dresses were a symbol of wealth and had little, if anything, to do with virginity.

The exhibit, titled “Wedding Dresses 1775-2014,” noted that, during the 18th and 19th centuries, white wedding dresses indicated a family could afford to buy a dress the bride would wear only once.

During that time, white dresses were especially difficult to clean and that made it impractical for any but the wealthy to purchase dresses that would likely never be worn a second time.

England’s Queen Victoria, who married Albert of Saxe-Coburg in 1840, is widely credited with popularizing the white wedding dress. White dresses remain a traditional and popular choice today, though many brides opt for various shades of white if not an entirely different color.

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Free services Brief wedding announcements (names, date, place) are published one time at no charge.

Deadlines Weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Announcements may be submitted in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. They may be faxed to (208) 746-1185 or emailed to sundayam@lmtribune.com.

Announcements must be paid prior to publication.

Online services Sunday AM announcements may be viewed free online: lmtribune.com/announcements Forms to use as guidance for those who do not wish to write their own announcements may also be found online at lmtribune.com/site/forms/ Announcement information is available by calling (208) 848-2221, (208) 848-2238 or (208) 848-2265.

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Cost Announcemnts are free. Couples may also submit a photo to run with the announcement. Announcements appear in the Saturday Slice of Life section of the paper.

Deadlines The deadline for publication in Saturday’s paper is 5 p.m. the Tuesday before desired publication date.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Return form to: The Lewiston Tribune, PO Box 957, 505 Capital St., Lewiston ID 83501 Contact: Jeanne M. DePaul, (208) 848-2221 or jdepaul@lmtribune.com Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday The bride-elect Full legal name of bride-elect.................................................................................................................................

Her city of residence.......................................................................Telephone.....................................................

Her place of employment (include city)............................................................................................................

Her parents’ names and city of residence........................................................................................................

Her educational background (include high school, college or trade school, location and year of graduation)...................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

The bridegroom-elect Full legal name of bridegroom-elect..................................................................................................................

His city of residence........................................................................Telephone.....................................................

His place of employment (include city).............................................................................................................

His parents’ names and city of residence.........................................................................................................

His educational background (include high school, college or trade school, location and year of graduation)...................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Wedding date and place if set...............................................................................................................................

Photo submitted? (Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return)......................................

Contact name for billing...........................................................................................................................................

Contact e-mail address.................................................................Telephone . ...................................................

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Return form to: The Lewiston Tribune, PO Box 957, 505 Capital St., Lewiston ID 83501 Contact: Jeanne M. DePaul, (208) 848-2221 or jdepaul@lmtribune.com Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday The bride Full legal name .............................................................................................................................................................

Did bride change her last name to the bridegroom’s name?................................................................

Her city of residence.......................................................................Telephone.....................................................

Her place of employment (include city)............................................................................................................

Occupation:.....................................................................................................................................................................

Her parents’ names and city of residence........................................................................................................

Her educational background (include high school, college or trade school, location and year of graduation)...................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

The bridegroom Full legal name of bridegroom-elect..................................................................................................................

His city of residence........................................................................Telephone.....................................................

His place of employment (include city).............................................................................................................

Occupation:.....................................................................................................................................................................

His parents’ names and city of residence.........................................................................................................

His educational background (include high school, college or trade school, location and year of graduation)...................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Wedding date and place (include city...............................................................................................................

Wedding date and place (include city)..............................................................................................................

Name and title of person who performed ceremony................................................................................

If minister, list his/her church affiliation (include city)...............................................................................

If judge or other official, list city of residence................................................................................................

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Attendants’ names City/State Relationship Maid/matron................................................................................................................................................................... of honor.............................................................................................................................................................................

Bridesmaid........................................................................................................................................................................

Bridesmaid........................................................................................................................................................................

Bridesmaid........................................................................................................................................................................

Bridesmaid........................................................................................................................................................................

Best man............................................................................................................................................................................

Usher/groomsman.......................................................................................................................................................

Usher/groomsman.......................................................................................................................................................

Usher/groomsman.......................................................................................................................................................

Usher/groomsman.......................................................................................................................................................

Flower girl.........................................................................................................................................................................

Ring bearer.......................................................................................................................................................................

Candlelighter..................................................................................................................................................................

Candlelighter..................................................................................................................................................................

Organist/pianist.............................................................................................................................................................

Vocalist...............................................................................................................................................................................

Other musicians.............................................................................................................................................................

Place of reception (include city)............................................................................................................................

Couple’s new city of residence..............................................................................................................................

Photo submitted? (Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return)......................................

Contact name for billing...........................................................................................................................................

Contact e-mail address............................................................Telephone . ........................................................

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ature can make a couple’s wedding day that much more special. Beautiful backdrops like ocean waves or rolling country hills lend a lot to a wedding, making the day even more special for couples and their guests.

But Mother Nature is the inherent risk of hosting an outdoor wedding. Weather is unpredictable, and couples who hope to tie the knot in the great outdoors must develop a contingency plan just in case Mother Nature decides to rain on the parade. While outdoor wedding venues often have backup venues in place should the weather prove uncooperative, couples can take some additional steps to ensure their rainy wedding days still go off without a hitch.

