Ah, the surprise wedding dance. Once upon a time, it was just that; a novelty number that some of the kookier brides and grooms would whip out on their big day.
Nowadays, they’re pretty much the standard.
So, to save you from battling your way through all the epic wedding dance videos on YouTube, we’ve whittled it down to the top 10 of all time.
Are you ready for this?
The one that started the craze
With over 80 million YouTube views, the viral "JK Wedding Entrance Dance" is perhaps the most widely watched wedding dance video ever.
Why? Because it’s amazing, that’s why.
Check it out:
Epic.
The original surprise first wedding dance
This cool couple’s dance moves hit the world wide web way back in 2005, LONG before the “JK Wedding Entrance Dance” ever happened.
Are you ready for this?
Boom, baby!
The One Direction dance - complete with cute kid
What could be better than all of the groomsmen dancing to One Direction’s What Makes You beautiful, eh?
Not a lot. Not an awful lot.
That kid is ridiculously cute, isn’t he?
The traditional Indian wedding dance - with a California Love twist
California knows how to party, sure, but nowhere near as well as this slick couple do.
Extra points for how seamless that switch-up was.
The Thriller wedding dance video
We know, we know; no mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller.
But we totally DO dig this amazing wedding dance.
We love it when the family get involved too.
The one which mashed up EVERY song
What do you do if you can’t choose just one song for your wedding dance?
Pick them all, obviously.
Hey - anyone who gets down and crazy to Britney Spears in their wedding finery gets a big fat thumbs up from us.
The Dirty Dancing couple
Who wouldn’t want to painstakingly recreate the iconic Dirty Dancing routine - complete with lift - for their big day?
Fine, sure, they had a teeny-weeny bit of help with the lift. But nobody puts Baby in the corner, man. NOBODY!
The one where they like big butts (and they cannot lie)
We want to be best friends with this bride and groom - they’re awesome.
Shake that healthy butt!
The bestest father and daughter dance ever
This dad DEFINITELY did some disco in his younger days - are you ready for this?
Our favourite bit is over at 2.30 - JUMP ON IT, GUYS!!!
The EPIC choreographed number
These groomsmen have officially rocked our worlds with this super-slick routine.
The sunglasses? Very nice touch.
Which wedding dance was YOUR favourite? Let us know via the comments box below now.
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THE 40 BEST DIY WEDDING TIPS WE'VE EVER SEEN:**
The 40 best DIY wedding tips and ideas we've ever seen
1 of 40All you need is faith, trust...
… and fairy dust! Add a Disney spin to your special day with these cute table decorations - all it takes are some glass bottles, glitter and some inventive labelling. We bet the little ones would love it!Via Pinterest
2 of 40Love is sweet
We love this oh-so-sweet idea for a wedding favour - and it's just so simple, too!Via Pinterest
3 of 40Down the rabbit-hole
These cute Alice In Wonderland inspired table decorations double up as wedding favours - and you could even alter the tag to show names as well, helping people to find their seats.Via Pinterest
4 of 40Stuck together
This clothes pin has been perfectly transformed into a cute and rustic cake topper - and it's a great way to save pennies while adding your own spin to the wedding.Via Pinterest
5 of 40Biscuit bride
Making biscuits with your bridesmaids would be a really fun and alternative way to spend a hen night - and you can display the fruits of your efforts on the tables at your wedding, too!Via Pinterest
6 of 40Cream tea
This cute 'afternoon tea' basket adds a touch of Downton Abbey whimsy to your big day - and we bet your guests will appreciate the thought put into it.Via Pinterest
7 of 40Message in a bottle
How fun is this? Bury your table settings in little bottles in the sand for a kitschy treasure hunt vibe to your wedding.Via Pinterest
8 of 40You're my cup of tea
Setting up a tea station needn't be expensive at all - and, if designed as sweetly as this, it will make a pretty focal point for your wedding guests to gather around.Via Pinterest
9 of 40Fill in the blank
Get your guests talking by providing each table with a fun fill-in-the-blanks card. We love this simple design.Via Pinterest
10 of 40Read all about it
Why not transform old books, with the help of a piece of ribbon, into gorgeous centrepieces for your tables?Via Pinterest
11 of 40Bake it
Just look at these cute bride-and-groom cupcakes!Via Pinterest
12 of 40Love grows
Why not turn your place settings into mini home-made planters for your guests to take home? This cute rustic style - complete with a touch of lace - is absolutely adorable.Via Pinterest
13 of 40Nurse their hangovers
You know the hangovers are coming, so it's best to be prepared. This cute hangover kit is a fun way to give your guests a little gift - without breaking the bank!Via Pinterest
14 of 40Say cheese!
