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I wasn’t one of those girls who spent her childhood planning a wedding. I don’t remember ever pretending to be a bride, a white sheet on my head like a veil, eager to grow up so that I could be a real life bride. Weddings were, eh, I could take ’em or leave ’em. That is, of course, until my man proposed. Oh, then it was on! All of a sudden, I started to care very much about weddings and couldn’t wait to start planning my own. It wasn’t even about the white dress, the cake, or the flowers, though. I realized that our wedding would be an opportunity to bring our friends and families together to celebrate, not just the union of my husband and me, but that of all of us.
It was the best night of my life.
First of all, the ceremony was beautiful. My husband was so sweet and amazing, my bridesmaids were beautiful, and all of our guests were on time. On top of that, the weather was just right, and the sun had started to set enough to make it feel like we were in a fairytale. Our pastor spoke about love and what it meant to be married, and my heart filled up as I listened, feeling so blessed that I was marrying the person who was made for me. We sealed the deal with a kiss, and I felt like I was floating on a cloud. Everything was perfect. Until we got to the dancing part of the reception.
Then things got epic.
We had so much fun! After the first dance, the dj turned on the “Cha-Cha Slide” (or “Cupid Shuffle”, or some other line dance), and all of our guests got on the floor and started jamming! There were kids jumping around, folks singing along at the top of their voices, and guys who had loosened up their ties and taken off their jackets so they could really get into it. When my bridesmaids started taking off their heels and putting on flip flops, I felt like things were going pretty good. When my mom and mother-in-law started battling it out on the dance floor, I knew for sure our wedding was a success!
Even though I didn’t grow up fantasizing about my dream wedding, I was blessed enough to have one anyway. My wedding was the first time I met a lot of my husband’s friends, and his first time meeting much of my family, including my stepmother who passed away a few months afterwards. We are so grateful that we had the chance to bring everyone together to laugh, create memories, and yes, to dance!
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Dancing to Disco. Seriously, I really enjoyed this years ago.
My favorite memory was when I had my first dance recital. I was so nervous but once I got the hang of it, I was addicted.
watching it on tv
Cant say that I have any specific ones. I used to really love going to the bar when Whitney Houston was at her peak and dancing to I want to dance with somebody.
Dancing with my Dad at my wedding.
My hubby taking me dancing when we were just dating. Thank you!
I have nice memories of traveling with a professional dance troupe when I was young.
the “first dance” with my sweet DH at my wedding. It was really a special and magical moment
I remember dancing with my husband at nightclubs when we were dating 20 years ago.
My favorite time dancing is when I danced at my wedding with my husband and then I danced with my Dad after. It was magical!
i used to dance when i was a kid
Dancing with my husband at school event.
I used to tap dance as a child. I remember one outfit I wore that was bright green and ruffled!
My favorite dance memory was when my daughter was tap dancing. She would use her tap shoes through out the house. She was about 6-7 years old and now that she is 40 years old I wish for those days back. To hear her tap dance once more would be wonderful.
I remember taking tap dance class as a kid. My mom made my outfit/costume!
My favorite is having dance parties in the rain when I was younger.
My favorite dance themed memory is my best friend in high school and I practicing all the disco dance moves from the movie, Saturday Night Fever, so we could really have a great time at our Senior Prom 🙂
In college I took part in – and nearly won – a dance marathon that was a total blast from start to finish. I did it with all of my closest friends, and we had a great time trying to outlast each other. As the night went on, we got loopier and loopier, which just added to the whole experience!
My favorite dance memory is dancing for the first time at a church camp party to Van Halen’s, Jump.
I remember my first dance, I think it was the 5th or 6th grade, I didn’t want to dance at first, but after I got on the dance floor, you couldn’t stop me.
We danced to “We are Family” at a wedding.
My favorite dance memory was with my now husband in college.
The first dance with my wife.
My first dance with my husband is my favorite memory
Dancing with my friends at different clubs and just having fun
My favorite memory was when I first danced with my husband. It was the electric slide. A classic. Great pics!
My favorite memory of dancing is at my sisters wedding, it was pretty hilarious and fun watching my sister and her husband performing there made up dance and everyone joining in..
friends at the clubs
Dancing like no one was watching at my prom!
My favorite dance memory is dancing with my grandpa at my wedding. He was very dapper and classy.
My favorite was dancing at wedding.
My favorite dance-themed memory is when I was 5 years old. My cousin and I were in tap dancing recital with blue tutus and black shoes. This was the last time I saw my cousin.
I remember going to a black and white ball in town with my fiance before we were engaged. It was wonderful.
I remember trying to break dance after watching this movie called the pilot
Dancing with my GF on a cruise we went on was fun!
My first slow dnace with my husband.
My Favorite Dance Themed Memory Is Dancing With My Nieces And Nephews!
when I was growing up I had a friend who every weekend would gather all of us teenagers at her house for dancing. Just a lot of friends, food and dancing the night away. Good times
My favorite was dancing with my sister when we were younger. We used to create different routine and have a blast.
Dancing as a kid and loving it.
My best memory – dancing with my boyfriend at my first prom.
thank you
I learned the Macarena on a pirate ship in Aruba.
min eis the electric slide at weddings
Dancing in the living room with my soon to be husband while he sang the love song in my ear!
Dancing at my wedding with my dad and then my first dance with my husband.
My favorite dance themed memory is my son going to homecoming dance. seeing him in a tuxedo teared me up. He looked so grown up.
Watching american bandstand..!!!!
I remember doing the macarena at a school dance, lol that was fun, not to mention a looong time ago!
I tried it once and that was enough for me. I remember it well because my husband and I both tried it the first time. We did not do well so we never did it again.
Going to Prom when I was in High School
My first dance with my husband at out wedding was my most memorable dance themed memory.
My best dancing memory is the first time my husband and I danced together.
Nonstop disco dancing every Friday and Saturday night in the 70’s.
I took dance classes all the time as a kid and I still remember some of the choreography. So, when I hear songs I danced to, I remember the steps in my head.
I had a wonderful time at my senior prom.
Thanks for the contest.
I have really good memories of a dance routine we did in highschool. It was to ‘Genie In a Bottle’. It was so cool at the time..not so much anymore. haha. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
The first dance with my husband at our wedding.
Meeting my love at a club. Dancing all night.
Dancing with my kids in the living room and how much fun we had
My first dance with my husband.
Dancing with my husband at our wedding is my favorite memory
My favorite dance themed memory is dancing with kids in physical therapy. So much fun!