I misunderstood the guest count for my venue

Have you accounted for vendors as well?

My venue will be moving some tables for room for a dance floor and putting up tall boys (bar height tables). Ask if thats an option! My DOC says they are very quick and discreet about removing the tables! Speak with your venue about their experience with it!

Did you send out invitations yet? If not, just invite fewer people. Also, some of the people that you invite will decline, so you could end up with 120 anyway.

This past January, FH and I attended a wedding where some tables and chairs were removed for dancing. The actual removal didn't take that long, so I think it could work if executed properly. The issue was that they waited too long to get it done. By the time the floor was clear and the music had started, many guests had already left, and those of us who stayed to dance only stuck around for a bit longer because we had church in the morning and to drive 2+ hours to get home.

Have you sent out your invitations yet? If not you could potentially cut anyone who did not already receive a save the date - or you could remain hopefuly that youll get enough declines. However, you cannot bank on getting any declines, so I would reach out to your coordinator at the venue and ask them what you might be able to do in the event you have 5 too many people. 125 isnt too far over 120 that you might have some wiggle room.

That sounds exactly like my venue. We had to cut our guest count. Out venue had the option to have a tent outside and have a dance floor there. Do you have an option like that?

Your RSVP date must be right around the corner (I've got the same clock ticking -- my son's getting married a week after you). Unfortunately, you'll be looking for declines, due to the spacing issues. I don't know how large your wedding party is, but if you invited 125 guests to a venue that accommodates 120 comfortably, you might be alright. Maybe the dancing area will be a little less comfortable (i.e., smaller), but there should still be an area for dancing (remember, not everyone is going to dance). Contact the venue immediately -- not an email, but a phone call -- or perhaps stop by. Speak to someone in charge. Figure out how things can be arranged, and if some elements have to be moved, get a heads up on when and how long it will take. I think this is doable. You didn't invite 250 people; you're very close to a number that is workable.

I was at a venue where they removed the table and chairs in order for the Dancefloor to be bigger it is possible

Don't remove chairs and tables. That's just so rude. I'd be pissed if I left my stuff at my table and then found out they were getting rid of it. Am I supposed to take someone else's seat if I get tired of dancing? What if I want the rest of my cake or to put my drink down? Where is my purse supposed to go? My cell phone?

See how many people RSVP yes before making any decisions. I personally wouldn't like chairs and tables being moved if I was a guest.

Our head table was on the dance floor, and it was moved while we were cutting the cake. It was smooth and our venue was very used to doing things like that.

I think you should get enough declines to be alright.

I agree with @OGKathryn, I think you'll have enough declines to be fine.

My mom grew up without a lot of money. She has an expression, FHB, which means Family Hold Back. So if not enough food for guests, FHB. In this situation, she would suggest if you do not have enough declines, be read to have the tables for the bridal party (likely all young and ready to dance and move around) moved out.

Also, check where vendors eat.

Hoping you get some declines. Do NOT let anyone add any people.

If you remove tables, remove those where your wedding party is sitting. That way, you can easily communicate ahead of time what's going on so no one is surprised to lose their seat

Traditionally they say 20% decline...you might be ok.

Elizabeth, have you never been to a wedding when dancing starts? People leave their spots all the time to mingle, sit elsewhere with other people, and many people leave. There are always tables that are completely empty. It is never a problem at this point in the evening to shift to another seat.

OP, I have seen the head table removed after dessert for dancing and it was fine. It was done very quickly and the wedding party was easily able to find spots at other tables since some people leave after dessert.

Also, I think you will be fine and won't have to do this. I'm sure you'll have enough declines if you invited 125. 100% attendance is rare.

Emily, yes, I have and I always leave my stuff where I am. Why would I suddenly get up and move my purse to another table just so I can dance?

It's not unusual for a few tables to be taken down to make room for a dance floor. As the pp's have said, plan ahead. Make sure those tables are served first, whether you have a buffet or plated dinner. Make sure those guests know what will happen. Choose those people carefully- some people handle it so much better than others.

They can keep their chairs and join other tables.

I didn't want to move guests' tables so we are having our head table on the dance floor n removed after dinner.