As a rule, I avoid posting wedding memes that are making the rounds elsewhere (this video was on CNN and the couple appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show, for goodness sake!), but I've received so many dozens of emails about this that I don't think I have any choice.
So I'll wave my little white editorial standards flag in surrender and just say, for those of you who may have missed this elsewhere, here's Jill & Kevin's wonderful dancing wedding entrance video:
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Emily
July 23rd, 2009 · 8:33 PM · #
Well, I don't read any other wedding blogs, so this is probably the only chance I'd have had to see this. I'm very glad you posted it.
Brandy
July 23rd, 2009 · 8:42 PM · #
I am so glad you posted this, it is AWESOME!!!
OffbeatAriel
July 23rd, 2009 · 8:47 PM · #
Oh, this particular meme has gone WAY bigger than wedding blogs! It's on digg.com, Metafilter, and most other meme-tracking sites today.
IT'S HUGE!! 
offbeat_megan
July 23rd, 2009 · 8:52 PM · #
Seriously, it's EVERYWHERE. Someone sent me a link where the video was posted on an online marketing and media blog — using the video as a metaphor for "doing the unexpected, surprising your customers by being 'different' and getting great results."
Lisa
July 23rd, 2009 · 9:12 PM · #
Thank you for posting this! I don't go to many sites, either so I might have missed this. Watching this was so uplifting and exciting!
martha
July 23rd, 2009 · 9:52 PM · #
This made me cry! They are so clearly in love and it's so beautiful!
Note
July 23rd, 2009 · 10:25 PM · #
Made me want to jump up and start dancing. What a great idea!
Serena
July 24th, 2009 · 12:15 AM · #
Love it! I would definitely do something like that. Weddings should be about expressing joy and festivity instead of being somber and serious all the time, and this couple and their friends and families certainly have that figured out.
rachey
July 24th, 2009 · 12:51 AM · #
this just gave me such a good idea I want to do something like this I lovvveee itttt
Ms Constantine
July 24th, 2009 · 1:29 AM · #
Awesome, I don't read any other wedding blogs either, and I haven't seen it anywhere else, so thanks!
Their wedding party was HUGE!
Kendochick
July 24th, 2009 · 2:26 AM · #
Made. Of. Awesome!!! I'm doing something similar, but it will be a wee bit smaller. Thank you, though, for posting it, 'cause this is also the only wedding blog that I read – and I doubt I would have come across it otherwise. It definitely made my night!
Rachel Brinkerhoff
July 24th, 2009 · 4:50 AM · #
I haven't seen this either and I'm so glad you shared it with us! How fun is that?
cjmax
July 24th, 2009 · 9:07 AM · #
let me just say that I was truly lol-touched by this.. by the time the bride actually came down.. my heart was all in it.. great idea guys!
joe
July 24th, 2009 · 11:08 AM · #
very uplifting great show im happy for them
Susan
July 24th, 2009 · 1:18 PM · #
It made it to CNN!
Molly
July 24th, 2009 · 2:26 PM · #
SUPER – AWESOMENESS!!! Ariel – you you're my main wedding news source (and I see I'm not alone)….thanks so much for waving the white flag – it was well worth it. I need to go dance now. =)
heyhey
July 24th, 2009 · 2:47 PM · #
I love this, but I came back to OBB to find the African American dancing wedding party that was posted on here….last year? Black and pink were the colors? And everyone had their own song as they entered the room? Not to start a "wedding dance battle" up in here, but seeing the above video everywhere made me want to find this other one like right now.
I'll keep searching the site— love it so much!
Features Friday: Offbeat Bride « Adventure Ales and Trails
July 24th, 2009 · 7:55 AM · #
[...] Dancing Down the Aisle: Already featured this, but it deserves a second go. While I would never consider doing this myself (after all, it is a ceremony, not a theatre production) I still admire these people for their bold attack! [...]
OffbeatAriel
July 24th, 2009 · 3:10 PM · #
That's Hannibal & MyShell's video, which I linked in this post. Scroll back and up and look for the link under the video.
OffbeatAriel
July 24th, 2009 · 3:11 PM · #
That's Hannibal & MyShell's video, which I linked in this post. Scroll back and up and look for the link under the video. Or scroll down and look for it under Related posts in the footer.
Christina
July 24th, 2009 · 5:10 PM · #
Such a fun idea! But the bride in me is saying, "where did they get those bridesmaids dresses? I need to show this to my ladies!" (;
Emi
July 24th, 2009 · 6:08 PM · #
When the groom walked over to the bride and gave her his arm I thought "awww" , that was funny and sweet and you could tell they are all close.
lindsey
July 24th, 2009 · 6:41 PM · #
anyone know what song that is that they are dancing to?
