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We saw on a tv show recently that a bride and groom put a song title on the table number card that goes in the middle of the table, and when that song would play, it was that table's turn to dance with the wedding party. Maybe I'm just misunderstanding this, but wouldn't that be kind of boring for everyone else? Would everyone still be able to dance, just not with us? I know it would save time trying to get around to every table to see guests, but isn't this kind of a cop-out? I need your opinions, ladies. He thinks this is a great idea, but I'm not too fond of it.
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    aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    No no no no no.  Do not force your WP to dance with strangers, do not force your guests to dance at all.  Any time I've been told, "Okay, now your table has to do this" at a wedding, that's the point where I've finished my drink and found the couple to say my goodbyes.
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    sister2groomsister2groom
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    I just can't stop thinking of performing monkeys, cause that's what I would feel like if I were in this BP.
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    ambermorleyambermorley member
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    This idea is actually featured on Martha Stewart Weddings. I thought it was a little cheesy when I saw it there, but as far as it being in bad taste - I guess it depends how you feel about Martha.
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    Traceyd14Traceyd14
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    I think it depends on your guests too.  If our wedding was just for my family, I think this idea would go over very well, but knowing the rest of our guests, it probably would not.
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    goetzr19goetzr19
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    Ditto pp's on both opinions actually.  I think it depends on your guests, but then again, if you have 10 person tables, and 2 people don't feel comfortable dancing, you're kind of making them stick out like a sore thumb if they stay at the table, or making them feel uncomfortable by forcing them to dance.

    The only way I think naming tables after songs and playing them is at a buffet wedding.  The DJ plays the song corresponding to which table gets to go up to the buffet.  Kind of fills the silence while people get their food.  Just watch which songs you choose....no need for Grandma to choke on her meal when Nelly's "Hot in Here" comes on.....
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    2Bwed20112Bwed2011 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_dance-idea-guests?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:5Discussion:bef34b90-150e-4c1c-8a7c-f134a1b23458Post:4166414f-ad37-4ec6-bde1-03863cb42ffa">Re: dance idea for guests</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ditto pp's on both opinions actually.  I think it depends on your guests, but then again, if you have 10 person tables, and 2 people don't feel comfortable dancing, you're kind of making them stick out like a sore thumb if they stay at the table, or making them feel uncomfortable by forcing them to dance. <strong>The only way I think naming tables after songs and playing them is at a buffet wedding.  The DJ plays the song corresponding to which table gets to go up to the buffet.  Kind of fills the silence while people get their food. </strong> Just watch which songs you choose....no need for Grandma to choke on her meal when Nelly's "Hot in Here" comes on.....
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    We are doing this for our reception and are really excited about it.  It's going to be a really fun way to get everyone through the line and give the rest of the guests something interesting to listen to while they wait for their song!  But I agree that this would be the only time that assigning songs to tables would be a good idea.  I wouldn't dream of forcing my guests to dance if they don't want to.
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    alithebridealithebride member
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    i wouldn't be there for  long. skip it.

     

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    JCM10JCM10 member
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    A friend of mine did the songs for tables to get their food thing. It worked out really well, but there were some tables where only a few of the guests recognized the songs (they did all food-related music)...had their been one that no one recognized, there may have been a problem.

    I vote no for the dancing with the wedding party. I've never danced with anyone but my FI at a wedding, and really wouldn't want to.

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    drummerbonbondrummerbonbon member
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    Thank you for the help, ladies. I actually really like that food idea, but I still say I will not do the dancing one. :)
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