Bride & Groom Dance Through the Decades | The Always Home First Dance

FUN FACTS ABOUT OUR FIRST DANCE:
·Val choreographed the entire dance by herself (Zack of course helped guide some of the moves to flow better during practices) Val studied music videos + live performances from each decade, then taught herself the moves that seemed the most popular. The trickiest decade for us to learn was the 1940's swing dancing!!
· Since our home was too small to practice in + we didn't have a studio we could go to, we would practice in random quiet outdoor places in our town. Abandoned parking lots, a baseball field, etc. Luckily only a few people ever saw us weirdos dancing outside!
· We originally ended the final dance with Zack flipping Val into a BACKFLIP when the beat dropped.....! We practiced over + over again, but Val always twisted her body sideways when she was landing. We ultimately decided it was too risky + cut it out of the dance!
· We kept our first dance a secret from ALL of our wedding guests -- including parents, siblings, + the wedding party. It was the one thing we really wanted to surprise EVERYONE with (& by their reactions -- we'd call it a success!!)
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SONGS USED:
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Come On, Let's Go - Los Lobos
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Greased Lightning - John Travolta
The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground
It Takes Two - DJ Rob Base
Hip Hop Hooray - Naughty by Nature
Jump on it - Sir Mix a Lot
Jump around - House of Pain
Teach Me How to Dougie - Cali Swag District
Stanky Legg- GS Boyz
Cat Daddy - Rej3ctz
You're a Jerk - New Boyz
In My Feelings - Drake
Five More Hours - Deorro ft. Chris Brown
VIDEOGRAPHY: Bagshaw Photo and Video
Together, we’ve lived coast to coast + across the sea. Through our moves, we’ve learned that it doesn’t matter where we live in the world, because together - we will make that place our home. Immersing ourselves into new communities + cultures, creating cozy spaces to live in, & forever being grateful for our current blessings. No matter where we live, together, we will always make it our home.
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[@inga5258]

already know this marriage is gonna last

[@BabetBloem]

Came here because of TikTok! This is amazing! 😍

[@PleunvdWijst]

Me too!! Sooo amazing 😍 I want to do this on my own wedding day 😂

[@thealwayshome9239]

Thank you so much!!

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Me to

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Me 2! Love this

[@kathleenlestrange6932]

Same here

[@emiiily2238]

I can from Tiktok since the 2nd part didn’t have sound😂

[@silversnake1218]

Same

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me /

[@emiiily2238]

I meant came oops

[@babycas8020]

Same

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yeh me too lol

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That crowd wasn’t hype enough for meeee😭😭

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Forreal 😭😭😭

[@alanaj4186]

right

[@angelaperrin5909]

From her dress (plus a couple other tell tale things) I'd guess this is a Mormon wedding reception after a temple marriage.they are a reserved bunch!!😉

[@laoisekearney5284]

Who else is here from tiktok 🙋🏻‍♀️

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I could never have the confidence to do this! This was incredible and planned out so well!!

[@opaxz2375]

That sounds like a backhanded complement lmao

[@teenagers012]

@@opaxz2375 or meaning exactly what they said because I was thinking the same thing 😂 this was incredible, but my weddings coming and I hate being the center of attention to massive degrees so I wouldn’t be confident enough to do something so fun

[@opaxz2375]

@@teenagers012 I know but like a classic backhanded compliment is something like "wow, I would never have the confidence to wear a shirt like.... that"

[@casandrac6268]

She looks like Victoria Justice

[@morganvolz6848]

Or Nina dobre

[@TheRileyWhite]

@@morganvolz6848 that’s what I was thinking. Came to the comments to see if it was her lol

[@planet_hope1403]

They radiate soulmate culture🥺❤️

[@elainekelly3745]

here from the tiktok- i think this is the cutest thing i’ve ever seen

[@thealwayshome9239]

thank you 🥺🥰

[@ln9256]

This has the perfect ratio of cringe to wholesome. If there's no cringe you're not having fun. I want my wedding to be this fun and beautiful 🥺

[@tassitosse]

And now i’m crying

[@audreyrobls]

I LOVE HOW THEY WENT BACK TO SLOW DANCING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED AHAHAHSH I LOVE THIS COUPLE

[@laurarivera3870]

This is soooo beautiful! Why weren’t more people hyping y’all up? It was amazing!

