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Erin
Devoted June 2019

Dadzilla is driving me crazy

Erin, on May 17, 2019 at 1:16 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 8

Okay, so everything is basically done and set, right? Well, my dad feels that I should have a power hour or an hora loca as its called where I'm getting married. He says that my wedding is "an event" and we can make it unforgettable. He wants to bring in men on stilts and dancers and the whole enchilada.

I'm of the mindset that the event is that is the wedding itself. There's a lot going on. FH and I have a choreographed dance and then my FH and family and I are doing a short dance to open up the dance floor. He says the guests will get bored of just dancing and the photobooth and will need something else for them since the reception will be more about them.

My mom and I say no, my dad and the wedding planner are urging yes. My FH is staying out of it lol.

What do you all think and has anyone ever done one before?

And before anyone asks, cost is not an issue and yes my dad is paying for a majority of the wedding.

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Latest activity by Erin, on May 19, 2019 at 1:57 PM
  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    Well, I've never heard of this or seen it at a wedding before. Sounds more like something you'd see at a quinciniera (sp?).

    I agree with you, that the wedding IS the event. I'm only having dancing and a photo booth (in addition to dinner/dessert), so does that mean my wedding (and the millions of others that follow this route) will be boring? NO!! Yes, the reception is for your guests, but that doesn't mean it's ABOUT your guests. It's about you and FH, and the celebration of your marriage. I think what you have planned is perfectly fine, and it will be a lovely day! Tell dad to take a chill pill. Smiley smile

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  • Tris
    Expert August 2019
    Tris ·
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    You don't need a performance at your wedding.

    It's about you and your fiance saying your vows to be wed to each other then celebrating with friends and family. Eat, drink, and be married. Dancing is fun enough!

    Put your foot down and tell him, "thanks, but no thanks!"
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
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    Never heard of it but it sounds fun.
    I'm more prone to agree the wedding is the event. But overall I'd say this depends on how long of a wedding you have, if it's 3 hours or less, I'd say skip it, if it's a long event like 6+ hours go for it.
    Could it happen after the ceremony when you're doing photos and transitioning to the food?
    If it's in the middle at 4-5 hours you'd have to check the schedule and it doesn't sound like there's a lot of time to be redoing a schedule.
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  • Madison
    Devoted May 2022
    Madison ·
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    Make your wedding what you want it! If you don’t want everything don’t have it. It’s not about keeping other people entertained. It’s about you marrying someone that you love and celebrating with the people you love around you. They are not expecting anything crazy nor is it necessary. It will be unforgettable without all of that stuff.
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  • Molly
    Super October 2020
    Molly ·
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    It's your wedding not your dad's! You need to put your foot down. Unless he is paying for it then I guess you need to still let him know that it's your wedding not his.
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  • Erin
    Devoted June 2019
    Erin ·
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    I agree with you all! Love my dad’s enthusiasm but it’s ridiculous. He keeps trying to turn my wedding into a Las Vegas show and it’s like damn, STOP.
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  • Nicole
    Super October 2021
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    You absolutely do not need a performance at your wedding. If dad really wants id say let him have it especially since he's paying. could it be during cocktail hour when you're busy getting pics anyway?

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  • Erin
    Devoted June 2019
    Erin ·
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    It got heated yesterday. He really wants this. He keeps saying it doesn’t take anything away, but he can’t answer me when I ask “what does it add?”

    He wants to use it as part of the sparkler send off. Have them come in last 30 mins, get the people hype, and send us off.

    My Ma and FH are now asking for me to compromise. I can’t believe this is even a topic, let alone an argument.
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