Your First Dance Wedding Song

So - you're getting married - congratulations!

You have been waiting your whole life for this moment, and you have so much planning to do. One special part of that planning includes picking the wedding song for your romantic first dance. For this choice, there can be as many sources of inspiration as there are couples, but if you're looking for ideas, here are a few tips to help get the ball rolling...and the music playing!

 First Dance Romance: Is there a song that is special to you and your spouse-to-be, perhaps because it reminds you of when you first met, or was playing on your first date? The song need only be special to the two of you; for your first dance, no one else in the Universe matters.

 Ask your parents: Is there a song that has special meaning for either set of parents? For example, many couples choose to pay tribute and thanks to their parents by choosing to dance to the same wedding first dance song that their parents chose so many years before...this can also be very touching for members of the guestlist who actually remember your parents getting married! Even if a song is difficult to find, a good DJ should be able to get it for you.

 Culture: If there is a culture one or both of you come from and would like to honor, ask some relatives for their choice in romantic songs which come from this unique background. Again, a choice like this can be very touching for people included in the ceremony and to whom this music would be very special.

 DJ: Of course if you have no special ideas, your DJ can be the perfect source for choosing your first dance song. He or she is an expert and will be able to tell you what is popular currently.

Hopefully this will help you get started. Have a wonderful time planning your special day, and if money is an issue, don't forget to check out the Amazing Wedding Planning guide at Wedding Planning Makes Perfect, and learn how to save hundreds - possibly thousands - of dollars.

Shauna Arthurs is a writer/editor and founder of a network of web-based help sites, including Wedding Planning Makes Perfect, home of the Amazing Wedding Planning system that helps brides save up to 70% on all wedding expenses - Guaranteed!