Is it okay to omit the dancing of the the maid of honor and the best man and everyone else in the bridal party? My bridal party doesn't really know my fiances best man and the groomsmen really well. I hate to put everyone in an awkward position by making them dance together. To tell you the truth, I've always thought it was a really stupid tradition. Am I the only one that thinks it's silly?
2007-08-22 13:18:05 · 21 answers · asked by Tostito 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's definitely not needed.
2007-08-22 13:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not the only one who thinks it's a bit silly, and yes, you may absolutely omit it.
Heck! at our wedding we had the Best Man announce when the first dance started that we would welcome everyone to join us. After a few bars, a couple other couples took us up on it and away the dancing went! No parent dances, no bridal party dances, and we didn't have to spend that whole first dance up there all alone. It was just enough to get the dancing started without feeling like a spectacle or making everyone dance in careful formations before the free-for-all started.
Leave out any of the dances you don't care for. Some of your guests will thank you, because they'd like to get on the dancefloor sooner.
2007-08-22 13:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wedding and everything in it is completely up to you. If you think it's silly then don't do it. I didn't like the idea of a slow dance for all of my wedding party because they didn't know each other well either. I decided to play a fun, fast dance song, and the wedding party dance was done that way. We had a fun time and it got the party started for when the guests were invited to the dance floor.
Good luck!
2007-08-22 13:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its OK if you want to cut out that "tradition." People will be fine just seeing you and the groom dance. Personally, I think some people get too carried away with all the "traditional" dances...do I really want to watch other people dancing for a half an hour...NO! ;-) But, if you still wanted to involve the bridesmaids and groomsmen, you could do something like have them blow bubbles around you two while you are having your first dance.
2007-08-22 13:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by theMrs. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married next month and I am not doing that dance either. I feel the same way you do. Every wedding I was in the dance was awkward and everyone watching is bored and wants to get the party started. So, that dance will not be taking place at my wedding.
2007-08-22 14:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by lisadaisy165 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only dances I've ever heard of in a wedding is: the father/daughter dance, the bride/groom dance, and the mother/son dance. If you don't want something in your wedding you have ever right to speak up and say you don't want that because it's your wedding and your decisions. You totally don't have to do anything traditional in your wedding if you don't want to. Good Luck. I hope I helped you out. Take Care.
2007-08-22 14:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by spooky13c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you! I am not making any of my bridal party dance, and I am sure they don't mind. You can do whatever you want at your reception. My fiance and I think that the garter toss is cheesy, so we aren't doing it. Just because it seems like the wedding norm, doesn't mean it has to happen. Good luck and congrats! :)
2007-08-22 14:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's necessarily silly, but in general , it serves little purpose. Anyway, it's your wedding reception. You can omit whatever you want. I haven't seen a lot of bridal party dances. You can even omit your dance if you'd like. There's no set format that you have to follow. Congratulations. :-)
2007-08-22 13:21:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could do a bridal party dance with their dates. So no one feels awkward.
2007-08-23 10:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by Annie Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, instead after your first dance (or during the middle/end) invite everyone at the wedding to the dance floor and they can dance with who they want.
2007-08-22 19:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by JM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your special day and you can arrange the reception how you want it. Don't follow traditions just for the sake of it, times have changed and weddings have become more individualized. Do what makes you happy. Congratulations!
2007-08-22 14:18:52 · answer #11 · answered by milliemac_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