Dancing down the aisle
Wedding Porn
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on July 23, 2009
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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:
About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.
Emily said
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.
OffbeatAriel said
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 said
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."
Susan said
It made it to CNN!
OffbeatAriel said
AND Good Morning America. Seriously: these folks are like the Susan Boyle of the wedding world this week.
offbeat_megan said
OMG it's on Hipster Runoff.
Brandy said
I am so glad you posted this, it is AWESOME!!!
Lisa said
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 said
This made me cry! They are so clearly in love and it's so beautiful!
Robin said
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!!
Note said
Made me want to jump up and start dancing. What a great idea!
Serena said
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 said
this just gave me such a good idea I want to do something like this I lovvveee itttt
Ms Constantine said
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 said
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 said
I haven't seen this either and I'm so glad you shared it with us! How fun is that?
cjmax said
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 said
very uplifting great show im happy for them
Molly said
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 said
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!
OffbeatAriel said
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 said
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.
OffbeatAriel said
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 said
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 said
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 said
anyone know what song that is that they are dancing to?
offbeat_megan said
see reply below
Doris Salak Opalinski said
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 said
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 said
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.
Angie said
I especially love that big guy shaking his stuff- gotta love big fellas dancing.
OffbeatAriel said
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!
Gabby said
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 said
pure awesome.
Alison K said
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"!!
OffbeatAriel said
Oh, they're not anonymous — Jill and Kevin Heinz were on Good Morning America yesterday:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=8161705
Alison K said
And apparently the Today Show! Awesome…
OffbeatAriel said
Yep, they're everywhere!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/3214189…
Monica said
I need to acknowledge the two guys at 1:45. There aren't enough words in the dictionary for that level of magnificence.
Lucie said
What a fantastic way to start the celebrations, I LOVE IT XXXX <3