After our formals FULL of smiles, I changed into my awesome platform flip flops (heh, I haven’t worn platforms since high school) and we were asked to get ready to dance.
I will openly admit that Mr. Ballet Flat and I have never (if memory serves me right) danced together. We were thinking about classes, but that was too much pressure. I thought in my head about 2002 senior prom, when I kinda just swayed around in a circle with one of my good friends. With 150 of our family and friends watching, my mentality went from OMG!, to whatever… let’s just dance prom style!
**cue Aerosmith’s “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing”** (My favorite song from my favorite movie… so unoriginal, I know.)
It started out innocently, with a lot of thoughts like, ‘OMG we’re married, people are gonna get crazy drunk here because it’s NOLA, I can’t wait to be at Disney World tomorrow…’ Oh yeah, my thoughts were pretty random.
Then, oops! I stepped all over Mr. Ballet Flat. He was miraculously OK and all I was doing was laughing. Maybe I was a little nervous… OK, must.concentrate.now.
Before you knew it, we were back in the moment. It was completely us, just swaying like high schoolers and taking it all in. (This is another one of my favorite pics of the reception!)
The next thing you know, the paparazzi (aka family/friends) started screaming at us. “LOOK AT ME!” “STOP! SMILE!” “NO, KEEP DANCING!” C’mon guests, isn’t there some gumbo, jambalaya, ANYTHING to go eat? It killed the moment…
At this point, I knew that our guests just wanted to fill up those disposable cameras instead of fill up on food. So, I just gave up… the whole taking it in stuff was over. Don’t get me wrong, I was still a happy bride, but I was slightly aggravated, too. You only do this ONCE.
At this time, I decided to get goofy and to try to shrug it off. I kept telling Mr. Ballet Flat that I was gonna twirl, so I’d raise his hand up and twirl. I did that a few times, and the last time, I slipped out of my flip flop and almost fell on my face. There’s the reaction… good job Ballet Flat, how classy of you.
I’m pretty sure this was the end of the song, and Mr. Ballet Flat was insistent on no more twirls. He didn’t want to drag me to Disney World with a broken leg. I guess I could understand that. 
I will say that I’m glad there were no lessons for us. There was no pressure to do certain steps, and the few moments we had to kind of just relax and take in everything was stress-free. Plus, a good bit of the song was spent posing for paparazzi guests, so it’s good that there was no routine anyway.
Stay tuned for a little more dancing. Only this time, no twirls or foot stepping and LOTS of laughs, at least for me.
Images courtesy of Amanda Meyer Photography
Previous recaps:
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Bridals
Our NOLA Nuptials: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Our NOLA Nuptials: Practice Makes Perfect
Our NOLA Nuptials: It Was All a Blur
Our NOLA Nuptials: Poof, Spray and a Lie
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Finishing Touches
Our NOLA Nuptials: Walk it Out
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 1)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Making it Official (Part 2)
Our NOLA Nuptials: Some Afterthoughts
Our NOLA Nuptials: At First Glance
Our NOLA Nuptials: Smiles All Around
First of all – the photo of yall nose to nose laughing is precious! And my favorite detail of these photos is how beautiful your veil’s crystal edging stands out!
Gorgeous photos! That sucks that everyone was trying to get you to pose for them! That’s one way to ruin the moment! 
I love your dancing pictures!
I never thought about guests calling out while you are dancing! I hope my guests don’t do that. You should just be able to enjoy the moment. And that’s why you have a professional photographer!!
I have a feeling we’ll be dancing prom-style. And I’ll be super-nervous to have all those eyeballs on me!! You two look so sweet.
Two things Mrs. BF:
1. I LOVE the 2nd picture of you two. SO sweet!
2. I’M GOING TO DISNEYWORLD FOR MY HONEYMOON TOO. I’m super excited. 
We aren’t doing a routine either. We want it to be natural. I agree with Pchips, you guys look really sweet!
Oh how your guests love you huh? haha… Maybe I should think about putting up a sign that says no pictures.. we’re enjoying the moment. You 2 look great in the pictures though.
My FI isn’t a big dancer so I think we’ll be doing the sway as well. You guys look cute!
haha, i think that actually makes for such a charming first dance!
@Miss Lace: Yay!! Have a great time in Disney! If you need $ saving tips, I’m full of them.
@mdarrah: I didn’t even notice my veil! That is so true! I totally bought that veil for $20 on ebay too.
@Miss Britt: AMEN! I swore to family that they would get great pics but it was distant family (mainly) doing the yelling. Erg.
@Miss Hot Wings: OMG do it! LOL!
Aww, I love the picture where your foreheads are touching–so sweet.
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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst Engagement Date: March 16, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 25, 2008 Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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