I am going to have big band and swing music at my wedding reception. My fiance and I love this type of music. I'm just worried people won't dance to it. There are no professional dancers in our families. =) And I don't want all of those silly wedding songs played, Sinatra is really the only way to go for us. Do you think this will be an issue?
2006-08-18 11:40:47 · 14 answers · asked by ashleppert 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
it really depends but most people will dance at weddings once the liqour gets flowing anyways, and if people request those silly wedding songs they may be played regardless of your wishes. But no it shouldn't be an issue have fun it's your day. congrats
2006-08-18 11:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's going to depend on what they play, how much of it, and how fancy the dancing is likely to get. I went to a wedding once that had a ton of swing music. The bride & groom and many members of the wedding party all did swing dancing, but not everyone else did AND the dance floor was terribly small. There were A LOT of swing songs where us "non-dancers" felt left out.
If possible, alternate the big band / swing music with some more rock/pop/standard songs. A 50/50 mix might work. Something else to keep in mind is the average age of the people attending the reception.
What do you two want more - the music you love or the "certainy" of people dancing?
2006-08-18 18:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think if people are having a good time, they will dance. If you are afraid they will not dance, then you should ask the band to play a few songs that are more up to date in order to get the folks on the dance floor, then move on with the music that you enjoy!
2006-08-22 12:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by Linda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am planning the same for my wedding, and I just attended a wedding that played only the same kind. People will dance. It sets a romantic and classy mood and people will want to dance. I noticed that even if people didn't know how to dance to that kind of music, they still slow danced. It fits.
2006-08-18 19:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by lauriebug4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swing is always great to dance to! A lot of young adults still take swing dance lessons, and your elders will love it!
2006-08-18 19:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by KhakiCat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can find a couple who can come and teach people how to swing dance. I used to take lessons and it's a great way to break the ice and get to know other people. That might be nice for your guests.
2006-08-18 19:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by ceesvamp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
at my friends wedding she played alot of swing music. some people swing danced, and thoes who didnt know how, just danced.
but either way, people danced. :)
2006-08-22 13:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by Surf n' Snow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember this: It is your wedding...so do what you & your fiance love to do...your friends & family will have fun no matter what, they are there to celebrate the joining of two hearts...The people who don't realize that will leave early anyways
2006-08-18 19:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Lysa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do the songs and if they don't like it they will just have to join in because it is your wedding.
OR
ask your guests 2 bring their own cd's.then probally put each 1 on and then wich ever 1 they AND u enjoy the most will be the u and your husband play.P.S. it is mostly your husbands and your choice anyway.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
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2006-08-18 20:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by milly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they'll dance!!! they may not know how to swing but everyone dances ----even to rock music at weddings!!!
don't worry just have what u want!!!!
congrats!!! :)
2006-08-18 18:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