Wedding Dance : Five (5) Tips To Get the Guests Dancing

The secret to making the wedding celebration a success lies to great inspiration, good planning and right execution. To get the party started, here are five (5) simple tips so that the guests would enjoy the program and do a little dancing.

1.      Have a must-play and must-not-play list. Talk with your beloved about his/her must-have tunes. There might be modifications to the original line-up as you go along but at least, you have the control of the overall theme of the event. Make sure that the checklist has an item that jives with the entire wedding concept. If you are having a Christmas ceremony, a couple of holiday love songs would be a welcome addition.

2.      Have each attendee sign a most-requested song. As soon as they arrive at the catering venue or while they wait for the husband and wife to sit to their places, have them jot down their faves on a tiny piece of paper. Another option is have them pick one from the selection. Coordinate with the DJ which among the choices are apt for the occasion and when is the best time to have them played. The higher the number of request for a particular music is, the bigger the chance that the requesters would perform in the central stage.

3.      It’s all in the song playlist. When creating your masterlist, choose songs that are fit for all generation. Learn to balance the genre – there should be a category for teens and kids, something relatable to those who are in a relationship or married and something completely different for single males and females. Be diverse. Take note of the age, relationship status, gender, even dancing skills.

4.      Start early and be inspired. Inspire everyone by leading the way. After the couple’s first wedding dance, setup irresistible pair-ups – the ring bearer and the grandma of the bride, the flower girl and the groom. Not only would it be priceless to see but it would also encourage the people to ask somebody to dance.

5.      Consider having a unique dance craze headed by the wedded pair. Call the attention of those who attended the affair and make them stand up from their seats – from the parents, relatives, friends, to the entourage, band members, and catering services personnel. On this activity, the newlyweds can take the initiative and teach the basic steps. The rest of the crowd will be urged to follow. Once the music plays, you will then all dance based on the newly-learned moves. This is also an opportunity to infuse your culture, custom or tradition.