• Find a place to take photos. Wedding photos document a couple’s big day, and many couples arrange for outdoor photos whether they’re tying the knot indoors or outdoors.

But couples must arrange for a place to take photos in case outdoors is not an option. If possible, walk the grounds of your ceremony or reception site with your photographer in the weeks before the wedding to scout out potential areas to shoot indoors in case the weather is not cooperating. Ask a representative from the venue to recommend potential photo locations around the building.

• Consider a tent. Some wedding venues are exclusively outdoors, meaning they don’t have backup options indoors on their premises. If that’s the case, couples can rent tents to serve as their safety nets. Tents can be expensive, and

some couples may not want to pay for a tent they ultimately may not use. But tents may be a couple’s only option if their chosen venue has no indoor alternatives.

• Establish a cutoff time. Depending on how remote the ceremony location is, couples might be able to wait until a few hours before their weddings to decide if they will still tie the knot outdoors. Make the call earlier if your wedding is to be held at an especially remote location. But no matter where the wedding is, establish a cutoff time to let guests know if the wedding will be indoors or outdoors.

Include such information on your wedding website and/or invitations. Use a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter to inform guests of your final decision.

• Provide umbrellas. Some inclement weather may not be enough to deter couples or guests from braving the great outdoors. Couples getting married in the summer may be able to withstand a summer shower, but provide guests with umbrellas just to be safe. The umbrellas will make for a nice wedding gift, and hopefully couples and guests won’t even need to use them.

• Insure the wedding. Couples who are hosting destination weddings on tropical isles should look into insuring their weddings. Such islands might be susceptible to harmful storms like hurricanes that can prevent weddings from taking place. Insurance can cover couples for a host of unforeseen circumstances, including weather.

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Provide guests with added comfort

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eddings are special days in couples’ lives. No wedding would be complete without the witnesses, including the happy friends and family members who are anxious to celebrate the special day.

While weddings are largely about the couple tying the knot, it’s important the couples do not overlook the comfort of all of the wellwishers at the ceremony and reception.

Every effort should be made to ensure guests are comfortable and feel welcomed at the event.

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Everyone should be able to sit and move around freely. This notion also applies to the dance floor. Be certain guests can dance comfortably and have a good time.

Verify basic needs can be met When selecting venues or ceremony sites, investigate whether guests will have an easy time getting to and from the room. Are paths easily accessible for those with mobility issues? Are restrooms located close enough to seating areas so elderly guests won’t have to walk far to use the bathroom? Put yourself in your guests’ shoes and figure out solutions to any potential obstacles that might affect your guests.

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Clue guests into what will happen and when. This way they can adjust their schedules around the wedding. If photos of the bridal party will take place immediately following the ceremony, mention it on the program. Guests will appreciate knowing what to expect and when to expect it.

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art of what makes weddings such enjoyable events is the many traditions that are built into the day. Tradition lends familiarity to the proceedings and serves as unwritten cues for guests.

Certain traditions invite guest participation, and these can make great memories for both couples and their guests. Just because something is a tradition, however, doesn’t mean couples can’t put their own unique spin on things.

The bouquet toss is one tradition that may benefit from a little personalization. In a 2015 Jezebel poll of about 4,500 readers, 19 percent supported having a bouquet toss, but 81 percent were against it, suggesting that this tradition is ready for some updating.

The bouquet toss traces its origins to Olde English times. In those days, women used to try to rip pieces of the bride’s dress and flowers in order to obtain some of her good luck. To escape from the crowd, the bride would toss her bouquet and run away. The bouquet is tossed to single women with the idea that whoever catches it will be the next to marry. This may have placated the throngs of single ladies in olden times.

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interested in finding matches at a wedding and view the bouquet toss as a somewhat archaic tradition.

Others dislike the expectation that they stand on the dance floor with the hopes of finding a spouse.

For couples who want to embrace the traditional bouquet toss while giving it a more modern twist, consider the following suggestions.

Girls-only dance Invite all of the women out on the floor — not just the single ones — and play a female-centric empowerment song or one that mentions ladies having a good time. This puts the emphasis on having fun rather than finding a spouse.

Attach a prize to the toss To encourage people to participate, explain that the bouquet- and garter-toss winners get prizes — and that the prize has nothing to with finding a partner.

Wedding anniversary countdown Invite all of the married couples to the center of the dance floor. The DJ or band can play a beautiful love song and count up the years as the song plays. As each year is mentioned, couples leave the dance floor after their most recent anniversary has passed. The last

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rides might garner most of the attention on a couple’s Grooms also may want to book a manicure. Photos of wedding day, but dashing grooms also will get their entwined hands or close-ups of the ring exchange will have share of attention. As a result, grooms must be just as guests zeroing in on your fingers. Have hands look their best diligent as their blushing brides with regard to grooming with clean, shaped fingernails and trimmed cuticles. and appearance on their wedding days. To look pictureSkin perfect, grooms may want to include these grooming tips in Get plenty of sleep the night prior to the wedding. Being their wedding day preparation. well rested will help reduce puffy eyes, dark circles and Hair sallow skin. It will also put you in a more positive mood, Schedule a haircut with a professional stylist roughly a which can help you enjoy the day even more. week before the wedding to get your hair shaped and The day of the wedding, shower using water and a mild trimmed. Although trendy hairstyles may show off creativity, soap. Avoid any skin irritation by patting your face and body keep in mind that photos last forever, and it’s often better to dry, rather than rubbing it with the towel. Moisturize your stick with a classic cut. A barber or stylist may suggest styles skin to avoid dry patches. Stores sell many moisturizers that best suit your face shape and hair texture. Above all, the geared toward men’s needs, often in unscented or more haircut should be neat. masculine fragrances.