Set up a fun photo station, complete with props, and encourage your guests to get trigger-happy with their cameras.Via Pinterest
15 of 40Bottoms up
Why not create two tipples and pop them on the tables? These cute pink and turquoise cocktails would add a perfect extra va-va-voom to your settings.Via Pinterest
16 of 40Get inked
These temporary tattoo favours are a fun way to get your guests in the party mood.Via Pinterest
17 of 40Cupcakes in a jar
This little layered cupcake in a jar looks too good to eat - and we think it would make a perfect wedding favour or gift for the hens who've attended your hen party.Via Pinterest
18 of 40If music be the food of love…
Why not share the soundtrack of your big day with your guests? It's easier than ever nowadays to burn your own CDs and, as you can see, the brown paper packaging is very rustic-chic.Via Pinterest
19 of 40Jammy dodger
Why not spend a fun night in with your bridesmaids making jam? You can label up your jars and give them away to your guests on your big day as a cute way of spreading the love…Via Pinterest
20 of 40Forever blowing bubbles
With so many venues not allowing confetti, why not opt for fairy-like bubbles instead? You can make up your own mixture with fairy liquid in water, or buy cheap clear bubble tubes and decorate with ribbons in your colour scheme.Via Pinterest
21 of 40Wipe those tears
Expecting a few wet eyes at your wedding ceremony? Why not hand out some cute vintage handkerchiefs, to help them keep those tears at bay…Via Pinterest
22 of 40Get kitschy
We love this idea; search car boot sales and charity shops for as many eclectic mugs and teacups as you can, then label them with table numbers and names. It's a great way to combine wedding favours and seating plans - and it'll add a fun Alice In Wonderland vibe to your big day!Via Pinterest
23 of 40Unlock your heart
Spray-painting keys gold and attaching them to luggage tags is a great way to show guests where they're sitting on your big day.Via Pinterest
24 of 40Let's spoon
These adorable distressed-style spoons have been updated to showcase important messages about everlasting love - and they make cute table decorations too!Via Pinterest
25 of 40Magic balloon treats
So simple, so effective - we love this idea!Via Pinterest
26 of 40Don't forget the children
We love these gorgeous wedding favours for the little ones - although they're so cute we reckon it'd be fun to give them to the grown-ups too.Via Pinterest
27 of 40Tin cans
Clean up your old tins and make use of them as wedding decorations. They make gorgeous flower holders, don't they?Via Pinterest
28 of 40Remember your fans
Getting married on a hot day? Why not turn your Order Of Service into a cute fan - what a multi-tasker!Via Pinterest
29 of 40Take your seats
Why not use old photos as your decor for the ceremony? It definitely adds a fun personal twist to proceedings.Via Pinterest
30 of 40Throw the bouquet?
You probably wouldn't want to toss away this gorgeous bouquet, made completely of brooches. It'd make a fabulous keepsake for any bride, wouldn't it?Via Pinterest
31 of 40Are you sitting comfortably?
Update your chairs with a chic twist of organza, tie them up with ribbon and decorate with a simple wild flower. Classy, elegant and oh-so-rustic; j'adore!Via Pinterest
32 of 40Won't you come?
We love how this couple have transformed photos trips into a fabulous wedding invitation.Via Pinterest
33 of 40Bottle up
These old bottles have been washed and transformed into wedding decor with the help of some string and brightly coloured flowers.Via Pinterest
34 of 40Memories
Why not combine clean glass jars with old family photos for a truly unique table setting?Via Pinterest
35 of 40Wrap it up
Just a paper doily and some brown string can transform your lives and forks into gorgeous table decor.Via Pinterest
36 of 40Take a bite
Take your inspiration from country fairs everywhere and bake a range of cakes and puddings - if you display them as gorgeously as this, they'll be decorations all by themselves!Via Pinterest
37 of 40Think pink
If you're hoping to make baby pink your colour scheme, serving pink lemonade in tall glasses with silly straws is a great way to inject your theme into the refreshments.Via Pinterest
38 of 40Words of advice
Why not have your guests share their love advice on cards and pin them to a potted tree? It will make a beautiful keepsake for yourself and your partner - you can plant the tree in your garden and pop the advice in a memory box, ready to be opened if the going ever gets tough.Via Pinterest
39 of 40Sow the seeds
These cute packets of seeds are cheap, pretty and a lovely idea for wedding favours - they can plant the seeds and remember your big day long after the wedding is over.Via Pinterest
40 of 40Share the love
Why not let your guests help you build your bouquet as you walk down the aisle?Via Pinterest