I'm getting married in 2 month (2/24/07), and I was looking for more family time then dancing and aprty time. I'm going to have a DJ playing OLD school music, but my fiancee thinks the party will be boring. What can I do?
2007-01-05 13:10:03 · 13 answers · asked by Yami 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well if you're going to have a dj and no dance floor...that doesn't mean that people won't dance. If there is a good song that comes on then people can move the tables to dance. In the last couple weddings I've been to, including mine, we had a dance floor and a dj and other than my husband and I dancing to the songs we picked and the other dances like the father daughter dance and things no one really danced a whole lot and my cousin is 7th day adventist and they dont' believe in dancing so they just had music and food...and that was a pretty good wedding...especially if you have a lot of family or friends from out of town it gives you more time to talk and catch up instead of having to worry about doing the first dance and the money dance and things like that. I had a wedding at 11am and I didn't serve any food...so it's your wedding...people are going to tlak more about the ceremony than the reception anyways.
2007-01-05 17:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand where you are coming from. Weddings fly by so quickly and before you know it the night is over and you've only seen half the people there!! However you at least want to have your first dance together, and give the bride a chance to dance with her father. I'm sure your mother wouldn't mind a dance either! If you leave it until after dessert, right at the end of the night it gives you lots of time to mingle. And even if the dance floor is open you don't have to be on it! That way if older family have had enough they can head off and the young ones can have a dance.
I went to a wedding once with no dancing and it was weird. Go the dancing my friend.
2007-01-05 23:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone likes to dance so if you don't want dancing at the reception, keep it short and sweet - perhaps just have a cocktail party that lasts 1-2 hrs after the ceremony, or have a single violionist play "dinner music". A girlfriend of mine's sister got married and for the reception they just took a select group of people out for dinner at a restaurant.
2007-01-05 21:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's really up to you and what your family is into. You definately should consult ur partner before making a final decision. I would be against the not dancing, but that's because I really like the idea of the "father/daughter dance" and the "Couples first dance" etc. . .But in the end, its your personal preference and decision. . .but if you want to focus on talking, definately don't have one of those DJs with the big sound systems. . .that kinda defeats the purpose! GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-05 22:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Smiley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wedding is yours and his, remember that. If he wants dancing, why not? People can dance to DJ music, even ask for their favorite.
If you are having problems compromising with something this small at a very momentus occasion, maybe you should rethink the marriage.
2007-01-05 21:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your guests. If they're the sit-back-and-chat type, then that will work. If they need to get up and boogie, they'll find a way. I'd say let the reception take its own course.
For the record, there will be no dancing at my reception unless somebody else initializes it, and they better not expect me or my husband to join in!
2007-01-05 21:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow...no dancing...thats not very fun. if your goign to have a dj then why not have dancing. thats the best part of the night. you can sit around talking to family any night of the week. at least have some fun on your wedding day.
2007-01-06 00:30:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dancing is the best part..i know every wedding my friends and i attend we're always waiting around for dinner to end to get to the fun part. I would definitely leave if there was no dancing. (unless it were family)
2007-01-05 22:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by redsox fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't all into dancing, and your family isn't either, then you can cut that part out.
2007-01-05 22:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had no dancing at her reception
2007-01-05 21:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Alyssasmommy06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