We are planning on not having a dance floor at the wedding. What else can we set up for the guests?...photo booth? poloroid cameras? any other ideas?
2006-09-05 07:20:06 · 21 answers · asked by bluechick 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Wow people are sure being harsh about no dancing. It's your wedding you don't need a dance floor. Have cameras sitting around that sounds like a good idea, you'll get some pretty interesting shots. There's many things you could do, slide shows, have photos of you and the groom on the table and give them away with some sort of game. My niece just got married and there was no dancing. We had a very nice dinner, enjoyed the cake and just mingled. It actually gave the two families time to get to know one another.
2006-09-05 09:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by LJ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How long will the reception be held? Other than the poloroid cameras, what else are you all planning to do for entertaining your guests? Personally, I recommend that you play some soft romantic music (don't have to be dancing music). I went to a wedding reception a few years ago where there was no music at all and the reception was noisy (guests talking) plus it was boring. It sounded like a bunch of people on the streets talking. I think a little soft music will help drown out the talking. Good Luck
2006-09-05 14:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Shay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So what do you expect people to do after dinner? Traditionally, people dance and have fun. A photo booth will only be fun for about 10 minutes and you can't expect people to be happy just sitting there at the table with nothing to do. I guess if you had a really great live band playing and all kinds of fun table set up, you might be ok for maybe an hour.
Powerpoint presentations, videos, slide shows, blah blah blah are tedious for guests. Mingling might be fun, but then you are really going to have to work to introduce people to each other, make sure there is plenty of free flowing champagne, and have an elegant dinner party vibe. Games are horrible - it's a wedding, not a child's birthday party.
I guess an option would be to rent a casino service and have blackjack tables set up for the guests. No actual money has to be exchanged, the chips can be used to auction off the garter belt, the bouquet, special desserts, etc.
Good luck to you. : )
2006-09-05 12:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to have a dance floor at a wedding. I've been to many, many weddings without dancing. Generally they are a little shorter, but who cares? You get to leave for your honeymoon sooner! Here are some ideas:
A slide show or powerpoint of pictures . . . you two as kids and then together. You can set this to music, too.
Introduce the members of your wedding party and talk about how you know them and tell some of your past adventures.
You could ask various people to share funny and entertaining stories from your childhood or dating years.
You could also have an open mike for anyone to share, but this can be risky if you have crazy (or drunk) family members.
My brother and sister-in-law played a game where each took off a shoe, and shared them, so my brother held one of his shoes and one of hers, and she held one of each as well. Then the MC asked questions like: "who'll take out the trash?" or "who will apologize first?" and each of them (with their backs to each other) had to raise the shoe of the person who they thought would do it. It's funny to see what each thinks the other will do. (Sorry if that was confusing).
Tell your guests that instead of clinking on glasses, you won't kiss unless they come up and sing a love song.
2006-09-05 07:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why no dance floor? Aren't you planning on having your first dance as a married couple? What about the traditional dances? Bridal party, Mother-groom, bride-father? I think you're gonna miss out without a dance floor. Besides regardless of what else you provide as entertainment I think the guests will be thrown off and bored.
2006-09-05 08:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by **hope/faith**1744 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did not have a dance floor at my wedding. My husband and I planned our wedding in 30 days, so resources were limited (and it was Chrstmas time). We did the traditional church ceremony and then dinner for wedding party and family only. We still did the cake cutting and the champagne toast and it was wonderful. The end result is the same with or without the dance floor, you're married to the one you love. I think guests at a wedding should attend to share in your special day, not for what entertainment your going to pay for.
2006-09-05 09:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by crzy9502 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We didn't have a dance floor because my husband doesn't dance. At a recent wedding reception I attended, where there was also no dancing (some religions frown on it) they put together a very nice video of the bride growing up and the groom growing up and their courtship. You could also figure out some fun games that would get people involved and mingling with each other.
2006-09-05 08:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey, if you dont want a dance floor then dont have one. its your wedding. sorry, i think photo booth sounds dumb but thats just me, maybe your guests will like it. disposable cameras at the tables are good. make sure you have some music in the background, eve3n if you dont have dancing
2006-09-05 08:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by kitkat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a dance floor and dancing, don't expect your guests to stay much longer than dinner.
2006-09-05 10:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by bluez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No dance floor???? Yikes, that's the best part of the reception....
The photo booth is ok. Games I guess would work too.
2006-09-05 09:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