FIRST DANCE SONG SUGGESTIONS

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First Dance Ideas, Songs & Special Effects | Steven Heyns, The Wedding DJ

Your first dance is one of the most special and emotional moments of your wedding day. The right song, the perfect lighting, and the right atmosphere can turn it into something magical for you, your guests, and your wedding photos.

I have helped couples across Durban, the Midlands and KZN create unforgettable first dances for more than 20 years, and I would love to help you design yours.

Lighting and Atmosphere for Your First Dance

Music sets the tone, but lighting creates the magic. I design lighting setups that frame the dance floor beautifully and enhance your photos and videos.
Soft uplighting to create a romantic glow and moving head spotlights to highlight you on the dance floor

Colour-coordinated washes that match your wedding theme
Learn more on my Lighting and Atmosphere page .

Dancing on the clouds

For couples who want a truly unforgettable first dance, I offer a low fog effect that creates the illusion of dancing on clouds. It looks incredible in person and photographs beautifully, making your first dance even more cinematic.

The low fog equipment needs to be rented, so let me know if you’re interested and we can check availability and get everything set up.

Choreography

For couples in the Durban area, Kim Pienaar comes highly recommended to help you create a first dance you’ll remember.

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Choosing the Perfect First Dance Song

Not sure where to start? I have put together a curated Spotify playlist of first dance suggestions featuring timeless classics and modern favourites.

Over the last couple of years, couples have been choosing a wide variety of songs rather than a single standout hit. This makes it even more important to find one that truly feels like yours.

The most important thing is picking a song that reflects your story. I can guide you through the selection process, edit versions if needed, or create a seamless mix if you want to start slow and then surprise your guests with something upbeat.