30-Day Bride- Dance Lessons

June 9, 2010  |  2 Comments

The 30-Day Bride is Karina Lemke, a Toronto-based florist, wedding planner and TV host who decided on May 13 to tie the knot on July 1. For 30 consecutive days we’re tracking Karina and her fiancé, Mark Breslin (of Yuk Yuk’s fame), as they reveal their trials and tribulations. We’ll have all the juicy details leading up to, and including, their big day.

Karina and Mark haven’t danced together in their 14 years as a couple. “We lack rhythm and grace,” reveals Karina. But that’s all about to change as they prepare for their first dance lesson at the Arthur Murray studio on Bloor West.

Karina admits that she wants to look good on the dance floor come July 1 (and, really, who can blame her?), but there’s also an element of tradition that appeals to this bride-to-be. “Back in my parents’ day, learning the basic formal, social dances was actually a part of the school curriculum — but that has slipped away,” she says. “[We wanted] a connection to something traditional.” (Speaking of which, Karina’s grandparents met when her grandmother saw what a great dancer her grandfather was. Back then, that was enough to form a lasting relationship!)

Of course, as a wedding planner, Karina has seen her share of over-the-top performances, like the one where a team of professional dancers made the bride and groom look like they were part of a rock video. That’s a bit gauche for Karina’s tastes, though she doesn’t underestimate the power of music and movement: “Just let us not step on each other’s toes and let us, at least in our own minds, think that we are channeling Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers!”

Photos: Dawn Alexander Photography

Day 30 - 30 -Day Bride Day 29 -The Date Is Set Day 28 -The Location Day 27 - Brace Yourself For The Unexpected Day 24 – The Photographer Day 23- The InvitationsDay 22 – Dance Lessons Day 21 – Dance Lesson #1 Day 20 – Décor Part 1 Day 17 – The Dress Day 16 – Needs Your Help Day 15 – Sort Of Jewish WeddingDay 14 -Things Change Quickly Day 13 –  Off to California Day 8- Their Back Day 6- The Cake Is Ordered

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