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This Is Your Sign To Have A First Dance With Your Son

By Aimee Thomas September 8th

If you are lucky enough to have a son when you get married, this is your sign to have a first dance with him.

My husband and I were together for 10 years before we got married. Our son was 8-years-old on our big day. I saw Garth Brooks perform his song “Mom,” on Ellen when we were planning for the wedding, and I knew I wanted to dance with him to that song on our big day. Yes, it was a big day for my husband and me but it was also a big day for him too.

I wanted to share a moment with him.

We didn’t tell many people we were going to do the dance. So, when the DJ said that we would have a special moment with just him and myself on the dance floor after dinner, there was not one dry eye in the place. Including me. I had listened to that song thousands of times before that day, but there was something different this time. It hit me harder. We sang it to each other and danced for 3 minutes and 50 seconds, and somehow it felt like time stopped and we were dancing for such a long beautiful time.

If you are getting married and you have kids, take my advice. You definitely need to have this special moment with them.

As we just celebrated our seven year wedding anniversary, I think about this being one of my favorite moments of the day and of my life. It is still something people talk about from that day seven years ago. It was special, it was beautiful and it’s something we will never forget.

There still — in my opinion — is no better song to dance with your child to on YOUR wedding day if you are lucky enough to have them there on your most special day.

The Best And Worst Nevada Cities For Outdoor Weddings

Wedding season has begun. In general, wedding season extends from late spring and continues through early fall, with weddings peaking in June and September says Brides.com. Most couples opt for Spring and early Fall weddings because temperatures are a bit more comfortable compared to the warmer or colder seasons.

When it comes to weddings, some people scope out venues that offer affordability, space for guests, or a place that practically decorates itself with a stunning backdrop. That’s why many couples prefer getting married outdoors.  Whether it be a private estate, a public area like a beach, or your own backyard, some cities may be a better option for an outdoor wedding.

LawnLove.com compared 200 of the biggest U.S. cities based on eight categories to compile a list of the best cities for outdoor wedding venues. They looked at the quality of outdoor wedding venues, access to wedding planners, sunshine, and other metrics.

Best cities for outdoor weddings.

Several cities in Florida and California are at the top, with plenty of access to venues and wedding-related services. The best venue access for outdoor weddings includes Charleston, South Carolina at number one, followed by Savannah (number. 4), Honolulu (number 15), New Orleans (number 10), St. Louis (number 14), and Las Vegas (number 13).

The study found that some smaller cities and suburbs are not so great for nature-themed nuptials, such as Miramar, Florida (number 197), Newark, New Jersey (number 198), and North Las Vegas, Nevada (number 199). They said these cities generally lack venue access, high venue quality, accommodations, and wedding-look resources.

Overall, due to a lack of venues, wedding planners, bridal shops, and accommodations, among other resources, West Valley City, Utah finished at 200.

Check out the full list of the best cities for outdoor weddings here.

Here are the best and worst Nevada cities for outdoor weddings.

  • Las Vegas

    Leave it to Las Vegas to rank at unlucky number 13. But that’s still a pretty great ranking and lots of people love tying the knot in Sin City.

    Evening decoration of a wedding party. Tables for guests with a garland and lamps

  • Reno

    Not too high on the list but it did rank number 72. However, Reno ranked high for venue access.

    wedding set up in

  • Henderson

    Not the best but not exactly the worst is Henderson. It ranked 133 on the list. It could be due to its lack of professional services and venue access scores according to the study.

    wedding banquet in garden

  • North Las Vegas

    Second to last on the list is North Las Vegas 199. Unfortunately, that makes it one of the worst for outdoor wedding venues.

    Formal Outdoor Dinner Venue

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