Dances

As far as "too many dances", really think about what you can't do without. Guests are not going to want to sit through a bunch of dances, as it is a lot of people get bored with even the few typical ones.

While you mention wanting to breaking them up throughout the night, keep in mind this means you will have to stop the party and clear guests from the dance floor just to do more "special dances" which would totally kill the mood. Getting people back on the floor will be awkward and won't flow well.

If you feel you HAVE to do more than just the typical, maybe do those ones while guests are seated and eating dinner? That way they aren't just checking out and bored watching the dances?

Or alternatively, could you pick just one song for you and FH to dance with the other people you need to? Those people each just get a certain portion of the song instead of a full song? (Like you dance with person 1 while FH dances with 2 from start until the chorus, then you dance with 3 while he dances with 4 until the next chorus, etc)

You could also tell each of the special people "When 'this song' comes on,come find me so we can dance" It'll save them a dance and make them feel special without forcing guests to watch

Lastly, for the dad question, there is nothing wrong with some swaying and talking. If you need more try teaching him a two step (super easy but looks like he knows what he is doing) or if it is more upbeat do a country swing basic, again really easy but looks cooler than swaying

Anyway, good luck! Curious to see what you end up doing!

Wow, this is great advice. I agree with all of it. Obviously, it's your wedding, so you literally get to decide who dances when and to what, but I would strongly encourage you to lean towards: Less is more, less is more, less is more.

I totally agree with Dawn's advice!!

I'd do all of the traditional dances (first dance, father / daughter, mother / son) while your guests are eating dinner if you can! It's a good way to keep things moving for the rest of the reception!!

And for the other dances I'd just dedicate a song and have your DJ make a special announcement dedicating the song or summoning some people to the dance floor! Then you don't have to clear the floor but can still have a special moment!!

Here are some song suggestions you can look through for ideas. I'd pick a slow song for your father / daughter dance so you can just do a sweet sway with a turn or two!!

The 62 Upbeat Wedding Songs That Will Get the Party Started

43 Father-Daughter Dance Songs You and Your Dad Will Love