A great time to do your first dance is immediately after any formal introductions upon entering the main room.  After the Bride and Groom have been announced and the applause has died down, the band can go into a first dance song.   Options include the band performing your song or us playing the song on MP3 thru the bands sound system. For clients looking to keep it short, the 2-3 minute mark is a good benchmark for the band to end it.

*Tip : Many clients opt to play a pre-recorded version of their first dance song.  This part of the night has a lot of focus and can be a great option to ensure the exact version (tempo/form & feel) that you are familiar with.  Especially helpful for choreographed dances or more obscure songs and songs with high emotional attachment.