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None of the weddings I have attended have had interruptions after the dancing has started. If people don't want to dance they will talk, drink or enjoy your photo booth!

Our wedding had about 2 hours of uninterrupted dancing. We were told by several guests that our wedding was the most fun they ever had at a wedding. We had a photo booth for those that didn't want to dance or wanted to take a break from dancing. I love dancing at weddings.

This is pretty typical. People will only be bored if your DJ isn't doing their job.

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EXACTLY.

Hire a good DJ and they should keep the party going. It is not your job to entertain people at your wedding, it is your job to enjoy the day and let the DJ handle the dance floor. If you would like to have other activities available for guests then go for it, however a good DJ will keep your guests entertained.

Depends on your crowd I would say. Ours is going to be a small wedding but our close friends and family are ready to dance the night away so we won’t be doing a lot of interruptions because people should spend the night how they want — dancing, talking, drinking, taking fun pictures etc.

We are doing the same thing! We are having dinner at 6:45, then dancing is blocked from 8-10 until we leave. My fiancé and I love to dance so we’re making sure we get down! Lol

Once the main reception events are complete, then uninterrupted time is great. At that point, all you need is good music and good people. Just because everyone isn’t packing the dancefloor doesn’t mean they aren’t having a good time. It’s a reception, not a daycare. So there’s really no need to feel pressured to keep guests busy with knickknacks and board games (save the toys for pre-wedding day events). Since they’re adults, they know how to mix-n-migle or dance when/if they desire. That’s really enough.

I think you should be good. People are going to have at a wedding regardless. Just relax and have fun too

No i think that's great. the DJ will talk on the mic and get everyone pumped up if they look bored. just make a list of some Must Plays and that helps. we only had a 4 hour reception. once dinner was over the only interruptions were the bouquet/garter tosses and the cake cutting.

I’m having almost 3-4 hours of dancing! But we’re a party crowd and like to drink, dance, and mingle. I know not everyone will stay late, but that’s okay! I purposely setup my reception for that long .. when I go to weddings the reception always ends just as soon as I get in the mood to party. It’s disappointing! I don’t want my guests to have that experience.

My reception will have 3 to 4 hrs of total partying. His family rocks the dance floor and mine is definitely not far behind. We have lots of young family and ppl who just looove life so we'll be lit until it's time to go.