Doris Salak Opalinski
July 24th, 2009 · 6:45 PM · #
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video ! What a way to start a celebration ! Who is the artist and or the name of the song ?
Doris Salak Opalinski
July 24th, 2009 · 6:45 PM · #
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video ! What a way to start a celebration ! Who is the artist and or the name of the song ?
offbeat_megan
July 24th, 2009 · 6:52 PM · #
on the youtube video page the bride says "Our wedding entrance dance to Forever…yeah, forever." I'm assuming she's all "yeah, forever" because the song is by Chris Brown.
offbeat_megan
July 24th, 2009 · 6:52 PM · #
see reply below
Angie
July 24th, 2009 · 7:38 PM · #
I especially love that big guy shaking his stuff- gotta love big fellas dancing.
Gabby
July 24th, 2009 · 9:11 PM · #
For all you people wondering what the song is it's Forever by chris brown. I loved this!! It's adorable and a wonderful and unique way to express your love!!
JoPants
July 24th, 2009 · 9:44 PM · #
pure awesome.
Robin
July 24th, 2009 · 9:53 PM · #
Yes!!! I just balled my eyes out ….the perfect soul mate dance song and everyone got to see the pure joy of 2 hearts through dancing…nothing more than perfect!!
OffbeatAriel
July 24th, 2009 · 3:11 PM · #
That's Hannibal & MyShell's video, which I linked in this post. Scroll back and up and look for the link under the video. Or scroll down and look for it under Related Posts in the footer.
Alison K
July 24th, 2009 · 10:37 PM · #
I didn't seen until, like, 15 minutes ago and was going to immediately email y'all about it! Ha ha! I do love this, however, and congrats to the mystery couple, "Jill" and "Kevin"!!
Prepare to be blown away « NEPA Bride
July 24th, 2009 · 7:19 PM · #
[...] saw it first on Offbeat Bride, so props to [...]
Monica
July 25th, 2009 · 4:05 AM · #
I need to acknowledge the two guys at 1:45. There aren't enough words in the dictionary for that level of magnificence.
Lucie
July 25th, 2009 · 10:29 AM · #
What a fantastic way to start the celebrations, I LOVE IT XXXX <3
OffbeatAriel
July 25th, 2009 · 5:20 PM · #
Personally, I think that dude (who appears to be the best man?) choreographed the whole thing! He's clearly the most skilled dancer and also the most into it. Love him!
OffbeatAriel
July 25th, 2009 · 7:34 PM · #
Oh, they're not anonymous — Jill and Kevin Heinz were on Good Morning America yesterday:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=8161705
OffbeatAriel
July 25th, 2009 · 7:40 PM · #
AND Good Morning America. Seriously: these folks are like the Susan Boyle of the wedding world this week.
Alison K
July 25th, 2009 · 7:52 PM · #
And apparently the Today Show! Awesome…
OffbeatAriel
July 26th, 2009 · 12:12 AM · #
Yep, they're everywhere!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/3214189...
offbeat_megan
July 26th, 2009 · 7:04 AM · #
OMG it's on Hipster Runoff.
Kalicat
July 26th, 2009 · 9:13 PM · #
thank you so much for posting it, I had not seen it b4. Loved it… So daring somehow, lively and fun
FoxInDocs
July 27th, 2009 · 11:51 PM · #
I'm so glad you posted this Ariel, I'm in Australia, so it hasn't been on any tv here yet, and offbeat bride is the only any sort of blog i follow.
And i'm glad i'm not the only one who had a bit of a cry over it… somersulting grooms for the win!
xiubami
July 30th, 2009 · 2:44 PM · #
I really like Myshell & Hannibal's.
This is a wedding toast but it is AMAZING!!! You have to check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy1uWAm4SnI
me and only me
July 30th, 2009 · 5:31 PM · #
I didn't see a date for when this wedding took place, but will hazard a guess that it was fairly recent. Soo….Chris Brown? Really? Really??
Laura
August 1st, 2009 · 3:45 AM · #
omg this was the 1st time i seen this and i absolutely llloooovvveee it….i honestly started crying n laughing at the same time. Thanks for sharing such an unforgetable moment with the rest of the world
Audrey N.
August 9th, 2009 · 12:43 PM · #
I thought this video was awesome and the people involved were so fun-spirited it truly made the viewers excited to watch. Although now future wedding parties that do something like this may be received with copy-cat comments-which is a bit disappointing for others who planned to do something like this only now to be following some internet meme fad.
Angela
August 13th, 2009 · 11:27 PM · #
There's also a divorce court dance video.
Amber_R
September 23rd, 2009 · 5:48 AM · #
I LOVE this. It's so fun and fantastic and gets everyone in the perfect mood. It's the perfect ice breaker and lets everyone have a ton of fun.