No Dance?

aliciasndrs · May 2012

I don't really dance and I've actually never done it before so I am a little nervous about the wedding. We have the option of having a dance floor which I think would be nice for our guests so that they have something to do but I don't want to dance. What should I do?

littleluckypenny · May 2012

Just because you don't like to dance doesn't mean that your guests don't. Have a dance floor so they can enjoy themselves.

Lisa50 · May 2012

I don't think you should dance, if you really don't want to. I think it is very nice for you to provide the option for your guests. You might want to talk to a DJ about how to smoothly kick off the dancing without a first dance from the bride and groom.

[Deleted User] · May 2012

If you're having a DJ you definitely need a dance floor! Even if you only go out there for the slow songs! You can spend the rest of the time mingling with guests.

HobokensFury · May 2012

Just because you don't wnat to dance doesn't mean your guests don't want you. Have the dance floor for thier enjoyment.

rlavach · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_no-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:86e5622e-2be9-4628-ac30-6aa4c05b3725Post:96617c5f-c825-4a23-8f40-7fd0e5a17453">Re: No Dance?</a>:
[QUOTE]Just because you don't like to dance doesn't mean that your guests don't. Have a dance floor so they can enjoy themselves.
Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]
Yep. I love to dance and would be really bummed if there was no dancing at a wedding.

toothpastechica · May 2012

we are not dancing, but we are playing 'party music' that people can dance to after dinner if they want, I dont suspect most of my guests will want to dance, but I am providing the option (we are not doing a first dance). If you dont provide dancing, be prepared for people to leave earlier and /or think of other fun things to do with/for your guest...instead of dancing we are having a more interactive guest book (which I wont go into detail about), and our photographers are going to be updating a digital frame with photos from the whole day, and we are also having pinatas. We also have guests who will have no problem mingling (as we saw at my cousins wedding and various other recent family events) and will want the time to catch up with eachother.

aliciasndrs · May 2012

We are not having a dj I will maaybe some kind of playlist on an ipod or something...that's a whole other issue ... ok so I will have a dance floor for them.

toothpastechica we just bought those invitations for our wedding too!!

AurorasEnvy · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_no-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:86e5622e-2be9-4628-ac30-6aa4c05b3725Post:96617c5f-c825-4a23-8f40-7fd0e5a17453">Re: No Dance?</a>:
[QUOTE]Just because you don't like to dance doesn't mean that your guests don't. Have a dance floor so they can enjoy themselves.
Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]

<div>I agree - just because you have a dance floor doesn't mean you have to dance. Honestly, if I went to a wedding reception without drinking & dancing, I'd find it pretty dull. Maybe not everyone has that same opinion, but at least in my social circle that's what is standard.</div>

OwningAHome1981 · June 2012

it's a little weird if your guests are dancing at your wedding but you aren't. It doesnt bother you that you wont have a first dance or a father-daughter dance? i say suck it up and dance- it's a wedding!

jenniferb0409 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_no-dance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:86e5622e-2be9-4628-ac30-6aa4c05b3725Post:8906207b-d2e5-4575-a18e-00071fdf0cca">Re: No Dance?</a>:
[QUOTE]Dancing is optional, and you can have it or not. If you do, that doesn't mean that YOU have to dance. Down here we have lots of Southern Baptist weddings. They not only don't dance but can't serve alcohol either. Everyone just mingles and manages to have a good time anyway.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

<div>Thats very similar to how I grew up in the Mennonite Church. All my college friends are expecting a big alcohol infused dance party and I can't seem to get across to them that it's not going to happen like that.</div>

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