We rented a beautiful church back in September for our wedding in June. They have stunning stained glass windows and a beautiful arch in the front.
After we had rented in and signed the forms last year, yesterday I was brought in to meet with the coordinator for the church and we were told that dancing in the reception area is forbidden, and several of our songs that we've selected may be crossed off due to lyrics. (Mainly Hozier)
While we had already planned to have a game-based wedding in the early afternooon, we were looking forward to having our first dance to some slow songs in the evening, and inviting our family to join in.
Along with this, we're not having alcohol at the wedding. It goes against my own (personal) morals, and the church doesn't allow it.
So basically what we're looking at is a reception in 3:00 in the afternoon, with games like ball toss, jenga, Uno, hopscotch, etc., with no dancing. (Music is allowed to play in the background.) Along with a buffet of food.
We have considered renting yet another space in the evening for dance, but my main concern is money. I have personally never been one for dancing, along with most of my family. I think a game based wedding would be far more fun in my own mind, but I know a lot of people look forward to dancing, and drinking.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Keep just a light game-filled day, or go ahead and rent another space for dancing (but no drinks)?