Shaving Reducing shine is key for wedding day photos. Rely on face Shaving is another thing grooms must consider. If you have and hair products that will not add unnecessary sheen to your skin or hair to avoid making you look greasy. Matte hair a beard, make sure it is clean, combed and trimmed. Men waxes and sprays will tame tresses. who shave the day of their weddings may find their skin is sensitive and irritated, which can lead to redness. Unless Smile your facial hair grows especially fast, shave the evening Make sure your teeth have been thoroughly brushed and before. This is a good time to splurge on a professional that you have used a minty mouthwash so you’re primed shave with a straight razor at a barber shop. A hot shave for that first kiss. Many grooms also opt for whitening from a professional will produce a close shave with the least treatments prior to the wedding so they have a dazzling amount of irritation when done correctly. smile.

Hands Put in that extra effort to look your best.

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Keep your gown wedding white

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any brides walk down the aisle in white gowns, which have long been considered the most traditional choice. Wearing white can be a frightening prospect to some brides, who fear that white clearly shows every blemish or stain. Protecting a white dress so it looks pristine on one’s wedding day takes a little effort, but such efforts are well worth it.

Before the wedding When trying on the gown, be sure that your hands are clean and you are not wearing any makeup. You may want to wear a thin pair of gloves so any oils from your hands are not transferred to the gown. If anyone helps you in and out of the gown, ensure their hands also are clean.

Try on the gown sparingly before the wedding, ideally only for fittings.

When you are not trying it on, store it in a protective garment bag until it needs to be steamed just prior to the wedding. Some seamstresses or tailors will hold onto the gown until the final alterations are done and then steam out any wrinkles prior to delivery.

Wedding day On the day of the wedding, resist the urge to handle the gown early in the day. The gown should be the last thing

you put on during wedding day preparations.

Wait until just before departing for the service to get fully dressed in your gown. Again, make sure your hands and the hands of any helpers are clean. Ask for help so that the gown can be placed gingerly over your head, avoiding any makeup in the process. Some brides may find it helpful to leave lipstick application for the very last step in getting ready. Should an accident occur, bright lipstick on the white gown can be especially difficult to conceal.

Pack an emergency stain-fighting Photograpgy by Gini kit to bring along to the ceremony and reception. This way, should a minor stain occur, it can be treated right away. Use sparingly because you will not know just how the cleaning product will react with the gown’s fabric, and overuse may make the stain worse. If possible, test the product on a small swatch of gown fabric prior to use.

After the wedding Use caution when removing the gown and then promptly repackage it into its garment bag. After the wedding, take the gown to a professional dry cleaner to have it cleaned and preserved. Then the gown can be used by future generations or simply saved as a keepsake.

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Make the first dance even more special

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uring a wedding reception most of the focus is on the your life as a couple. Select a song that has deep meaning first dance of the evening when the newlyweds take to you. Read over the lyrics to make sure it’s an appropriate to the dance floor for the first time after tying the knot. wedding song.

A couple’s first dance is significant.

• Tame those nerves. Practicing is a way Traditionally, the first dance was to feel more confident in your steps, and Provided by performed to a slow waltz, but now the that will help keep nerves at bay. Many Red Lion, Lewiston first dance is not governed by any rules. couples experience a bit of stage fright.

Just keep in mind that these friends and Many couples like to push boundaries family are at the wedding to support or get creative with their first dances, you and not judge your dance moves. and this can make the wedding even more memorable. In fact, some couples • Choose an uncomplicated routine. If enroll in dance classes or enlist the help dancing is not your strong suit, select of choreographers to ensure an epic an easy song that allows you to simply opening dance number. Social media sway back and forth and move around is full of videos of innovative couples minimally. Dancing takes practice, performing spot-on dance routines from but with that practice even the selfclassic dance movies like “Dirty Dancing” professed “worst dancer” can cut an or beautifully choreographed dances to impressive rug. popular first dance songs such as “At Last” • Work with a professional. If you desire or “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” something more intricate for the first Whether a couple wants to perform an dance and you have the budget to pay intricate tango or simply wants to sway for some dance lessons, go for it. An to the music on the first dance, here are some pointers to instructor can take you through dance basics or help you keep in mind. choreograph a more polished piece.

• Choose a wedding song that has meaning. It may be fun First dances are memorable moments at wedding to do a dance routine to DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean,” but receptions. Guests can’t wait to hear the couple’s song and remember your first dance song will forever be linked to see their impressive dance moves.

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