July 24, 2009
Wedding Vid Wows 'Em on Web
Couple, Wedding Party Dance Down Aisle Before Ceremony; World Takes Notice
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Play CBS Video Video Viral Video: Wedding Dance A St. Paul, Minn. couple's wedding video is an internet sensation thanks to their choice to dance up the aisle to the altar, reports Susan Roberts.
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Kevin Heinz and Jill Peterson (CBS)
When Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz decided to tie the knot last month, they also decided to strut their stuff.
"I think it was actually one of the first things we decided on when we got engaged," Peterson says. "I had always wanted to dance down the aisle."
That's right -- there's dancing at most weddings. But usually that's after the service.
Not so for Peterson and Heniz, reports CBS News Correspondent Susan Roberts.
The dance-crazy St. Paul, Minn. couple and their wedding party put on their best moves as they came down the aisle.
Just a fun private memory? Not quite.
The video was posted on YouTube so friends and family could see it, but it became an instant hit, with more than a million clicks so far.
"It was really exciting and everyone was so happy and into it. It was hard not to have a lot of fun with it," Heinz told CBS station WCCO in Minneapolis.
The couple put the video on YouTube just so friends and family could see it.
"I posted the video on Sunday or Monday," says Heinz, "so the fact that we're even doing this interview (with WCCO) is kind of crazy to us!"
The dancing bride and groom say their wedding was something special.
And what does the future hold?
"Our kids will dance!" Peterson predicts.
"They'll definitely have some rhythm!" Heinz agrees.
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- This video has definately changed my autumn plans!
24 hours ago I had never heard of this video, just stumpled upon it. Wow, loved it. Redefines a church wedding.
Just for fun I bought the domain <a href="www.jk-wedding-entrance-dance.com">www.jk-wedding-entrance-dance.com.</a> glad I did, it is already driving me traffic and making good money.
I will be going to my friends Witu“s wedding in October in Argentina after all... see you then mate :)
I will be visiting my friend SNOTNĘSE too!!!
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- Awesome!!! Darn near brought a tear to my eye. Thank you my fellow Minnesotan's.
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- I think I've had enough of watching everyday Americans. Good on them for doing it their way but did they have to put it on YouTube? They wouldn't win any dance competition for sure. Just good home videos. And we know how boring looking at other people's pix are!
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- Umm, I guess at least 7 million other people wanted to see it. It wasn't really billed as a dance performance...I believe it said "Wedding" Dance. If you don't like it, don't watch it. I'm with the ones who like it.
- Okay, so the dance down the aisle was funny and memorable, but it is SO inappropriate for a church wedding. Disrespectful!!! It was NOT the right time and place for such behavior.
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- It is very appropriate. Marriage is a joyous occasion. And to be married in the church denotes values.
Did not David dance?
But there will always be someone to object to anything that is good and right with the world.
- I really do believe that God has a sense of humor and was watching this wedding take place with a smile on, even if it meant dancing in the church aisle.
- It is people like you that make me stay away from churches. Aren't weddings supposed to be a day to celebrate? Look up the definition of celebrate, you might be shocked at what the word means. You should let God be the one to judge whether it is "inappropriate" or not. I'm guessing you're one of those people who judge others for what they wear to church too.
- It is very appropriate. Marriage is a joyous occasion. And to be married in the church denotes values.
- Impressive. I love the creativity!
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