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Dinner... Dancing!
When it comes to the dance portion of the evening, I like to start things leisurely as a way to break the ice. A few popular slow songs always gets folks to the floor as they digest a wonderful dinner. Your mature guests will like it that way... and besides, it's too soon to go faster (timing is of the essence). Dollar Dance? NOT AT MY WEDDING! That's the sentiment I'm hearing more often these days, but some clients still opt for the popularly traditional Dollar Dance (Some refer to it as the 'Money' dance... Many refer to it as, "NO WAY... Not at MY wedding!") as a way to collect (and some might say 'squeeze') from your guests a little extra spending cash for the honeymoon. In reality, it's intended as a great way to acclimate those who may be a bit timid towards the dance floor. Understandably, it can come off a bit 'gauche' to lay such a practice upon guests and loved ones to turn them upside-down for more money (especially in today's economy), but you're going to know your family and guests better than anyone, and if you possibly expect a little sluggishness in the dance floor area, then this can be an EXCELLENT tool to gently get them out there. ADDITIONALLY, this can also provide an extra way for guests and family to spend just a little extra FACE-TO-FACE time when they feel that they can never give you enough... Believe me, the people that will come to your wedding love you, and they will be dying for more ways to show it... Don't be surprised if somebody expects or even requests this. It's happened more than once.
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Typically just before dinner is served... it would be time for the Best Man to grab the microphone to say a few nice things about the new happy couple as we all raise a glass to toast the joyful union. And, while everyone eats and mingles some more, the Bride and Groom
quickly finish their meal because this is the best time to make rounds from table to table, welcoming their guests and family as the music is light and lovely so that all can comfortably converse. The evening is just beginning; more dancing is ahead.