Celebrity Wedding First Dance
Celebrity Couples have long realised the importance of having their wedding first dance professionally choreographed. If you are looking for some inspiration for your wedding first dance, consult our list of epic Celebrity Wedding First Dance facts.
Victoria Adams and David BeckhamWedding: April 4,1999
Location: Lutrelstown Castle,Dublin, Ireland Victoria Adams and David Beckham were married on July 4, 1999 at the 560-acre Luttrellstown Castle, just outside of Dublin, Ireland. Twenty-nine close friends and family witnessed the event, which was held in a private room of the castle decorated with rose petals and silver birch trees. Victoria arrived at the castle in a burgundy vintage Bentley, with her sister and maid of honor, Louise, and David’s two nieces who were flower girls. Wedding First Dance Song: “It Had To Be You”,Rod Stewart |
Kate Middleton and Prince William
Wedding: April 29, 2011
Location: Wesminster Abbey, London The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. The Archbishop of Canterbury, conducted the marriage; and a reading was given by the bride's brother, James. William's best man was his brother, Prince Harry, while the bride's sister, Pippa, was maid of honour. The ceremony was attended by the bride's and groom's families, as well as many foreign royals, diplomats, and the couple's chosen personal guests. After the ceremony, the couple made the traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Wedding First Dance Song: "Your Song" by Elton John |
Beyonce & Jay ZWedding: April 4, 2008
Location: Penthouse,New York Jay-Z married Beyonce Knowles at his 13,500-square foot penthouse apartment in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood. The couple exchanged vows in front of 40 friends, all of whom were asked to wear white to the ceremony, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin and Kelly Rowland. Wedding First Dance Song: “Crazy in Love”, Beyonce |
Fergie & Josh Duhamel
Wedding: January 10, 2009
Location: Church Estate Vineyards,Malibu,CA. Fergie married Josh Duhamel in an enchanted forest theme wedding in Malibu, CA. The wedding was planned by Mindy Weiss and rumored to have cost $1 million. At the reception, Josh surprised Fergie with a video montage of their friends dancing and lip synching to her song “Fergalicious.” Wedding First Dance Song: “Sweethearts Together,” The Rolling Stones |
Barack & Michelle Obama
Wedding: October 3, 1992
Location: The Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Barack and Michelle Obama shared their first dance to “You and I” by Stevie Wonder at their wedding in 1992. At a tribute to Wonder at the White House on Wednesday night, the couple toasted the singer and talked about how his music has influenced their marriage. Wedding First Dance Song: “You and I” by Stevie Wonder |
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith
Wedding: August4,2001
Location: Ballintubber Abbey, Ireland Pierce Brosnan married Keely Shaye Smith on August 4, 2001 at the 785-year-old Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo, Ireland. A total of 120 guests attended the 5 p.m. ceremony. The bride arrived 20 minutes late and waited behind a velvet curtain until it was time to walk down the aisle. A momentary disruption took place as the couple’s four-year-old son, Dylan Brosnan, yelled “Where’s Daddy?” from the back of the church. At that point, the curtain opened, and the groom finally saw his bride. Wedding First Dance Song: “If I Should Fall Behind,” Bruce Springsteen |
Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
Wedding: May 7,2006
Location: Wakaya Club,Fiji Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling eloped to the Wakaya Club in Fiji. The couple were married on the beach without any family or friends in attendance. Following the vows, they danced, toasted in the ocean and ate a six-course meal on a four-poster bed in the sand. Wedding First Dance Song: “Air” - Handel's Water Music |
Robbie Williams and Aida Field
Wedding: August 8th,2010
Location: Mulholland Estates, Beverly Hills, CA. The 36-year-old British singer married Ayda Field, an actress, in front of 75 family members and friends during a romantic ceremony at Mulholland Estates in Beverly Hills, California. Guests were treated to a sunset reception with champagne and gourmet hors d’ouvres after a brief ceremony and exchange of vows. She wore a strapless wedding dress with a bustled skirt and white flowers in her hair. Williams wore a black tux. Wedding First Dance Song: ”It Had to be You”, Harry Connick Jr. |
Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley
Wedding: December23,2007
Location: Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley,Utah Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley were married on December 23, 2007 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah. The winter wonderland wedding was held in a small tent filled with white candles and white flowers. A light snow fell outside. Wedding First Dance Song: “Heavenly Day,” Patti Griffin |