reception ideas

jhencken

Does anyone know of some alternatives to doing the "dollar dance" at the reception?  I really don't want to do it, but when my sister got married, it was the only way that she got to talk to many of the guests that day.  It was a good way to give each of them a little personal attention/conversation.  My fiance and I just have no desire to do the dollar dance itself.  We like things that get everyone involved in something, just not that dance.Any ideas?

danieliza1127

Doing table visits during and after dinner are the best way to make sure you get around and talk to every guest.Most people want to be able to do their thing at a wedding reception, not feel forced to do a group activity.  Some people will get out and dance, some will mingle and catch up with friends and family, some will stay at their tables and let people come to them.  You shouldn't try to organize a big thing though, let the party happen naturally.  As long as you have good food and good music, it will be great.

mbcdefg

Just go around and talk to everyone. If people are already dancing, get up and join them and chat with them on the dance floor, and maybe other people will join in. One bride mentioned an alternative to the dollar dance, where instead of money, guests wrote them advice or wishes on slips of papern and did the dance with those in place of dollar bills. If the dollar dance is truly the only way that your inner circle will participate in the wedding, maybe that's an option for you.

trix1223

I'm not sure why you can't just do table visits or walk around and talk to everyone.  My DD was married in July.  They had a receiving line after the ceremony, and then did table visits during dinner at the reception.  They also enjoyed visiting with guests during the rest of the party.  She managed to see her almost 100 guests without a $$ dance.