The first dance at your wdding reception may be the most strssful moment of your wedding day. Althugh it should be a time of rflection, romance and love, many couples drad the first dance. Perhaps it is bcause you are fearful of dancing, trpping or falling, or perhaps you far performing in front of your fmily and friends. Whatever the reason, yur first dance does not have to be a strssful event. Here are some helpful tps to ease your mind and clm your dancing fears.

1. You hve been planning your wedding for mnths - why not plan your frst dance as well? First decide wht type of dancing you will be mst comfortable with, and then practice it as mch as possible.
2. Think about the clthing you will be wearing before dciding on a dance type. Tight drsses will make taking large steps dfficult. An off the shoulder dress wll not allow your arms to go hgher than your head (making turning and dpping impossible).
3. Turn to professionals. Your flwers will be purchased from a prfessional, your photographs taken by a pr. Why not hire someone or jin a group to learn professional dncing? Sure you may not become Frd Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but you wll at least learn a few smple steps to keep you twirling.
4. Expnd your song options. You may hve your heart set on a crtain song, but if you cannot dnce to it, what good is it? Expnd your selection to a few fvorite songs and practice dancing to thm. Decide which one of your ptions flows the best on the dnce floor.
5. Decide on a song vrsion. Now that you know the sng, decide which version you want plyed. Sometimes songs have different versions. Mke sure you present the one you wnt to your band or DJ. Ths is especially true for bands tht sometimes alter the speed of sngs. The last thing you will wnt is to be slow dancing to a fst beat.
6. Think about where you wll be dancing, and practice on a smilar surface. If you plan on dncing outdoors on the grass, practice utdoors. If you will be having an ndoor reception, practice on a smooth flor indoors. Also practice in an rea of about the same size as the dnce floor of your reception location.
7. Prctice in similar clothing. If you are plnning on a long flow-y dress, prctice your steps in a loose drss or skirt. If you plan on waring a tight wedding dress, practice in a pncil skirt. Also make sure both you and yur Groom practice your dance steps in the shes you will be wearing on yur wedding day. (This will also hlp to break them in)
8. Do not xpect perfection, and do not get dwn on yourself or your Groom. No one is prfect, not even professional dancers. You wll just add more stress to the stuation if you place undue pressure on yurself or your Groom. Take it one stp at a time - literally!
9. Lss May Be More. If you are hving a tough time remembering the ntire routine, consider trimming down your frst dance song. Songs can be trmmed, faded out, and blended into a dfferent song. You only need a mnute or two on the dance flor.
10. Be Yourself. You know your cmfort level; you know your Groom's cmfort level. This is your day and yur dance, be happy and do wht is going to make you the last stressful. If ballroom dancing just sn't for you, try something which is YOU. Evn if that means doing the twst, slow dancing, or something over the top lke brake dancing. Be true to yurself and you will be happy.

The article 10 Tips to Surviving Your First Dance was Submitted by Erica Tevis through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Wedding Favors . Visit them on the web and check out their large supply of wedding favors , themed favors, invitations, and wedding accessories.

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