Courtesy of Lyrical Lens Photography
The last dance is something that many bride & grooms don’t think about as an important part of their reception. Most times the last dance is simply the final dance of the evening. For our bride and grooms, it is a prelude to the grand finale. They want us to close the reception with the same energy and excitement as how we opened it.
Before the reception, we ask our bride & groom if they want a final dance by themselves, all of their guests, or ask them to join in part way through. This is important as it will tell us how to set it up.
First we have the bride & groom come out to the center of the dance floor. Then depending on if guests are joining right away or not we ask them to make a circle around the bride & groom. We set up the song by asking the guests if they’ve enjoyed themselves and to congratulate the bride & groom before they go on their honeymoon (to whatever the destination is). As the guests are clapping and cheering we start the song. When the song progresses about halfway we then ask them to join hands. If the guests are to join we will invite them to do so, by telling them to give our bride and groom a BIG hug, then to join in on the dance. If they are not to join, we can save the group hug for the end of the song.
In either case this sets up two additional opportunities:
1.) A great photo-op for the photographer, and
2.) A grand finale using our confetti cannon.
Both will produce a great picture that you will remember and cherish forever as your special day comes to a close. But the evening is not quite over as we have one final song to play. We suggest picking an upbeat song to close the reception on a high note.
Here are some past requests for the grand finale:
- Thks for the Mmrs – Fall Out Boy
- Last Dance – Donna Summer or Salena
- I’ve had (the time of my life) – Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
- Anyway You Want It – Journey
- Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys
- Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
- Have A Nice Day – Bon Jovi
Whatever you choose make it special for you and your guests. I’m sure everyone will appreciate it and leave saying “Thanks for the memories.”
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