Just the two of you
Have the full song together, or choose a point when I invite guests in. A chorus can be a clear, natural cue.
Mobile Beats · Wedding DJ Scotland
Planning your first dance
The song, the introduction and who joins you. Here are the choices, including keeping it simple or leaving it out.
Start with how you want it to feel
You don’t need choreography, a slow song or a full three minutes with everyone watching. Think about whether you want a moment together, a big welcome onto the floor or everyone involved from the start.
Choose a song you both enjoy. It doesn’t need to describe your relationship word for word. If you’re stuck, send a few possibilities and I’ll help you think through how each could work.
Who joins you—and when?
Your wedding party first
I can introduce the people you choose, then invite everyone else. We’ll confirm the names and order beforehand.
Everyone together
Guests can join from the beginning. Or keep the first song for yourselves and use a second dance to bring everyone in.
Send the exact version
A live performance, acoustic cover and album version can have different introductions, tempos and endings. Send a link to the recording you mean, along with the artist and title.
If you want an edit, tell me what you’d like changed. We can discuss a shorter introduction, an earlier finish or an agreed point for guests to join. Confirm any edit before practising to it.
Where does a parent dance fit?
A dance with a parent or someone important to you can happen whenever you prefer. I often suggest around 30–45 minutes after the dancing starts, giving the party time to get going before another featured moment.
You can have it immediately after your first dance instead. We’ll agree who is dancing, the exact recording and whether guests watch or join later.
What happens afterwards?
The next song helps turn a watched moment into a party. You can choose a favourite that your guests will recognise, or leave the choice to me. If the first dance is a quieter song, we’ll consider how the next track changes the energy.
Your photographer may want to be in position before the first dance begins. We’ll agree the introduction and guest invitation so they can capture the moment without needing to interrupt.
Common worries
What if we don’t want everyone watching?
Invite guests in early, start with everyone already on the floor or skip the formal announcement. You can still have a favourite song played during the evening.
Do we have to have a first dance?
No. An entrance followed by a party track is one alternative; starting the dancing without a formal introduction is another.
Can we change our song?
Yes—let me know before the wedding so I can check the recording and update any agreed cues or edit.
Plan the rest of your evening
Your wedding quote
What’s your date?
Send your date and venue. I’ll confirm availability and a quote, including travel.
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