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Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

Have you heard the news?

Apparently, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry actually danced to a different first dance song then previously reported. (WHAT?!)

My thoughts on both songs, as well as links to listen, after the jump.

Wedding First Dance Choreography to Disco Classic "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone

Wedding First Dance Choreography to Disco Classic "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone

Have you considered dancing to “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone for your wedding first dance? It’s a great choice for a first dance because it’s upbeat, fun and funky, and the disco dance possibilities are endless!

Check out the following post for a video of Kaitlyn and Alex’s epic disco first dance to this song.

Wedding First Dance Choreography to Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

Wedding First Dance Choreography to Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

Are you considering dancing to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli for your wedding first dance? It’s a great choice for a first dance because it’s romantic, fun and exciting and the choreography possibilities are nearly endless!

I’ve worked with a lot of couples from beginners to more advanced students, and for two lessons to eight, to create first dance choreography to this 1960s classic love song. Check out the video of my students, Shelley and Robert, dancing to this song.

First Dance Song Review: Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

First Dance Song Review: Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Frankie Valli

When you hear the lyrics, “you’re just too good to be true...can’t take my eyes off of you...,” who else immediately thinks of the scene from “Ten Things I Hate About You” where Heath Ledger serenades Julia Stiles over the PA system during soccer practice? 🙋‍♀️

It would be impossible to come up with ten things to hate about this first dance song! Keep reading for my recommendation as well as photographic inspiration for those of you considering this song for your first dance.

Lauren & Stephen | Ritchie Valens First Dance Song

Lauren & Stephen | Ritchie Valens First Dance Song

"Practice makes permanence." Lauren, a former ice skater, spoke these words during our first wedding dance lesson last summer. I realized how very true these words are when applied both to learning how to dance and to the marriage that comes after the wedding.