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Just Said Yes August 2018

Just dance?

A, on January 17, 2018 at 12:54 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 17
Okay hear me out...
Future husband's family is a little shy when it comes to dancing and I'm not sure they'd actually dance simply due to being shy. I don't want it to be an awkward situation and I want them to have fun. Our venue has a projection screen right in front of the dance floor. Is it tacky to have just dance on it for some dances? Like the video game just dance where you follow the dancers moves. Or too tacky/inappropriate for a wedding?

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Latest activity by earias, on January 17, 2018 at 4:12 PM
  • Sunshine
    Super January 2019
    Sunshine ·
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    I think this is inappropriate for a wedding. It would stand out and make me feel super awkward as a guest.

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  • Rachel Langerhans
    Expert October 2015
    Rachel Langerhans ·
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    Eh, I don't think it's necessary to have that, I'd skip it.

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  • Happy Hedgie
    VIP September 2018
    Happy Hedgie ·
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    I don't dance and that certainly isn't going to encourage me. If anything I'd be more embarrassed because there is no way I'm keeping up with the dancer on the screen.

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  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
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    Oh good god no, please don't do that. There is nothing you can do to make people who don't dance, dance. But you'd be surprised what happens at a wedding, especially after a few drinks. Some of them may end up getting out there.

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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
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    I think that would make me feel more awkward too.

    And, I wouldn't worry about FH's family not dancing. I'm sure they still know how to enjoy themselves whether they're dancing or not.

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  • MsToMrs
    Dedicated September 2018
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    The focus would be even more on them in an activity they already don't like. I think it's nice to want to make them feel more comfortable, but not everyone is going to want to dance anyway.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    It's ok if some people don't want to dance!

    To keep them involved in the reception, what about adding some cocktail tables and chairs near the dance floor so they can mingle without being far away from the action? Or renting lounge furniture?

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  • Charli
    Expert May 2018
    Charli ·
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    I would skip this. I would be really confused if I were a guest. I like Lynnie's suggestions for keeping everyone involved.

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  • The Bride
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    The Bride ·
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    I can fake a slow dance, but I can't fake Just Dance -- I'd look like Elaine from Seinfeld. I'd pass on this.

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  • Jen
    Super May 2018
    Jen ·
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    Skip it. If they don't want to dance, they don't have to dance. I don't think Just Dance will entice them into dancing.

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  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
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    I would personally have a blast on something like that, but I agree that it would be a little weird at a wedding. If you want to encourage dancing, maybe ask a few people to dance with you and have your wedding parties do the same?
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  • Stephanie
    Super March 2018
    Stephanie ·
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    Naahhh, I think it would be out of place. If people want to dance, they'll dance.


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  • AugustBride
    Super August 2018
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    Skip it~ it would make me feel awkward.

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  • Kiwibride
    Super November 2018
    Kiwibride ·
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    Alcohol is the best way to get me to dance. Honestly, something like this would make me steer clear of the dance floor. I'd look ridiculous trying to keep up, whereas I feel much less obvious just bobbing around

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  • K
    Devoted September 2018
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    I agree with everyone else - don't do it! But maybe be certain to play some songs that tell you what to do? Like the cupid shuffle, etc.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    Agree with this statement. I was very worried that my DH's family wouldn't dance either. They are very shy too. But believe it or not, THEY were the ones dancing until the end of the night. In fact, my FIL said he had NEVER seen my MIL dance! They danced together like young kids in love - it was so sweet and is probably my favorite memory of my wedding. You just never know. . .

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