Slow Dancing Without the Groom

Honestly? i would think it's a bit strange unless it was a family member... i think. i'm trying to picture it in my head bc i don't think i've ever seen this before at a wedding.

It might be a little odd.. but honestly, how many slow songs do you plan on having?

Good point Casi - I think we had three the whole night.

I think it's totally fine as long as it's not a super sexy dance. My best guy friend and I dance together at weddings!

This happens a lot in our family. There's a lot of uncles & the bride generally dances with all of them if there are slow songs. They usually get really sweet pictures too.

Another option is to just cut the amount of slow songs you actually play if you're worried about appearances.

Maybe 4 or 5 favorites throughout the early part of the night. After that it will be all fast/dance music.

I dont see anything wrong with it... If you ended up just slow dancing with 1 particular person the whole time i would think its wierd but if your going to be bouncing around having a good time i wouldnt think anything of it. my FH dances with others all the time, men and women! Lol

If you're worried about it there is probably a reason.

I've seen many brides dance with family members. I've seen none dance with groomsmen or friends to slow songs. There really won't be that many to dance to, at least not at the weddings I've been to. You could probably sit those out or spend them walking around and talking to people with your FH.

I wouldn't see a problem with it.

Thanks ladies!

@Lynnie Pin, that's what I figured! :-)

@Cece, I am not worried about it at all. Just wanted to know if other's have seen brides do this.The point is that I DON'T want to sit those dances out - just because FH is a party pooper when it comes to dancing doesn't mean I'm going to be.

H isn't a big dancer. I danced with other guys. I don't think it's a big deal.

A few dances in the beginning won't be a big deal! Wasn't sure if you were planning on having the majority of the reception as slow songs

@Casi, Oh, haha no! definitely not! Only a handful.

I don't have see a problem with it.

I think it is common. But don't do a 'first dance' with someone else. I plan to slow dance with all my close male friends and family.

I think people will pay a lot less attention to what you're up to than you think-- I wouldn't worry about it. Plus, anyone who knows you and FH will know you like to dance and he doesn't.

Okay, well my opinion is that I think it would be very strange. Personally I wouldn't understand why the bride and groom wouldn't be spending their wedding day together. It wouldn't be the end of the world ,and I wouldn't judge but I would find it very, very strange.

I kind of agree with CeCe-- seems like the strangeness more comes from the bride and groom doing completely separate things at the reception. What will he be doing while you're dancing? Sitting alone at your table? Goofing off with his friends? Doing shots at the bar? I think the day of, there's a chance either one of you could end up changing your minds about how you want to spend your night, in favor of spending it together-- just don't set anything in stone (in your mind or on paper) ahead of time, and be open to whatever ends up happening.

I'm in the same boat. One of his groomsman constantly calls me to go out with him and be his wing woman so I fully intend to dance the night away on the dance floor to keep him company haha

I think you are over-analyzing the situation. As long as the FIRST dance is only with him then you're good. Will he not do any fast-dancing? My husband also hates dancing, any and all kinds. A couple of shots and flasks later and he was ready to go!