Tina & Mike's First Dance | Besame Mucho

Sunset Magic

Tina and Mike’s vision for their first dance had me from the get-go. First it was on a boat – how fun is that? And second, they wanted it to feel like the tango scene from the movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith, because, well, that’s what they were about to be. Not your typical fairy tale, but so cool.

The vibe from the movie is sexy-violent. They already had the first part down, so it was up to us to add a whiff of intrigue. Tina may have embraced the role a little too much though because the first time she smacked Mike on the butt, I’ll wager she left hand prints! All kidding aside though, they worked fabulously together, and we were able to create the evocative and entertaining first dance they were looking for.

Drama

Of course, I warn every couple to mentally prepare to block out the cheers and comments of their friends and family. Sometimes it’s tough though, and you’ll see Tina’s focus waiver for just a moment at the beginning when her daughter yells out, “Mom, what is happening?!” The question was valid given their starting position, and even the DJ was a little nonplussed.

And Flair

In keeping with the theme, the plan was for them to end by strolling off the floor arm-in-arm and causally pluck martinis from a waiter’s tray. They had no problem finding a bursar who enthusiastically embraced his role as waiter, but they were so revved from the dance that they knocked over the drinks and broke the mood. Well, maybe they weren’t quite a pair of unflappable secret agents, but their first dance was as smooth as they come.