Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Kelly
Legend October 2022

First Dance - Before or After Dinner?

Kelly, on September 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 40

If you are having a first dance, are you dancing before or after dinner is served?


u8oSvj-FleuWc1U54YkLlsee29alLpa1Ln1maHqC

Photo by: Athena Pelton Photography


Start over from the beginning here: Are you reception ready?


Make sure you didn’t miss Innocent or Guilty , Over or Under , and Essential or Extra !


40 Comments

Latest activity by Marlena, on April 24, 2019 at 1:14 AM
  • Alyssa
    Super July 2019
    Alyssa ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    After! Our wedding isn't until 6pm so I don't want to keep guests waiting any longer for dinner.
    • Reply
  • Melissa
    VIP October 2018
    Melissa ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before - guests are seated, we enter, we dance. So by the time everyone is in and settled, dinner is being served.

    • Reply
  • Laura
    Dedicated October 2018
    Laura ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before, right after entrances.

    • Reply
  • Swtnss238
    VIP May 2019
    Swtnss238 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Before, we r having more of a dinner reception so guests can make their dinner choices while we have our first dance.
    • Reply
  • NVV2B
    VIP January 2019
    NVV2B ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before, we want to get all the "big" stuff out of the way so that we can let loose and drink with our guests.

    • Reply
  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    After. We are having dinner outdoors in a garden and then FH and I will invite everyone into the barrel room of the winery to watch our first dance and that will start the dancing portion of the night.
    • Reply
  • Happy Hedgie
    VIP September 2018
    Happy Hedgie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before dinner, towards the end of our abbreviated cocktail hour.

    • Reply
  • Brandi
    Dedicated May 2019
    Brandi ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Before. We are getting married at 3 pm so once cocktail hour/pictures are done we make our grand entrance and go straight into our first dance.
    • Reply
  • A
    Dedicated September 2018
    A ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    After, I wanted it to be the start of the dance after dinner. We will have our first dance then are joined parents dance and then we'll invite everybody to the dance floor. I never liked it when I guess or either barely subtle or not even settled in yet and the first dance is going on. Cuz I like to be able to enjoy it without people walking around etc.
    • Reply
  • Jen
    Super May 2018
    Jen ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before dinner, right after entrances.


    • Reply
  • Lady.ghoulica
    VIP October 2027
    Lady.ghoulica ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before, after our entrance. I hate when couple's make their guests wait forever until they can eat, but this way we can get it out of the way and then gorge with everyone else and not have to worry about retouching my lipstick.

    • Reply
  • Kelly
    Legend October 2022
    Kelly ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment

    Love it! I'd want to do it this way as well, especially since I'll be so nervous about the dance!

    • Reply
  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
    FutureMrsKC ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    We plan to be introduced and walk into the reception, do our first dance, and then go right to dinner! We will do other special dances, speeches, etc. after dinner.

    • Reply
  • Danielle K
    VIP June 2019
    Danielle K ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before. once guests are seated and my dress is bustled, we will have a grand entrance that leads right in to the first dance then blessing and dinner

    • Reply
  • HayMrsO
    Master October 2018
    HayMrsO ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Haven't really given this much thought, but now I am thinking before. As we are introduced, we can go into our first dance and then move right on to dinner. That way everyone will still be in the room where the dance floor is (and not outside where dinner is) and be able to watch.

    • Reply
  • Nicole
    Expert November 2018
    Nicole ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    We're planning to have our first dance before dinner!

    • Reply
  • Kelly
    Legend October 2022
    Kelly ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment

    Lol, love it! I totally get that, it's better to get it over with so you can eat and celebrate!

    • Reply
  • ap2al
    VIP October 2018
    ap2al ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    We are doing before! We walk in, do our first dance, and sit down for some much needed food lol. Didn’t want to risk getting food on me or in my teeth for pictures; I’ll already be nervous enough and I know I’m a messy eater 😂😂
    • Reply
  • C
    Super October 2018
    Cassandra ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I actually don’t know hahaha it is whatever the venue wants
    • Reply
  • kymarmck
    Super March 2020
    kymarmck ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Before. We will do our grand entrance, then immediately do our first dance!

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics