instead of having to wait for us to dance is that an okay idea?
2007-02-28 15:23:31 · 9 answers · asked by shelly63795 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
As a wedding planner I can tell you I have seen receptions go MANY different ways. The most common however are the wedding couple arrives and are announced, then the dinner, then the dancing (broken up to allow for cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc).... and the other is the wedding couple arrives and are announced, then "special dances" (first dance, father/daughter dance, etc) then dinner, then open dance floor (broken up to allow for cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc).
In my experience I have found the latter to work out best. It gets the restrictive dances out of the way so that after dinner the entire group is free to dance.
Two tips I HIGHLY recommend you consider though... One, Make SURE you inform your DJ beforehand that this is how you want to run it, they are your MC (master of ceremonies), they are the key to keeping the reception flowing smoothly. Second, For the first dance following dinner, recruit your wedding party to dance and pull in others (a snowball effect). It makes those that are less apprehensive feel free to join in, and those that are more apprehensive but still want to dance get the invitation they need from an "important" member of the wedding making them feel more self-assured. It works like a charm.
2007-02-28 20:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, the first dance is before the food is served. There is just no dancing during the eating portion of the reception.You could have dancing during the dinner, but I wouldn't suggest it.
I went to a wedding once in which they did this. Trying to serve the food while people were dancing ended up being a disaster. A dancer knocked into a waiter who spilled food on the floor, many people never got served because their seat appeared to by empty, it took a very long time to get past the salad and soup because people were dancing instead of eating (they would not serve the next course until everybody finished the course), etc.
2007-02-28 15:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Awesome Alisa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I highly recommend that actually. Once you and your husband (!) are announced into the room the DJ (band?) can play your song and you can share your first dance. Otherwise the two of you are just standing there and it can be a bit awkward. Then while the food is being served you can quickly eat and visit the tables while your guests eat (and dance if they like). Immediately after the toasts you can do the father/daughter and mother/son dances. I've see a million (seriously) weddings and have found this to be the most smooth.
2007-02-28 15:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by katiekomo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what we are going to do to. We are actually going to have the first dance right after the bridal party has been announced. We are even having the band continue to play during dinner. That way you don't have the awkward silent period and if people are done eating and want to dance they can.
2007-02-28 15:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by NoTurningBackNow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you share your first dance before you eat and cut the cake this is after the DJ announces your entrance.
2007-02-28 15:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Every wedding I've been to has done it that way, so to answer your question, yes it's a good idea.
2007-02-28 16:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is perfectly acceptable it also gives the people preparing the food that extra little time to make sure everything is just right
2007-02-28 15:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people do that...We did the same, worked out fine...
2007-02-28 15:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey isn't it your wedding, why aren't you calling all the shots?
2007-02-28 15:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