7 Simple Ways to Ease Your First-Dance Nerves

[Martha Stewart Weddings] [First-dance nerves]( Classic Wedding Moment If you're feeling nervous about the first dance at your wedding, know that you are far from alone. Whether you're taking classes at a studio or practicing with your significant other at home, here are some expert-approved tips to help you calm those first-dance nerves. [7 Simple Ways to Ease Your First-Dance Nerves]( [40 Pretty Ways to Decorate Your Wedding Chairs]( [When Should You Close Down the Bar at Your Wedding Reception?]( [At Their Wedding in the Hamptons, This Couple Treated Guests to a Weekend of Nonstop Fun]( [Lana Condor Is Engaged! See the First Photos of Her Stunning Oval-Shaped Ring]( Pros and Cons The first dance traditionally takes place immediately after the couple's announcement at the reception, but it's not your only option. [The Pros and Cons of Waiting Until After Dinner to Share Your First Newlywed Dance]( Timing Is Everything Should the song's length be a deciding factor when choosing your first dance song? Here's what the experts say. [What's the Right Length for a First Dance Song?]( Tips and Two-Steps A choreographed first dance packs a lot of wow into your opening number as a married couple, but there are a few things to consider if you have a live band play your song. [How to Prepare for a Choreographed First Dance]( Hmm…Next, I Need to Plan My… [Here's How Much You Should Spend on Each Aspect of Your Wedding Day]( [5 Things You May Be Spending Too Much Time on While Planning Your Wedding]( [These Are the Worst Things You're Doing in Your Relationship, According to Expert]( Ideas for the Big Day PLAN [How to Set a Budget for Your Wedding Dress]( INSPIRE [Floor-to-Ceiling Florals Brought the Outside in at This North Carolina Wedding]( STYLE [26 Mother-of-the-Bride Hairstyles That'll Make Her Feel Special]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Newsletter Sign Up]( [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here]( Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 ©2022. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Help Center](