Hello all! How much is dancing really expected at receptions? I know most people probably expect it when they go... but it's it so big of an expectation that it would be disappointing to not really have any? My FI and I do not dance... ever, at all. My family won't dance, most of his won't dance. I honestly can envision a dance floor where like five people are partying it up on their own and everyone else we know just watches.
Would a reception where we just eat with some background music be really boring? Is that uncommon? How do we keep people entertained with just a formal lunch/dinner?
Re: Dancing?
It depends on the crowd you invite. I come from a family where we love to dance as do my friends. I learned very quickly at my wedding that my in-laws and all of their relatives love to dance. Had we not had a good dj, the reception would have been over quickly. Heck, we had to kick people out at the end of the night because there were still probably 30+ people out on the dance floor.
But if the majority of the people you invite aren't into dancing, then just maybe have some nice background music for people to enjoy. Do what will make you happy.
Or just keep it casual.