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Mr. D and I nervously stepped up to do our first dance to Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Pride and Joy. We also heard this song on our first date, but I’m pretty sure it’s not about prostitutes or whore houses. I think we asked it to be shortened to 45 seconds—Mr.D is not so big on the “everyone staring” thing that happens when you’re the only people dancing in a crowded room.
(Image via Jenna Cole)
My Dad and I danced to the ever popular Paul Simon’s Father and Daughter. I know so many people use this song, but since I’ve always loved it, I didn’t mind. We got teary again, because, well for one day at least that was how we rolled.
Thanks to our DJ’s suggestion, Mr.D danced with his mom to the Beatles…appropriate, no?
Admittedly, our dance floor was off to a bit of a slow start. But things did pick up when our caterer tried to close the bar an hour early (so perhaps it was a blessing in disguise).
Newly refreshed, people started to boogie down. Perhaps you’ve heard of the hammer dance? Have you ever seen it performed by a hilarious Englishman?
Pretty soon, EVERYONE was getting down.
After I returned from my 20 minute search for the caterer to ask why the bar was closing an hour early-I joined in for some fun.
Mr.D taught us all to “big fish, little fish, cardboard box, put it on a shelf”
And Cupcake broke out the Brookie
I did the robot
(image by Jenna Cole)
and danced with my best friend
and my newly minted spouse
we sang at the top of our lungs
and my dad and I, as well as Mr. D and my mother, helped to close the dance floor out.
It was, to this day—two years later, the best day of my life. I married my bestest friend, was able to hang out with (almost all) the most important people in our lives and had a blast. Thank you so much for being part of the process.
All images unless otherwise noted are from Evan Bishop
The full and final, D’orsay recaps!
I love ‘Pride and Joy’ - great choice! 
And these pictures are fantastic - that one of you doing the robot is the best, hands down!
So much fun! I just learned a few dance moves: Big fish! Little fish! Big fish! Little fish! Cardboard box!!
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful moment, you will be a happy couple forever !
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GAH! I forgot how hilariously ridiculous I looked Such fun, we had!
This looks like a wonderful time (your robot is classic), thank you for sharing!
fantastic post, i’m so happy to see these blogs. wedding app is taken so much of fun videos and photographic like this.
So much fun! I totally forgot about the big fish, little fish dance!
I am absolutely loving your posts, even if they are delayed. Your wedding looks like such a great time and I absolutely LOVE your birdcage. Where did you get it?
@Dara: I purchased it from Joann’s or Michaels’, but if you’re in MD/DC/VA it’s yours!
The flower part came from Michael’s/Joann’s too? It is absolutely stunning!
I am in fact in VA!!!
Oh I love the picture of Mr. D holding you and you two danced! So sweet!
Oh my goodness! Why was the caterer going to close the bar an hour early?
It looks like everyone was having a blast! By the way, I love your dress. Totally gorgeous!
Awwww! So fun. I love Cupcake’s “Brookie” and your awesome robot skills…I’ll admit it: I did the sprinkler, the lawnmower, and some more dances at our reception!
My fiance loves Pride & Joy and it used to be his ringtone on my phone. Although I’ve never thought about it as a first dance song. An interesting possibility though…
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Mrs. D'orsay, Baltimore/Lancaster UK Age and Occupation: 24, nonprofit communications Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Web site developer and designer; co-owner of men's skincare shop Engagement Date: August 10, 2008 Wedding Date: August, 2009 Venue: Oakland Manor About Me: I'm a Maryland raised environmental policy wonk/activist/organizer and communications aficionado. In the past year I've lived in Baltimore, MD, Tucson, AZ, Miami, FL and Lancaster, England. In my not so spare time I enjoy planning trips with Mr. D' Orsay, visiting friends and family and crafting like a mo-fo. I also enjoy modern dance classes, rugby and soccer but have been banned by my mother, MOHs, and Mr. D' Orsay from playing till after the wedding. I have an unnatural addiction to cheese and shoes, but love Mr. D' Orsay more than either and can't wait to become Mrs. D' Orsay!
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