[@Harley-go2iy]

right. the crowd didn’t deserve them 😤

[@monikamiramontes7336]

POV: you’re here from the TikTok that didn’t have sound 😭😂

[@annie5171]

YESS HAHA

[@addisonwillis46]

I had to watch this twice... once to watch the bride, and once to watch the groom. Y’all, this is SO CUTE

[@EmkayEMB]

Just saw the first part on tiktok, I had to watch the whole thing!! This is amazing!

[@Honeypieasmr15]

Came from tik tok cuz part 2 didn’t have sound lmaoo this is so cute I love it I want to do the dance from white chicks😭for my first dance lmao

[@thealwayshome9239]

haha that would be legendary!!!

[@Honeypieasmr15]

@@thealwayshome9239 maybe we’ll record it and make a KZbin channel like y’all lmao idk tho I’m only 14😭🤚🏼so

[@rss5719]

I did lmao

[@Honeypieasmr15]

@@rss5719 wait your first dance was that dance from white chicks??

[@rss5719]

@@Honeypieasmr15 i ment i came from the tiktok but doing the dance looks fun

[@Susan-24]

YOU ARE SO ADORABLE TOGETHER I'M MARRIED 43 YEARS I WISH YOU THAT MANY AND MORE.GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

[@rebeccahorner1369]

such a beautiful and modest wedding dress!

[@jackiedoesitbetter7893]

I think I hyped y’all up more than the crowd laying in bed 🤣

[@penelopeff1521]

I’m in love with your dress.

[@kirsten9516]

if my relationship isn’t like this i don’t want it.

[@user-fc9db7yb3r]

I LOVE this!! Such a good idea! 😊

[@thealwayshome9239]

Madison LaForenza thank you sooo much!☺️💗

[@chrisreeves1547]

That must have been so much fun! Great teamwork and memories to start your journey! Wonderful.

[@sallyhay3369]

What a joy - I smiled ALL the way through this 😊😊😊 - thank you for posting!

[@bao2168]

If my wedding aint like this, ion want it. This is perfect

[@tombeyer375]

Enjoyed this one sooo much! The groom even left his jacket on through all the moves! Last, but not least, the beautiful bride even did all the moves with her heels on! Wish them both the very best for a long long time. 💝

[@sandrafraser2267]

Love the song picks and the dance moves. Happy life !

[@danitapowell2291]

That was simply adorable! And how nice for them to have all that time rehearsing together.

[@joannoneill2531]

I wish you continued happiness in your marriage. Remember to always have a laugh and a smile. You can face anything in life as long as you have each other.

[@drewk7039]

Y’all did amazing!!

[@kelseysandau6127]

Wow that was so amazing!!! Looks like genuine love!!!!

[@yahairaelizabeth6]

I aspire to have this kind of relationship one day🥺 this was sooo cute!!!!!

[@manichairdo9265]

Yay. Superb dancing. Beautiful wedding gown, and oh, my... the groom's a mover. My late husband couldn't dance for toffee but made music for those who can...like me. We had 40 fabulous years, together, anyway. 😁🥰

[@Trucker2004]

Just seen this via your website, very cool. Cool how you both ended with the first song.

[@thealwayshome9239]

Just Me hey thank you!! stay tuned for a similar video coming soon😉

[@tammyholtz9568]

What a wonderful way to do their first dance as a married couple! Congratulations ❤❤❤

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Oh my goodness yall never cease to amaze me.You both are amazing . Now I KNOW that yall have MOVES lol. I had just now seen this video. I had seen bits and pieces in other videos bit not the whole thing. I loved thaht throughout the video you put in the practice shots and ended with the practice shot. I love this and all of yalls amazing content. :) :):):):)

[@mary-si3vp]

THIS WAS SOOOOOO FREAKING SWEEETTT THE WAY U WENT BACK TO EACH OTHER LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED SOOOO SWEEEETTTT AWW

[@larathebold2894]

This was awesome! I love it 😻

[@mamabear8516]

Beautiful. The dance and the couple.

[@barbieivy]

That was awesome!! 👏👏👏 congratulations 🎈🍾🎉

[@louishawkins5058]

This was amazing. Great couple!!!!!

