Venue SetUp for Dinner & Dancing

I would find it a little awkward.

I think this depends on your crowd. I have been to weddings that guests had to be coaxed to start dancing before the party really got started. I also have been to weddings that guests couldn't wait to get the party started and would have danced no matter where it was.

@Sarah There would only be tall cocktail tables in the dance area.

Do you have a photo?

I looked at a venue like this and opted out for the very same reason. It would have separated the party from those who chose not to dance and those who did. If there are tables in the dance area it would be better

Honestly, I think this is a terrible setup. Those who choose not to dance won't be party of the party at all. I would pass on a venue like this.

I think it would be awkward - I agree that being able to see the dancing encourages people to get up!

It is a bit awkward to separate the two. It should be in one big hall or ballroom.

Just went to a wedding last night that it was in two rooms. The entire party moved to the new room after dinner. I would get some chairs and tables set up though for people who want to watch while sitting.

I went to a wedding like this and t was definitely awkward. You had to get up and move for all the special dances or events like the bouquet toss. Also the DJ was stationed there so the set up for mics for speeches was difficult.

My parents also complained bc they did not want to Dance but also didn't want to stand to watch all night and felt like the bride and groom spent all night in he other room so it wasn't the greatest from a guest perspective

My cousin had a venue like that, I didn't like it cause my stuff wasn't in view of the fancefloor and I couldn't just take a seat whenever I wanted a break without feeling like I was leaving the party

My venue is a bit like this.. dinner is tented on the lawn just outside an open barn where the DJ and dance floor are. I went to a wedding this summer with dinner and dancing in adjacent rooms. Everyone was escorted out to the "dancing" room after dinner. I didn't find it awkward and the dance floor was quite full all night.

I have been to a wedding like that and felt really cut off from everyone. I felt that I sat in the other room more without the dance floor. I made sure to not look at places that separated the spaces because I knew that I didn't like it.

I went to a wedding like this recently and it was fine!