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Dances?
ok, so my dad is not around, so my brother is giving me away. we decided to have a bride/brother dance and have the mother/son dance start (they will join us) after about 30 seconds. done.
but... i'm filling out the dj's worksheet and they list a bridal party dance. what is that and who dances with whom?
also, is there a specific dance where i dance with his dad and he dances with my mom?
but... i'm filling out the dj's worksheet and they list a bridal party dance. what is that and who dances with whom?
also, is there a specific dance where i dance with his dad and he dances with my mom?
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Re: Dances?
I wouldn't subject my BP to dance with other members of the BP. It's awkward for them and it's awkward to watch.
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I've never seen a spotlight dance with the bride/FIL and groom/MIL but if you want one I'm sure that would be fine. I just danced with his dad at the end of one song, nothing special about it.
anyone care to suggest a bouquet toss song?
True story. Fun times.
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[QUOTE]It's really fun when one of the groomsmen is married and dancing with a hot young single bridesmaid and his super jealous wife is watching. The argument afterwards was awesomness. True story. Fun times.
Posted by KellyLovesJames[/QUOTE]
that is too funny!!! i don't have that worry about ;)
but it would be akward if you knew the personalities of the 4 people involved!
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[QUOTE]The first wedding I was ever in, she made us do a bridal party dance. They called all of the members of the bridal party to come up to the dance floor with their dates. I didn't realize it was so that we could dance until I was already up there, and of course, I was the only one without a date. We had to all stand around (me by myself) until they found a friend of the groom to dance with me. Then, on top of that, it was a country song and I don't know how to two-step, so he had to count for me. It was humiliating. So no, I won't be doing a bridal party dance. :)
Posted by BanannaP[/QUOTE]
oh no!!!! that is awful!!!! i can't remember if i had to dance a bridal party dance at the 3 weddings i was in..... must not have if i can't remember!
I wouldnt do a BP dance....that's weird IMO
I have never heard of dancing with your spouses in-laws for a designated dance...that's werid too
As for bouquet toss....I've got nothing because I personally hate them. I feel it is awkward to ask people to go stand on the dance floor and catch a flying bouquet. 90% of my friends are not single, I have attended weddings were they ask all of the women to join b/c there are not enough single people. I just think that and the garter toss are pointless. Especially the garter toss b/c to me it is inappropriate to act in such a sexual manner in front of your family (and GRANDPARENTS) ekkk!
I know some of the girls mentioned bouquet toss songs in the thread about bouquets and garters but I can't remember what the song was.
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on that note..... is anyone on here wearing the garter or doing the garter toss? we have to do the toss cause our family would be disappointed if we didn't, but i know that i'm NOT wearing that stupid thing under my dress. i will either slip it on right before, or just ..i don't know... any suggestions?
I'm just at a loss as to what to do in their place....
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[QUOTE]We gave my bouquet to the longest married couple and skipped the garter toss all together.
Posted by shortgirltx[/QUOTE]
awe!! that is cute!!!
[QUOTE]you crack me up!!! what to know what is more akward.... where i'm from... you sit on the best man's LAP while the groom takes off the garter. on that note..... is anyone on here wearing the garter or doing the garter toss? we have to do the toss cause our family would be disappointed if we didn't, but i know that i'm NOT wearing that stupid thing under my dress. i will either slip it on right before, or just ..i don't know... any suggestions?
Posted by bridgetlb[/QUOTE]
We are doing it, and yes I'm wearing the garter under my dress.
My dress is so big and heavy, I'm sure a little thing around my leg will be the least of what is causing me to be hot and uncomfortable by the end of the night. I actually made my garter special for FI, and he hasn't seen it so it'll be a surprise. It's got our Alumni colors on it(we met in college), and 2 charms with our first name initials. That's the one he's taking off, but I have a throw away one that he'll be tossing because we plan to keep the one I made, for sentimental reasons.
You have to know your crowd. We have a pretty fun crowd, and I know that even if it is an "outdated" tradition, they will make it interesting and memorable! haha.
[QUOTE]You could always just slip off to the bathroom and have one of your BM's help you put it on.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]
i think that's what i'll do. no one will know the difference!
[QUOTE]what about the dance with me and his dad and Fi and my mom? just let that happen whenever it happens? anyone care to suggest a bouquet toss song?
Posted by bridgetlb[/QUOTE]
Bouquet toss - Tiffany said hers was "Don't Stop Believing" ... which I think is AWESOME!!!
There's always "Single Ladies" by Beyonce!
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I did Single Ladies for my bouquet toss--which was still semi-new when I got married but now not so much. And I didn't feel my garter at all.
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We gave my bouquet to the longest married couple and skipped the garter toss all together.
Posted by shortgirltx
I REALLY like this idea. How did you go about identifying who had been married longest? Did you make an announcement explaining? I'd love more details!
[QUOTE] How did you go about identifying who had been married longest? Did you make an announcement explaining? I'd love more details!
Posted by tc1016[/QUOTE]
We are doing something similar to this, but not with the bouquet. We are doing a dance where they call all married couples out on the floor, and the DJ will say "Ok, everyone who has been married a year or less, get off the floor, 10 years or less, off the floor" continually until the last couple remains standing. Usually someone's grandparents, or great grandparents. I've seen it done before, and I think it's really cute.
btw, my FI did catch the garter at his friend's wedding last summer
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dances? : We are doing something similar to this, but not with the bouquet. We are doing a dance where they call all married couples out on the floor, and the DJ will say "Ok, everyone who has been married a year or less, get off the floor, 10 years or less, off the floor" continually until the last couple remains standing. Usually someone's grandparents, or great grandparents. I've seen it done before, and I think it's really cute.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]
I've seen this too and it's super cute! I'm just trying to limit the "scripted" parts of the reception so we can get to the party faster :)
i have NEVER seen the guy put it on the lady that caught the bouquet!!! have any of you? now that would just be plain embarrassing!!!
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