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

That was Unforgettable!!! & REMARKABLE ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ BEST OF LUCK TO YOU BOTH❣️❣️

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This was so precious, omg😍🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Freaking awesome!👊🏽🙌🏾💓

[@camicaran]

Came from tiktok! I loved it!!! Best wishes you guys! 💕

[@paytongrey2049]

You guys are such a cute couple!

[@brendacottrell9787]

Thank you for Sharing,,So do enjoyed it.Your both Amazing.Hugh Congratulations,And God Bless You Both

[@agustinarojas8476]

Such a lovely couple! I'm sure they're great❤

[@yourmum3674]

They look so good together

[@M-hc9xm]

How did the guests not get more hyped about this???

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Great job .👏👏😂👍 Congratulations .

[@traceybryant1678]

Just found you randomly, so cute :) made me smile.

[@sarahandrea7232]

Came from tiktok! New subscriber! This is awesome!!

[@gretchenhickel2576]

Had to be the best first dance ever!❤️🤩

[@keenalicia1099]

Literally goals. This was adorabme

[@thealwayshome9239]

thank you ☺️

[@talirose8058]

So amazing!!

[@AnnieSadler96]

Who else sees all the tiktok comments and doesn't know what they are talking about because you randomly got recommended this video? 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@parisamelie6088]

I'm gonna cry this was so cuteee

[@jeniferkenney2984]

So cool! How fun!

[@BffGirlish]

Came from TikTok as well such a cute dance, I cried needles to say lol!

[@VoiceofHope-ow5nh]

ok but like i love how simple and pretty her dress is 😩😍

[@F7l1y]

Happy early by 41 minute 2 year anniversary to you guys😁😁

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Love it !

[@gracescibetta5791]

this is the cutest thing ever🥺

[@dinasara1644]

this is sooo cute, i want this at my wedding!!!!

[@isabellaa8555]

I found you guys on TikTok this is so cute!!!! I loved it!!!

[@thealwayshome9239]

hi thank you!!☺️☺️

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YALL DID NOT DISAPPOINT YESSS GO OFF

[@user-yg5jz9zm1s]

This is so adorable :)))

[@3zek0]

Wow that was beautiful

[@dupont4sure]

THAT WAS AWESOME

[@liah55]

I love her dress 😍

[@kikus2001]

Oh Guys, you are amazing! They have fun together, its great! Have a long, happy marriage! 😍

[@candacemae3455]

This was so cute I even cried😅💞

[@LIBqueen]

So frickin cute!!

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It took me forever to find this geez

[@axelpop3542]

Wandavision was definitely inspired by this👌👌

[@weddingdancemadesimple]

Okay... I like!

[@MichaelJfanatic]

aw y’all are soulmates

[@VexingSymphony99]

Obligatory: here from TikTok. This is amazing congratulations

[@marialinares2973]

Cuties couple award goes to!!!!! 💗

[@madisoncockroft333]

I need the song mashup for my wedding!!!!

[@tiffxster]

this is so cute!!

[@destinygonzalez5906]

that was amazing!

[@thealwayshome9239]

appreciate it!!

[@mariahelizabeth3613]

Came from tiktok and your dress is gorgeous

[@raymondmaurer1838]

Gives new meaning to "Wedding Jitters"

[@susanwills4723]

Well done guys you rock congratulations on your marriage.have a wonderful life together.💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@jolinamichelle]

adorable ✨

[@jxss8414]

this was so cute aw

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Thats amazing

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Here from tik tok! I absolutely love this!!😍🙌🏼

[@thealwayshome9239]

hi, welcome and thank you🥰

[@hockeypanda4987]

I need this at my wedding

[@TheRileyWhite]

I’m doing it! Got the choreographer and music together so excited!

[@queenj577]

I definitely added them

[@kubrosh]

This is the best first dance of all time! It is my favourite. God bless you and your marriage. Hope you’ll have beautiful healthy children :)

[@kubrosh]

Oh my god. Looked at your other videos and saw you posted a video 2 weeks ago, saying you’re having a girl. Congrats!! :)

[@tracyp1815]

Fun! 🕺💃

[@nataly3247]

Here from there TikTok 😩😍!!

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Great. ...Katarzyna from Poland 👍👏👋

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So cute!

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He really good

[@ewabak2821]

Bravo