Saturday, July 19, 2008

My new favorite show

Rock the Reception, on TLC.

I've been meaning to watch it since I saw previews for it, but I kept missing it--until tonight. And OH. MY. GOD.

The premise of the show (in case you don't know) is about-to-be-married couples who, on their wedding day, want to do something other than the traditional shmaltzy "first dance" to a sappy love song. So they're matched with a choreographing team who designs an entire dance routine to songs like Crazy in Love or U Can't Touch This (both on tonight's episode). Although some wedding party members are generally involved in the choreography, for the most part, the whole thing is kept a secret from everyone else. Then, when it's time, the couples come out and start busting a move. The looks on the faces of their wedding guests are freakin' PRICELESS.

If I ever get married, I am totally doing this. It makes the wedding reception--and that first dance--SO unique and memorable. And I know that by telling you NOW, I'm totally ruining the surprise--but let's face it...by the time I actually GET married in 20, 30 years (which, at the rate I'M going, is how long it'll take), none of you will remember anyway so it'll still, in essence, be a surprise. And, if by some chance, I DON'T pull something like this, I officially give you permission to totally call me out on it. In FACT, I am hereby declaring that I will pay $100 to you if a) I don't do a cool first dance b) you're at my wedding and c) you remember this post.

16 comments:

Jen said...

Um.

And d) if I ever GET married.

That was kind of an important one.

Jen said...

Wait.

e) assuming that I don't have an artificial knee, hip, etc that would physically prevent me from performing said dance (because we don't know HOW far in the future this is going to be--although, if my psychic was right, it should be in the next 2-7 years)

Jen said...

One more.

f) also assuming that my groom doesn't suck and isn't down with this

Renee said...

You wouldn't MARRY someone who wasn't down with it, duh!

And my ass will NOT forget. I won't take your money, but you better do a funky first dance or you'll never live it down!

keesh said...

Might as well send me a check because A. I remember everything associated with music. B. your dreamboat and you will get married when you turn 35. C. I have never been propositioned $100 for remembering a blog post. hell, I hope i spelled that right. D. I agree with Nee...E. quit putting stipulations on this. F. this idea fucking rocks!

Renee said...

Hahahahahahahahaha, Kish!

Fred said...

Get married, take his money, and do it all over again.

Money can buy happiness.

Jen said...

I'm not taking HIS money, Fred.

Wait. Come to think of it, under this current arrangement, I'm not taking ANYONE'S money. I so didn't plan this out very well.

So if I DO do it, does that mean I get $100 from all of YOU? Or, hell--you can all chip in and give me a joint payment of $100. I'm okay with that.

sparkydiva said...

dude - i posted a thingee on here - where did it go??

what i SAID was - do we get to dance???

Fred said...

I'll kick in my part of $100. Any other takers?

Jen said...

My wedding party will, Brandi (at least part of it). So if you want one of those coveted slots, you better start kissin' ass now.

But pace yourself. You'll have years and years (and years) ;)

And while we're at it--any song suggestions? Think old school

sparkydiva said...

i vote for 'celebrate' - woo!!

Jen said...

Good one. I thought of "Motownphilly" in bed last night.

LOLOL

keesh said...

I vote for - I TOUCH MYSELF...ha ha

keesh said...

oh, you could do the THRILLER dance and then bust in to some Janet Jackson "IF"...yeah, good stuff

Jen said...

Thriller.

LOLOLOLOL

Especially if I have a fall wedding near Halloween. That would rock.