Imagine the scenario. You're at a wedding party, dinner has already been served, the cake has already been cut and the prom will start. When the DJ is in the second song, only half a dozen people are on the dance floor and several groups of guests start walking away. Have you ever been to a party like that? If prom is important to you, this may not be the most desirable scenario for your wedding.
For many people, the ball is a special time of celebration. After all, it is a great chance to interact and have fun with the guests, leaving aside big formalities. If the empty dance floor is a recurring thing in your nightmares, don't worry! There is no way to force guests to dance, but there are effective ways to encourage them.
To have a lively ball, the preparation can start already in the party organization. Points such as the choice of songs and who to hire to play, the decoration of the space reserved for the dance floor and even the layout of the food vendors can make a difference in the excitement of the guests.
In addition to the preparations, the mood at the time of the party is also a major factor in the success of the track. The enthusiasm and disposition of the couple tends to infect the guests and be a gimmick for them to decide to abandon their chairs, for example.
Check out some tips and ideas to liven up your wedding dance floor:
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1. Animated Bride and Groom
The main way to cheer your guests off to the dance floor is to demonstrate animation. Excited grooms, dancing and interacting with guests on the track are the biggest incentive for other people to participate; After all, the general idea of the party is to share the moment. Grooms are the main attraction of the party. If they are on the dance floor, will the guests be ?, points out wedding planner Luis Gomide.
2. Bet on an eclectic playlist
When selecting songs for the party, nothing is restricted to your favorite bands or music genre. • When choosing songs, the couple must take into consideration the couple's musical style as well as the songs that please the guests. The playlist should be eclectic, including songs of the moment and those that are hit ?, advises Luis Gomide.
So set up a varied playlist that includes different music genres, popular classics and songs for pair dancing and solo dancing. The variety leaves the dynamic sequence and attracts more people to the track. • To start a good track it is good to start by pleasing the oldest to the youngest. Flashback is a great choice ?, suggests Alann Jhonys, ceremonialist of Success Advisory in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Capriche in the musical signings
"Songs aren't just songs in a day like a wedding," Alann recalls. Choosing who will play at the party is critical to the success of the ball. Make sure you are choosing a band or DJ that can keep the track warm. Talk to the contractor, explain your intent and talk about your taste and that of the guests, ask for ideas, and tell them what songs you want to hear.
Thinking beyond traditional bands and DJs can also be a great alternative to surprise and cheer up guests. "Samba school is always an option for the last hour of the party, for the grand finale," suggests Luis.
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4. Think of the proper track layout
When it's time to set aside a space for the dance floor, be careful not to overdo it. Tracks that are too large may seem empty even though most guests are dancing. A smaller, full lane is better than a large, empty one. You need to have a layout that keeps people close, always taking into account the number of guests?, Says Luis Gomide.
Similarly, a very small track can be overcrowded with few people. Little space for movement is unattractive to guests and ends up causing them to give up dancing.
5. Invest in decoration
The size of the track is not the only thing to be taken into account: the decoration is also indispensable to attract the attention of the guests. Invest in proper lighting and consider items such as big screens, led, mirrored globe, balloons and dry ice. Poorer environments are more inviting for people to lose the embarrassment of dancing.
6. Observe if the location is suitable for the track
Watch out for the slippery floor! It may seem obvious, but it is an important detail to note. Before deciding where your dance floor will be, check out if the flooring is suitable or invest in mounting one.
7Hand out accessories
The distribution of accessories on the track is already traditional and is a way to add more fun to the ball. Think of colored glasses, hats, tiaras with antennas, poas, neon, lights and masks. It is also worth taking the time to bet on plates and hollow photo frames.
8. Position the bar near the track
Setting up the bar next to the track is a great trick to attract guests. Thus, besides encouraging the visit of those who are still in their places, those who are already dancing need not leave the floor to serve themselves.
9. Select an Agile Caterer
Long, late-night dinners can raise a mood of general dismay. So if you want to make sure guests are happy after their meal, invest in an agile and dynamic buffet. "If the service is slow, with many dishes, for example, people will be sitting for a long time waiting for dinner and then may be too lazy to dance," says Luis.
10. Have Early Morning Food Options
Another thing to discuss with the food supplier is the possibility of serving some delicacies throughout the night. With this option, guests can replenish their energy and are motivated to stay longer for the party.
11. Organize the distribution of slippers for the guests.
For many people, dancing in high heels is not a pleasant activity. In that case, giving out flip flops or flats to make guests feel more comfortable is a good way to populate the dance floor and keep it full longer. Another option is to make the guests feel free to take off their shoes and dance barefoot.
12. Bet on living decor
Why not invest in anything but accessories and lighting on the track? A different way to get the attention of guests may be by investing in people. ? Many couples hire featured characters, from Marilyn to Elvis Presley or others? as long as it has to do with the couple - because they act as a living decoration and interact with the guests, attracting them to the dance floor ?, explains Luis Gomide.
13. Encourage guests to order music
Have you ever thought fondly of a music selection and hired a cool DJ. But encouraging guests to talk to who is playing to order music is an extra way to arouse their desire to go to the track. So, those who are not really enjoying the playlist may have a chance to hear something they like and those who place orders are looking forward to their music being played. Plus, it's another way to make guests feel a collaborative part of the party.
14. Invite guests to the track
Finding an excuse for guests to get up before the ball starts can be an impetus for them to start dancing later. Choosing this moment for the bride to throw the bouquet, for example, is a good incentive for moving people.
“A really cool and exciting moment is when the bride throws the bouquet, drawing people to the dance floor and making a big fun mess. We also have an attraction for the groom and his friends where, after the bride throws the bouquet, he throws a box of whiskey (empty) and the winner gets a bottle of the drink ?, comments Alann.
15. Highlight the Time to Begin the Prom
"It's very important when the grooms come in very excited and call the whole party over the microphone to open the dance floor," Alann Jhonys throbs. Highlighting the time when the ball will start is essential for the engagement of the guests.
Besides the announcement and the entrance of the newlyweds, an idea that can act as an incentive is to rehearse a choreography for the first dance? it can only be with the bride and groom, family members or godparents. What counts is to start with excitement, to infect the other guests as well.
Remember that the most important thing at the wedding party is that the bride and groom have fun! With the organization of the floor, a good choice of songs and especially the excitement of the couple, the dance floor of your wedding will always be full and lively!
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