Dancing at a wedding during Pandemic?

That depends on federal/state safety regulations at that time.

Like Michelle mentioned, this depends on what federal/state regulations are being held at that time!

View Quoted Comment Ok, thank you. I didn’t know that. I thought it was up to us.

Hi!! Depending on your state, there are lots of guidelines. For us (PA), dancing was only allowed for significant dances, such as first dance. Our venue followed all state guidelines and talked to us beforehand to confirm us and our guests would comply. Guidelines change often, so me and a few other PA brides here teamed up and communicated what our venues were doing, laws, etc.


Most states have restrictions on indoor versus outdoor as well. We moved our wedding fully outdoors to minimize spread.Hope this helps ❤️❤️❤️

If the state allows it, then I don't see an issue.

View Quoted Comment Hi Katie! I Have a wedding in PA In October - how did you find the guidelines? I am struggling to abs my venue seems to be one that thinks everything is fine.

View Quoted Comment Hi Carolyn! When I was getting married in August I watched the local news a lot for latest guidelines and checked this site - https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#:~:text=All%20Pennsylvanians%20should%20practice%20social,the%20spread%20of%20pandemics. . Me and two other girls found each other here and would share info in the discussions by state. It helped working as a team!
I’ve noticed not all venues are adhering to the state guidelines, so tread carefully if your venue isn’t addressing the guidelines. Some venues are under restaurant rules or fall into other categories. We married at a convention center so they were not under restaurant rules. Hope this helps ❤️

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much! I am out of state so this helps a lot

View Quoted Comment You’re welcome 😊

Dance floors are closed in my state but that doesn't mean they outlawed dancing. That'd be like Footloose!

I think it is honestly up to you and whatever the state mandates are at the time. We are getting married on NYE and if dancing is allowed we are doing it. I know where we are we currently cant dance. I believe only the first dances are allowed.

I am getting married in October in PA. My venie has said they will allow dancing. At this time we are unsure if the reception will be indoor or outdoor but either way we are allowed to have dancing. Masks are required (recommended) but my venue will not be the mask police at my wedding. If you choose to wear a mask on the dance floor great, if you choose not to, I won't care. If you choose not to dance because you are still worried about the virus then that will be each individuals choice. I feel like all we can do as brides and all a venue can do is follow guidelines to the best of our ability but at the end of the day, us brides want as close to a normal wedding as possible and these venues (and their staff) need to make a living. Extra masks and hand sanitizer will be available at my wedding and we have a beautiful outdoor area for people to spread out and get fresh air so I am thrilled that my venue is being so accommodating and flexible.

View Quoted Comment Would you expect your guests to wear masks on the dance floor or leave it up to them?

View Quoted Comment I loved your answer. Our weddings sound similar. Hope you have a great wedding!

View Quoted Comment I think it will depend on the state mandates and if they feel comfortable. If they are allowed to dance without it and want to sure, if the rules are you can dance but need mask, sure lol I’m just going to wait and see the rules 😊

The only dancing we are doing is the first dance, father daughter dance, and mother son dance. Our state is not allowing dancing at weddings or bars with covid around. So we decided to replace the dancing with covid safe games to keep people entertained.