If you’ve ever watched “Dancing with the Stars,” you’ve seen the couples rehearse their routines in a second floor dance studio somewhere in Los Angeles. The first time Sophia and I saw the TV show, we instantly recognized the dance studio as the one on 3rd St. near the Beverly Center. Back when it was fashionable to do swing dancing, we had studied swing dancing at this dance studio. We enjoyed it so much we ended up hiring a swing band for our wedding.
The Andrew Sisters’ “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon” was the song we used for our first dance at the wedding.
Sophia doesn’t think I’m sentimental enough to remember our first dance, but I do. And to prove it to her, I will now redo my wedding dance in honor of our anniversary. I hope Sophia will do her dance steps in New York.
Oh wow. I think that might be the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen!
I do not find it surprising at all to discover that you are a sentimental fool.
Ha! I especially loved the prolific finger snapping at the end. Way to stay on that beat white boy. If that made Sophia smile only half as much as it did me, then she’s grinning from ear to ear. Vive’ le jazz hands!
Hi Neil, I’ve been lurking for a while but had to comment on this post as it was just so touching that I almost cried. Happy Anniversary and I wish Sophia was there with you.
You already know that this makes me swoon. You are the bestest best best best.
Well, hey… that mop is a better dancer than I am!
happy anniversary!!!
you are such a romantic, the more i read about the two of you (well, your view of it anyway) the more i hope you will somehow work things about between you. keep the faith.
You had me at “Dancing with the stars!”
either Sophia’s really short and spins well with a finger atop her head or you need a more extendable mop.
pretty damn sweet…
Nice touch putting on the suit to add to the “wedding mood.”
I do believe that rug you were dancing on is now cut!
Happy anniversary, you two.
All right, Neil!
What a debonair dancer you are. If I ever make it out to California, would you promise me a dance? I’m a fool over any man who can ballroom dance!
And, happy Anniversary to you both as well. My hubby and I celebrated our tenth anniversary yesterday on the 12th.
Neil, you have left me speechless (and that’s no easy feat). Jaime, if you ever come to Calif. you are coming to visit me.
I love it
Tears. Twice in one day. Nicely done, Neil.
This could easily replace simultaneous bi-coastal wine-glass lifting as The Most Romantic Gesture of the Year.
That was pretty darn adorable, I must say! What a sweet way to celebrate!
Neil….I’m very impressed. You look very handsome in the suit…(and of course, in everything else). Happy Anniversary!
While a mop certainly does offer advantages, it’s not very good at keeping you warm at night. Then again, it is probably great for after messy sex! And what, no dip? Happy A!
That’s so cool!
She is a lucky mop, I mean woman. That was beyond good.
Neil, you leave me smiling, that is way beyond cool. Happy Anniversary.
Why aren’t you President of the US?
That’s it, I am officially having an entire crush on you.
You fecking Rawk, Neil.
Wow, the tall, skinny blonde you’re dancing with–is that Kate Bosworth??? Sure looks like her.
Seriously, this is simply the best of the best. Love it. You are my blog crush always.
Very cool. And I liked how you knew how to position the camera so it wouldn’t cut off your head too much.
Damn, baby – you clean up nice! Nothing like a man in a sharp suit…
So, so incredibly sweet – Sophia must be grinning from ear to ear right about now!
Step-by-step you’ll swoon your love.
that was so sweet.
i’ve always thought that the most charming trait in men was their ability to make a fool of themselves just to impress women.
i think you should get extra points for putting on a sharp suit.
sophia must be very happy today.
Yes indeed – I second that Neilochka-for-President-of-US comment. What fun the world would have. We could make your anniversary a national holiday. I certainly would dance all day for it.
This was the first ever blog video I’ve watched till the end. (yea I know I know)…. Congrats on your wedding.
Did you ever know that you’re my hero?
Oh that was so sweet! My 6 year old son Sebastian says ‘that was cool!’
Neil, you are sweetness. I love your blog. I’d marry you for this video, if I wasn’t already married to my honey! I hope Sophia knows how lucky she is. Smooches!
Neil, dude, you’re dancing with a mop.
You had to go and make me cry didn’t you, you big lug. Endearingly romantic.
What? No dip at the end??
Look at you, Mr. Handsome Suit!
I’ll bet you made that tough Russian broad all mushy inside! (Hi, Sophia! Mwah!)
waaaaay cute & definitely awesome!
happy anniversary neil & sophia!
If I weren’t already in love, I would fall in love with you right now. That is the sweetest thing I have seen in a very long time. Happy anniversary, Neil + Sophia.
Wow.
I can’t add a thing to the comments.
Blog crush. Yeah.
nicely done, sir.
Happy Anniversary, indeed!
You sweep me off my feet… or mop me off the floor.. or something, dahling.
Neil, a very happy anniversary to you and Sophia both. As for the dancing, well…I like your tie.
Sweet, sappy and sentimental all at the same time – if she doesn’t take you back 100%, she’d be a fool.
Oh my God, not since Fred Astaire danced with a broom in “A Damsel in Distress” have I seen such grace demonstrated with a household item. Incredible! And you look damn good in that suit. Can I guess that Sophia helped you pick it out?
That’s one of my all-time favorite songs. And much better than the one used for the first dance at my first wedding, “I Will Survive.” (We didn’t.)
Sophia doesn’t think you’re “sentimental enough?” Um, Sophia, if Neil were any more sentimental he’d be one of those Disney-animated birds flying around Cinderella!
Happy Anniversary to you two crazy kids!
A mop- such symbolism. Ok, I won’t wreck the moment. Nice job.
Ok Mr. Handsome with dancing feet, who knew? Talk about throwing a curve ball to us all. You are too cute, really.
Happiest Anniversary Wishes!
Men’s dress suit: $750.00
Mop: $14.95
CD, The Andrews Sisters: $11.79
Dancing with a mop as a wedding anniversary gift to your wife: Priceless
Happy Anniversary, Neil, you’re awesome! I love the way you talk about your relationship with Sophia, you’re both very lucky to have each other!
Deborah, I think you just gave Sophia a bigger laugh than the video:
Men’s Dress Suit: $750.00!
You obviously don’t know me very well, yet.