Are you nervous about your first dance? Don’t be. I have a little secret to share today… and by the end of this feature you’ll realise it’s really no secret at all but simple common sense. So many couples agonise over the first dance! Let’s face it: unless you’re happy on a podium in a club you won’t be comfortable strutting your stuff in the middle of a circle of everyone you know… it’s a pretty unusual situation to be in, right?
Cripps Barn Wedding – Sam Gibson Photography

By Sam Gibson at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/sam-gibson-photography/
But forget all that. There are ways to get over first dance nerves:
- Pretend you’ve forgotten all about it until the big day, try and get out of it if no one remembers, or brief your band or DJ that it just isn’t going to happen!
- Sign up for dance classes and learn a spectacular routine to amaze and delight your guests!
- Think of it this way: everyone is there to celebrate your marriage and the fact that you’re head over heels in love with your other half. Your first dance is your chance to hug, and have a secret conversation, and just feel amazing listening to “your song” together (while you move your feet a little bit).
Tipi Wedding – Matt Tyler Photography

By Matt Tyler Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/matt-tyler-photography/
Your first dance? It’s just being in love, with music, in a circle. Easy.
I can prove it too: the lovely guys at 20Collective have shared some incredible first dance photos with us this morning. Look closely and you’ll see every one of these beautiful images is all about the LOVE! Whether you see a deliriously happy couple surrounded by family, or an intimate moment between a bride and groom, these images are proof that the first dance is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime romantic moment. So don’t be nervous… just be in love.
Chateau de la Bourlie Wedding – Rik Pennington Photography

By Rik Pennington Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/rik-pennington-photography/
Peckforton Castle Wedding – Samuel Docker Photography

By Samuel Docker at 20Collective http://20collective.com/samuel-docker/
Achnagairn House Inverness Wedding – ARJ Photography

By ARJ Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/arj-photography/
Cley Windmill Wedding – CG Weddings by the Crawleys

CG Weddings by the Crawleys at 20Collective http://20collective.com/the-crawleys/
Warren House, Surrey Wedding – Lyndsey Goddard Photography

By Lyndsey Goddard at 20Collective http://20collective.com/lyndsey-goddard-photography/
The Garden Room, Syon Park Wedding – F5 Photography – Rahul Khona

By F5 Photography at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/f5-photography
Creslow Manor Wedding – Adam-Riley-Photography

By Adam Riley Photography at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/adam-riley-photography/
Powderham Castle Wedding – Albert Palmer Photography

By Albert Palmer Photography at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/albert-palmer-photography/
Left bank Wedding – Andy Gaines

By Andy Gaines at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/andy-gaines-photography/
30 Pavilion Road Wedding – Ben Joseph Photography

By Ben Joseph Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/ben-joseph-photography/
Kew Gardens Wedding – Jackson & Co Photography

By Jackson and Co at 20Collective http://20collective.com/jackson-and-co-photography/
Wasing Park Wedding – Kristian Leven Photography

By Kristian Leven Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/kristian-leven-photography/
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Wedding – Lorenzo Photography

By Lorenzo Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/lorenzo-photography/
Bank Hall Wedding – MikiPhotography

By Miki Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/miki-photography/
Hoghton Tower Wedding – Neil Redfern Photography

By Neil Redfern Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/neil-redfern-photography/
Hotel du Vin Wedding – Stephen Bunn Photography

By Stephen Bunn Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/stephen-bunn-photography/
Gorton Monastery Wedding – Lawson Photography

By Lawson Photography at 20Collective http://20collective.com/lawson-photography/
Syon Park Wedding – York Place Studios

By York Place Studios at 20Collective: http://20collective.com/york-place-studios/
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