The “first dance” opens the dance floor. All of the wedding traditions follow. When it is really time to hit the dance floor, most guests tend to follow the lead of the bride and groom. Even the most entertaining band or DJ can only play 15 to 20 songs an hour. So if you have spent a great deal of time working with your entertainment source, you should be able to select music that you enjoy as well as selections that help everyone celebrate your new union.
No one formula is used to create the “right” mix of music for a wedding reception. The biggest concept to get your hands around is what you want on your dance floor. Do you want guests of all ages dancing to familiar tunes as well as upbeat selections and sweet love songs? Or do you expect your guests to hang out listening to songs you can only bob your head to or sit back taking it all in?
If you like the idea of guests dancing the night away, you may want to consider how much dancing you enjoy. The reception is really a time to take pleasure in and create musical moments to remember for years. Take the time to mingle as well as dance with your guests. Even the shyest couple can participate in the Anniversary Dance (also known as a “generations” dance) or a Snowball Dance.
Weddings tend to bring out all types of participation dances. I have written in the past about “the YMCA”, “the Electric Slide”, “Cha Cha Slide”, “Cupid Shuffle”, and others. Interaction and involvement in the wedding reception makes guests feel welcomed and part of the whole celebration. I am not condemning or condoning “the Chicken Dance” or “the Hokey Pokey”; but they bring guests from one to 101 out to a common place. It may just look a little dorky, but sometimes shaking body parts is all part of the fun.
You know your family and friends better than a DJ or band. So work with your wedding professional ahead of time to talk about favorite fast tunes and slow hits that will get guest involved in your celebration. You may even enjoy dancing around the room acting like a train conductor.
Enjoy your planning; enjoy your celebration!!
No one formula is used to create the “right” mix of music for a wedding reception. The biggest concept to get your hands around is what you want on your dance floor. Do you want guests of all ages dancing to familiar tunes as well as upbeat selections and sweet love songs? Or do you expect your guests to hang out listening to songs you can only bob your head to or sit back taking it all in?
If you like the idea of guests dancing the night away, you may want to consider how much dancing you enjoy. The reception is really a time to take pleasure in and create musical moments to remember for years. Take the time to mingle as well as dance with your guests. Even the shyest couple can participate in the Anniversary Dance (also known as a “generations” dance) or a Snowball Dance.
Weddings tend to bring out all types of participation dances. I have written in the past about “the YMCA”, “the Electric Slide”, “Cha Cha Slide”, “Cupid Shuffle”, and others. Interaction and involvement in the wedding reception makes guests feel welcomed and part of the whole celebration. I am not condemning or condoning “the Chicken Dance” or “the Hokey Pokey”; but they bring guests from one to 101 out to a common place. It may just look a little dorky, but sometimes shaking body parts is all part of the fun.
You know your family and friends better than a DJ or band. So work with your wedding professional ahead of time to talk about favorite fast tunes and slow hits that will get guest involved in your celebration. You may even enjoy dancing around the room acting like a train conductor.
Enjoy your planning; enjoy your celebration!!
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