Are you or is someone you know having a
Wedding Reception?
Here are some things you probably never even thought of. It is rare that all these items are followed in any given event but the more you can adhere to them, the more likely your party will be at full steam come closing time.
- Don’t put the older guests next to the dance floor/speakers. If you have to ask why, then do not be surprised it there are complaints about the volume.
- Don’t cram your entertainment out of the way — your entertainer should be seen.
- A “too small” dance floor is better than one that is too big. The answer is simple as it creates the illusion whether real or
not that the floor is full. People are more likely to dance when the crowd on the floor is dense than when they feel like they only ones out there.
- Darker is better than lighter for dancing. People feel less of a spectacle, less “on stage” when they think they’re harder to see.
- Keep exit doors closed (NOT LOCKED). Doors are inviting and you don’t want to invite people outside of the main room. Having them open allows more light into the room which again works against the psychodynamics of the dance floor. Open doors invite people to their cars in the parking lot. You want to keep their focus in the reception room for as long as possible.
- This is a very general statement – Nicer places, (country clubs etc.) actually make it harder, especially in the summer and
fall months to get people up and moving because they are so pre-occupied enjoying the scenery. Think about it…would you rather enjoy a cold beverage on a breezy deck outdoors amidst the trees or a sweaty dance floor indoors?
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