No Dancing

Why no dancing? Is it a religious thing?

R u only having a ceremony?

My friend had a dance with her hubby and her dad and that was it...there wasn't space for anyone else to dance at her venue so we all kinda danced in our seats... What's your reason?

You do you Footloose...

You don't *have* to have dancing! You could go for more of a dinner party vibe, I'd just keep the reception a little shorter!

@kmess lol

I've never known anyone to do this. I'm not a huge dancer but I'd but upset if there wan't dancing at a wedding I went to.

If you are thinking of going this route, I'd do a brunch reception.

Without anymore info on why there's no dancing, my only advice is to limit your expectations on the reception. People will not stay long after dinner if there is nothing else going on.

I've attended them. They're usually shorter events, held in the afternoon, and were cake and punch style. The couple was introduced, toasts happened, the couple did their first dance (they did still do spotlight dances), and cake was served. Once everyone had their cake, the couple left and so did the guests. Just don't expect people to stay for hours.

HAHAHAH @ Kmess! Took the words right off my fingers!

I've been to a few. All were dry weddings so people don't dance. Just keep it a short dinner so your guests can leave without feeling like your event is too drawn out

...is this a dry wedding?

I am attending a wedding in November that isn't having dancing or alcohol but it is for religious reasons of the couple. Really sad about it because I love to dance!

Why have you decided not to incorporate dancing into your festivities?

Same question as pp's...is this for religious reasons? Does that mean you can't serve alcohol either?

We didn't have dancing either, but just because that's not what we wanted. Our wedding was a day time event with booze and heavy apps/stations. So people just mingled to background music. We did keep the reception super short though. Like 2.5 hours...I think that's key. A long reception with no dancing will get boring really fast.

Yes it is because of a religious thing for those of you who want a reason we are doing only wine

What is the biblical reference to no dancing?

I mean, it's been done before. Just shorten the reception because honestly if there's no dancing there's only so much of sitting around chatting that people can do. If the reception only lasts, say, 3 hours, that's plenty of time to eat dinner and catch up and do any of the ceremonial things that people do at receptions (if you're incorporating those). I think this works best as a brunch reception, where there isn't as much of an expectation for dancing. But then, I'm assuming you're part of a religious community, so people may be used to the idea of not having dancing and won't be expecting it. Have you been to a wedding without dancing, and what did they do at that wedding?

Also (because I have to ask) does this also mean no alcohol?

Svet, I'm sure OP is going to feel attacked by your question, but I get it, and agree with you lol.

The argument is usually pulled together about sexual temptation, and that men and women shouldn't dance together, and outside of Judaism, the religious groups that embrace that doctrine give up dancing all together.

My friend is having a more casual, outdoor wedding in a couple of months where there won't be dancing. After dinner there's going to be a bonfire, yard games and music but no specific dance. Their wedding is going to be very unique to them and I'm really excited for it!

I had the option for dancing, but no one but the kids really danced at my wedding.

Honestly, I was just fine with it. I had a daytime wedding and plenty to drink, but people mostly chose to socialize.

Would I have liked people to dance? Sure, but we didn't do spotlight dancing and the music was a little low, so it was harder to get people on the dance floor. I also was pulled away a lot, and there was limited time.

I know people don't tell you negatives, but no one has complained about lack of dancing and everyone seemed to enjoy the day/company.