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Beginner December 2017

First Dance at Altar..?

R. H. Y., on September 1, 2017 at 3:38 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 25

We've been trying to get our timeline right but the first dance just isn't fitting in right or something. Guests will be seated at dinner tables during the ceremony and we are doing a buffet. To me it makes no sense to leave out and come back in so we were thinking to do "you are now husband and...

We've been trying to get our timeline right but the first dance just isn't fitting in right or something.

Guests will be seated at dinner tables during the ceremony and we are doing a buffet. To me it makes no sense to leave out and come back in so we were thinking to do "you are now husband and wife, I present to you mr and mrs... the couple will now take their first dance as husband and wife" *cue music

We are getting married on the dance floor with parents, grandparents, and sibling tables having a front row view. (Seating pic below).

After the dance, the wedding party will be seated and his dad will bless the food so tables can be dismissed. All other dances and tosses will be after dinner.

Is this awkward for guests? We will have snacks at their seats for them but it just seems off.


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  • WeddingCruiser2019
    Devoted January 2019
    WeddingCruiser2019 ·
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    I am thinking of doing the same! My scenario is a little different as I am getting married on the beach (on a cruise wedding) so I am short on time. I found the below link to help me with this decision http://offbeatbride.com/first-dance-idea/

    I personally don't think it is awkward for the bridal party to be standing while you are dancing because at all the weddings I have attended people were standing around taking pictures around the bride and groom anyway. Maybe they could just back away some so that they aren't standing right on top of you. I think it is a great idea and I am glad to see that other people are considering doing what I plan on doing.

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  • JJAF
    Super October 2019
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    I think your idea sounds fine

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  • Jessica
    Expert August 2017
    Jessica ·
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    Yes! That would work.

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  • Ashley
    VIP May 2018
    Ashley ·
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    I would eat and then after dinner do the first dance. Are you leaving to take pictures at all??

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  • R
    Beginner December 2017
    R. H. Y. ·
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    We aren't leaving because we're doing first look/formals before the ceremony. I have no use for a cocktail hour outside of the purpose of making everyone leave so we can render and that seems weird.

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