keeping things moving in the reception

[Spin2010]

When I'm discussing reception flow ideas with brides, I usually like to mention the anniversary dance which is a great way in my opinion to include the other guests, rather than them feeling like spectators. They feel special because they're invited out to the dance floor WITH the bride and groom, puts everyone in the mood to dance, and kicks off a nice slow-dancing sequence.

[WebLady]

I have seen many weddings do similar couples dances :)

A couple of times I have seen one where the DJ invites all the couples to dance then starts asking people to sit down by how long they have been together, finally leaving the bride and groom alone together.

[swtearl]

I've done both types of dances and they are special! I don't get too many couples asking for them....wondering if I should start suggesting them

[gwenshack]

I have seen many weddings do similar couples dances :)

A couple of times I have seen one where the DJ invites all the couples to dance then starts asking people to sit down by how long they have been together, finally leaving the bride and groom alone together.
I've never seen that before. Interesting! :bbidea:

[Spin2010]

It's an awesome way to get the dance floor full, and you just eliminate by years of marriage so at the end you're usually left with an older couple that have been married 40, 50 maybe even 60 years. Then I'll take the mic out there and have them say a few words to the b & g for everyone to hear, it's a nice moment. I usually do this after the parent dances and to open the first open dancing, but I usually have to mention it because a lot of brides don't think or know about it... but it only works if they're are going to be a lot of older relatives there.

[DJstaticc]

It's an awesome way to get the dance floor full, and you just eliminate by years of marriage so at the end you're usually left with an older couple that have been married 40, 50 maybe even 60 years. Then I'll take the mic out there and have them say a few words to the b & g for everyone to hear, it's a nice moment. I usually do this after the parent dances and to open the first open dancing, but I usually have to mention it because a lot of brides don't think or know about it... but it only works if they're are going to be a lot of older relatives there.

You have some great ideas to get people involved and create memories for your brides and grooms. I do a few of the same things, I always look for ways to get people going without using so many games like wedding survivor. Like birthdays or using parents who have been together for a long time as a way to create a mood for the B&G and guests.

[airsidelimo]

wedding day is the most memorable day of someone's life so i personally think that all the couples must do wedding dance

[dfwvases]

What about single people? I find they don't really get involved at the reception. Just out of curiosity how do you get them involved and participating in the recpetion?

[Salayia]

What about single people? I find they don't really get involved at the reception. Just out of curiosity how do you get them involved and participating in the recpetion?

Well, of course there's the bouquet toss and the garter toss; however, it's been my experience (especially with the garter toss), single people don't really want to participate.

But other than that, I've never really noticed single people NOT wanting to be involved... that is, of course, in my limited wedding-going experience. ;) Having been single when attending all but one wedding in my history, I always got involved in everything that I could be involved in. :bbconfused: