Arizona Wedding Vendors That Deserve Two Thumbs Up!

Planning a wedding can be quite the adventure. If you’re a bride-to-be, you know that planning and coordinating a wedding is a nightmare without the right people. With all the wedding chains popping up, it’s hard to find real personalization and people who care. Here are a few local pros in Arizona that we’ve come across over the more recent years that have been INCREDIBLE to work with – both for us as wedding dance instructors- and for our brides.

Celebrity Tux and Tails:

Larry at Celebrity Tux and Tails is one of the coolest guys we’ve met. He came up with the easiest tux rental concept in the valley where you pretty much don’t have to do anything. He does group fittings for the groom and his men either in his office or at home. Then, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of tuxedo pick up and drop off. He delivers (at no extra charge, I might add). Celebrity is pretty much a dream come true when it comes to your rental needs.

Sugarlips:

Sugarlips is so great, we already wrote a blog about them! They just moved across from our studio, but we’ve been going to them for all of our cupcake needs for years. With super cute designs to match your mood and flavors ranging from Pink Champagne to Café Mocha to Vanilla, they will always come out with the perfect cake. Those ladies are always smiling and ready to make your dream cake become a reality.

Bobbie’s Flowers:

Bobbie’s is an awesome family owned flower shop with lots of love to give. With a great team and gorgeous floral choices, we’ve yet to see an unhappy customer. If the staff and product aren’t enough to sell you, their mascot, Bart, sure will. Bobbie’s is a family business – including the dog.  When looking for reliable, gorgeous flower arrangements, we recommend Bobbie’s every time.

La Bella Bridal:

Always fashionable, La Bella has been known to keep on top of the latest bridal trends. Amber and her girls are incredibly sweet and easy to work with, so they make finding the perfect dress a breeze. With styles ranging from simple and elegant to flashy and flirty, they have something for everyone. La Bella also has beautiful head pieces, bridesmaid options, and even cute dresses for your favorite flower girl! Then once you’re done over there, stop on by to see…

Dance FX Studios:

We may not know how to bake you a cake or help you find the perfect wedding gown, but we can still make you look gorgeous on your big day. We’ve helped thousands of brides and grooms start their lives on the right foot with Wedding Dance Lessons. With all of the other struggles of creating a perfect wedding day, we love taking the stress of a first dance away. As the only social dance studio in Phoenix, we not only teach true lead and follow, but we will craft a perfectly customized first dance for your big day.

If you live in or around the Mesa, Arizona area in the East Valley of Phoenix, you can set up a wedding dance consultation with us here at Dance FX Studios for just $20! We will take the time to get to know exactly what you are wanting for your one-of-a-kind first dance so that you will look top notch on your wedding day. Additionally, we will help you to find the best of the best in terms of other wedding vendors to make your special day a true success!

Fun Theme Ideas For Weddings in Arizona

Who doesn’t love a themed wedding? Going with a particular style, or mood even, can make planning a wedding a lot easier by narrowing choices down. It also allows your guests to feel a bit more involved if they know the theme ahead of time. Here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we have seen a few themes in particular that have been really popular! Which one speaks to you?

Country Western Theme

Here in the Arizona desert, plenty of people go with a Country-themed wedding! It’s an obvious choice with the cacti and natural beauty that abound. If you decide to embrace Arizona’s own ambiance, here are a few fun ideas for your big day:

• Cowboy boots are a MUST! There’s nothing cuter than a bride and groom in matching boots, am I right?
• Try having a Moonshine bar. You should have a decent selection of other beverages, of course, but goodness knows Cowboys love their homemade booze. Since moonshine can be made in just about any flavor, it’s pretty easy to keep everyone happy.
• Learn some Two Step or Country Swing for your first dance. Instead of doing the 8^th-grade sway, you can really blow everyone away with some awesome turns – maybe even a dip or two!

Great Gatsby

• Whether you loved the movie or you just feel like you were born in the wrong time, the Roaring Twenties make for a great wedding theme. The time of prohibition brought out plenty of scandal, but it also brought some amazing style and attitude! If you want to spend your day looking like it should be in black and white, try these tips:
• Flapper-style wedding dress and long pearls. Need I say more? Or, if you want to be a little more subtle with your theme, get a 20’s-inspired head piece from Etsy or your favorite bridal shop!

When designing invites, cakes, decorations, etc. – think Art deco, vintage, and lace. The Roaring Twenties were all about glitz and glamour, so your wedding should be the same!

