Groom & groomsmen surprise dance

coopman41e

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post getting everyone's thoughts on the idea of the groom (me) and groomsmen surprising my fiance/wife with a dance on our wedding day. I got great feedback but a lot of people posted that they'd like to see it before deciding.

So...I worked with one of my groomsmen's girlfriends who works for a dance studio and she helped me choreograph it.  It is still preliminary but you get the idea.  Now I just have to get all of my groomsmen on board to learn it.  It is a fairly simple routine so that shouldn't be hard.

Sorry for some of the commentary on it.  I am talking to her about what and where my groomsmen will be during the dance routine.

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDRGHy7pVg&feature=plcp

I GREATLY appreciate you taking a few minutes out of your day to help me out with some valuable feedback!

Girlie1030

Sorry guy, not my thing at all (and I was in a show choir).  Regardless, I will suggest you wait at least 18 months before even thinking about this since your wedding is so far out.  The song choice will be outdated (actually already is IMO) by June of 2014 and you may not even think this is a good idea anymore. 

I think it's great you're so excited though.  Happy planning!

daveANDkristen

I think it's a super cute idea  

ETA: I didn't watch the video before my response, and I didn't realize your wedding is still two years away.  So I will have to agree with PPs that the song will be too outdated by then.  I still think it's a cute idea though.

HobokensFury

Sorry but my vote is still no.

kaos16

Oh my.  It looks like you put a lot of work into it, but are you sure you wouldn't rather just enjoying your wedding with family and friends instead of making them be part of this kind of forced production.  A wedding is a production in itself, this dance routine just seems unnecessary.

coopman41e

Ha ha ha not a problem at all.  That is why I came on here to ask

Will definitely give it thought before doing.  And I agree on the idea of changing up the song...especially with it being so far out.  Thank you all!

Lilshell812

I think it would be hilarious. As long as all of the groomsmen commit to doing it and don't stand around looking embarrassed, I say go for it.

Also, maybe get the other guests involved. Not so much in the choreography (that would be too flash mobby) but if you have a groomsmen or two work the crowd, it might be fun for the guests.

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]A few weeks ago, I wrote a post getting everyone's thoughts on the idea of the groom (me) and groomsmen surprising my fiance/wife with a dance on our wedding day. I got great feedback but a lot of people posted that they'd like to see it before deciding. So...I worked with one of my groomsmen's girlfriends who works for a dance studio and she helped me choreograph it.  It is still preliminary but you get the idea.  <strong>Now I just have to get all of my groomsmen on board to learn it.</strong>  It is a fairly simple routine so that shouldn't be hard. Sorry for some of the commentary on it.  I am talking to her about what and where my groomsmen will be during the dance routine. Here it is: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDRGHy7pVg&feature=plcp">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDRGHy7pVg&feature=plcp</a> I GREATLY appreciate you taking a few minutes out of your day to help me out with some valuable feedback!
Posted by coopman41e[/QUOTE]

I'm not a fan of this in general but if your GMs (every single one of them) aren't jumping at the chance to do this, don't do it.

jessicabessica

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_groom-groomsmen-surprise-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:0adfec62-20ed-49f6-ad2b-2dc530dddc20Post:990a1093-eac3-4024-a3b7-a678f44fcdaf">Re: Groom & groomsmen surprise dance</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Groom & groomsmen surprise dance : I'm not a fan of this in general but if your GMs (every single one of them) aren't jumping at the chance to do this, don't do it.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

<div>This.  Some people are really not into this kind of thing.  Don't pressure them into it.  I think I would have an "I'm embarassed for everyone" moment if I saw this at a wedding.  Sorry.  </div>

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I think it's a very cute idea. I think it would be a great thing to do. A perfect time to surprise her would be if you are doing the garter dance/bouquet toss. As she's sitting down for the garter jump into your surprise song & dance.

insanityofamom

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_groom-groomsmen-surprise-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:0adfec62-20ed-49f6-ad2b-2dc530dddc20Post:56ffde0e-65b4-44f8-a55b-dfdba5f1d27f">Re: Groom & groomsmen surprise dance</a>:
[QUOTE]I think it's a very cute idea. I think it would be a great thing to do. A perfect time to surprise her would be if you are doing the garter dance/bouquet toss. As she's sitting down for the garter jump into your surprise song & dance.
Posted by Erikan73[/QUOTE]

<div>I think this would be a great time! </div><div>
</div><div>I would ask your groomsmen closer to the wedding date, and ask them about it. I would take song suggestions and find out if any of them have ideas -- rather than coming with a song picked out and a dance choreographed. </div><div>
</div><div>If you you would like to do this, then do it! Who cares what anyone else thinks? </div>

ootmother2

other than the fact that the guy's wearing a Red Sox T shirt, I found it somewhat tacky

JoanE2012

Ummmm, yeah, no.  Please reconsider doing this.

RamonaFlowers

Unless everybody involved is an incredibly talented dancer (And judging from your own choreography, I'm going to guess that nobody involved is), choreographed bridesmaid/groomsmen dances are just cringe-worthy, and nobody really likes watching them (And most people that aren't great dancers don't really like participating in them)

Yes, it's your wedding, and if you're guys really want to do it, there's not really anything to stop you (It's not like the Wedding Police can arrest you or something) ... but seriously, if you insist on doing this, at least do your guests a favor and have an open bar, so they have something to do that they'll actually enjoy during that time.