A Regal Affair: So my wife asked me to blog

So my wife asked me to be her first “guest blogger” of the month. I’m happy to oblige because I really believe in her and her work with A Regal Affair. I see how hard she works for her clients and I am really proud of her. This is the least I can do.

For my topic, I want to discuss the first dance. I am not exactly Fred Astaire so the thought of dancing in front of a couple hundred of our closest friends and family was a little bit nerve racking. My advise for grooms is to relax. First of all, most people are going to be looking at your beautiful bride and not the lucky guy trying to count the steps in his head that’s dancing with her. Second, it’s about the moment not the steps. The best first dances that I have seen are the ones that you can feel the love and connection between the couple.
Before the big day, go to dancing lessons together. Trust me on this one guys. Dancing lessons aren’t as important for getting the steps right, (as I’ve already established, it’s not about the steps, or even you for that matter), its about the closeness that comes with taking a night or two a week and doing something together. Leading up to the wedding can be stressful and tense at times. Dance lessons are a great way to reconnect during the hustle and bustle of the pre-wedding weeks. Plus, it can lead to some practicing for the part of the night you are most looking forward to, if you know what I mean.

Have fun with it. That’s the best advice I can give to any groom-to-be, or for both of you for that matter. Actually, come to think about, this advice is probably best for the blushing brides. Have fun. Relax and enjoy your wedding. That might sound silly, but I think that it is too often the case that people forget to enjoy themselves on their wedding day. After all the effort and planning that goes into the day, it could be easy to get upset if a minor detail isn’t perfect. Remember what’s really important, the love between you and your new spouse. Your wedding day is a celebration of the two of you, the love you share, and the well wishing for the life you intend to create together. Have fun and enjoy. Let your wedding planner deal with the details and the stresses!

Here is an inspirational video!