Dinner wedding- can we do first dance?

I think it's fine

I don't see a problem with this plan.

Sounds ok to me!

To add: we are hiring a great solo guitarist/singer, he has music/speakers, a microphone for toasts. Were just not allowed an amp, therefor they do not put down a dance floor b/c not enough space. My uncle would like to sing and play piano (he is very good). It will be mostly low key, fun, joyful, romantic. The venue is rustic meets castle, everyone will either be staying for the weekend, or at least the evening.

I think it's okay

It not like you're dancing the whole night and no one else is allowed to. It's your first dance as husband and wife! I think it's totally fine

The only problem I see here is logistic. Where will you guys be dancing?

I think having a reception without dancing changes the vibe of the reception. But I still dont see a problem with your plan.

I am having a small wedding (under 20) at outside Chapel. We get the entire area for only an hr and a half. So, we do our ceremony,get some pictures while we have fairly good daylight. And then they have a Pavilion of sorts where there will be a hot cocoa bar, and Polaroid "photo booth". Before we leave, as we meet up with the rest of our "party" we will share one, quick, slow 1st dance before we leave for dinner. That's the only dancing we have, and I don't think anyone will mind. I would think you're friends and family will feel the same and understand the circumstances. I say, don't sweat it.

I don't have a problem with it. If you have the space you could do a dance like my friend did:

First dance

Father daughter--halfway through they invited fathers and daughters to join

Mother son-- halfway through mothers and sons invited to joi

And a last dance where all couples were invited to dance.

I think it's just fine!

No, I think it's fine

I think it's fine. You aren't chaining your guests to their chairs and telling them they absolutely cannot dance.

It's totally fine.

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Definitely dance! It's not like you're banning the other guests from dancing.

I would consider your first dance as a symbolic moment instead of "dancing". I do not think it is rude at all! What a beautiful, intimate moment to share with your close family and friends.

Sounds fine to me

I don't see any problem with doing just a first dance. It sounds romantic

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I was at a wedding where only the bride and groom danced! I didn't think it was rude at all

I think it sounds lovely! I also love the first dance and think it would be nice to see.