Consider a first dance that matches this era. Depending on your mood, you could have a fun and flirty Swing dance, or a romantic and graceful Foxtrot. Either way, you’re sure to have your guests talking about your dance for a while.

Havana Nights

If Arizona is known for anything aside from the desert, it’s for the great Latin culture. Why not embrace it with a Havana Nights themed wedding? It’s certainly warm enough! Here are a few more ways you can spice up your wedding day:

• Hire a mariachi band! Or if that isn’t your taste, there are plenty of Latin jazz or Latin fusion bands throughout the valley that can give your reception a really unique flavor. Fill your night with Salsa dancing, Reggaeton, Bachata, and the like.
• Make a salsa bar. Candy bars, cupcake bars, SO MANY BARS have been done before. Why not salsa? Red, green, mango, corn, there are plenty of types to choose from. Pick your favorites and give your guests a delicious snack!
• Speaking of salsa… Make your first dance fiery by dancing Salsa! Latin dances are super sexy and feisty, so you’ll definitely get an awesome reaction to a dance like that.

There are TONS of themes you can go with for your wedding, but the most important part is that it is something you love. This is your day, so make it special. If you need help making your dream wedding come true, stop by Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ off the corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Rd's in Mesa. We have helped thousands of couples start their lives together on the right foot with private Wedding Dance Lessons. Give us a call at 480.968.6177 or visit our website for details!

Kick Up Your Heels With Wedding Dance Lessons

Congratulations, you're engaged! Now comes the somewhat overwhelming part...planning for your perfect wedding day. There are the flowers, invitations, cake, venue, gown, honeymoon and sooooooo much more to consider! What you need more than ever during this stressful time is a way to relax, spend quality bonding time with each other as a couple and an outlet to blow off some serious steam. We have just the thing for you...wedding dance lessons!

If you are a bride and groom who live in Arizona and are looking for a romantic outlet that will add the precise final touch to the best day of your lives, give Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ a call. We will help you to get started with the 'first dance' of your dreams, beginning with a customized wedding dance consultation for just $20.

You (or most likely, he) may be wondering what a wedding dance consult is all about. It's not nearly as daunting as it sounds for those dance-shy guys out there. :) A consultation simply gives us a chance to discover what your vision is for your first dance.  Whether you are looking for a Cinderella Waltz, a cheesy 80's out-of-the-box choreographed wedding dance to your favorite rock band, or a sultry Argentine Tango to set the mood for a romantic reception, dance lessons for our Arizona brides and grooms is what we do best!

During your personalized consultation, we will also find the right music to accompany your dance. Maybe you have always wanted a compilation of several songs or you love a certain artist like Frank Sinatra, we can help you to choose what would be best to suit your vision, personalities and dance.

Since no two wedding dance routines are the same, a consultation will be our time with each other to see how to make you happiest on your wedding day. For the best part of your consultation... we will even take you out on the dance floor to show you the basics of the dance that will fit your style. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how FUN it is to ballroom dance as well as learn to move in synchronicity together on the dance floor. It's a truly exciting process!

Moving as one, holding each other and melting away the pressures of wedding planning is what you will get with wedding dance lessons at Dance FX Studios. With over a decade of choreographing every type of wedding dance possible, including Latin, Ballroom, Swing, Tango, Country and even Bollywood and Hip Hop dance styles, you will have the time of your lives doing something that lets you unwind and let go.

"How much time do we need to prepare for our first dance?" is a question that comes up often when newcomers call about wedding dance lessons. Depending on how often you are able to come in and what you are looking to accomplish, we say that, on average, 6 months prior to your wedding is a great time to begin learning to dance for your wedding. We do have many brides and grooms that would like to look natural and smooth for general dancing throughout their reception too. If this is something you would like to feel comfortable with, we will be happy to add social dance lessons to your program for you. That way, you can learn useful dances like the Swing that you can enjoy not just for your reception, but as a fun hobby for future weddings and date nights.

Take some of the wedding day planning weight off of your shoulders and give back to yourselves with wedding dance lessons. You will find that a memorable first dance will be what your friends and family  talk about most years after you tie the knot.

Dance FX Studios is in Mesa, Arizona on the south east corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Rd.'s. We are just minutes from Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, Az for your convenience. For over 12 years, we have helped Phoenix residents become confident social dancers for their weddings, date nights and just for the fun and health of it! We would love to help you to look your best on your wedding day with dance lessons customized just for you. :)