first dance
Reception's opening number
The first dance is the traditional opening dance at a wedding reception, performed by the newlywed couple.
It marks their first public act as a married pair, usually to a song of personal significance: They chose their first dance song months before the wedding.
The moment often feels ceremonial—guests watch, then join in.
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- wedding dayDay of marriage
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- brideWoman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
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- father-daughterpaternal bond, daddy, papa, dad, father figure
- party traditionschampagne toast, toasts, toasting, cake cutting, gift opening
- wedding customswedding vows, wedding veil, wedding rings, wedding gown, wedding ceremony
- wedding elementsbride, groom, wedding cake, wedding dress, dress
- wedding etiquetteRSVP, seating chart, wedding vows, vows, bridal traditions
- wedding eventswedding, engagement, reception, proposal, rehearsal dinner
sequence/order
first dancelast dance
Concluding turn on floor
send-off · last song · bouquet toss · garter toss · sparkler exit
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