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Beginner February 2023 Hampshire

Good Idea or Bad Idea- Teaching Guests Ballroom at our Wedding

Emma, 9 April, 2022 at 17:26 Posted on Etiquette and Advice 0 12
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Bit of background- My Fiancé and I met at the Ballroom and Latin society when we were at university (I've danced for many years but he was new to it).


I've had a idea that it might be fun for someone to teach some simple Ballroom and Latin to our guests between the ceremony and wedding reception. They'd then all get a dance card so they can find a partner for each dance. I'm talking like 3 or 4 dances not hundreds!
I think this will be lovely as it celebrates how we met, would be a chance for people to mingle and have a laugh. HOWEVER, I completely get that some people might not love this idea and do everything they can to avoid dancing.
So I need some opinions- good idea or bad idea?

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Latest activity by Raima, 8 July, 2025 at 11:29
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    VIP April 2022 Wiltshire
    Charlotte ·
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    What a fab idea! Is a bit of fun and a good way to get your guests mingling together. The fact that it is part of your story makes it even lovlier, I say do it!
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    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    Sorry to be negative, but I think this is a really bad idea unless you are having a small wedding where you know all the guests well enough to know they will really enjoy this. A lot of people hate dancing, you may have some guests who feel unwell or have physical issues that make dancing difficult for them and also, some people may feel very uncomfortable dancing in a couple with someone they don't know. Plus if you have anyone who is single and unhappy with their status, it could be rubbing their nose in it - going to a wedding as a single never bothered me, but I remember my mother telling me how much she hated dancing at weddings when she was single (where they used to have more formal dances in couples), because she felt it made her single status really obvious.

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    Beginner February 2023 Hampshire
    Emma ·
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    I totally get your points... maybe I'll speak to the people that I think would the most unsure about this and see what they think. We aren't having a huge wedding and everyone will know enough people to be able to stay within their circles for the dancing if they wanted to

    I'm obviously not going to force anyone to take part if they don't want to, just thought it might be something to entertain our guests as well as being relevant to our relationship
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    Beginner February 2023 Hampshire
    Emma ·
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    Thanks! I thought it'd be fun, but I love a good dance so I wasn't sure what others would think
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    VIP April 2022 Wiltshire
    Charlotte ·
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    It doesn't matter what others think, is your day so you do what you want. One thing I have learnt through the planning is to do what we want but don't tell anyone anything about the quirky bits as they all have an opinion!
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    Beginner October 2022 South Yorkshire
    xkimx007 ·
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    I think this is such a great idea. So personable to your guys' story and something different that will make your wedding memorable to guests (and you). If people don't want to partake they don't have to but will create a lovely atmosphere for those that do. I wouldn't hesitate to do this if I was in your shoes (and that creative lol)! Good luck x
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    Savvy October 2022 West Sussex
    Bliss ·
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    If everyone knows everyone I think this is a fun unique idea however if the guests do not know each other, personally I would not want to get involved.
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    VIP July 2026 Cheshire
    Michelle ·
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    Love this idea its what makes you and how you met i think it would be fun for people to try something different you never know you migt find the next ballroom champion of Hampshire x💗
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    Dedicated October 2022 Surrey
    Lisa ·
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    This sounds like a lovely activity. For those who don't want to/can't participate it would also be entertaining to watch & could help spark conversation with others who are also spectating
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    Expert July 2023 Cornwall
    Anonbride ·
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    I think it's a great idea... just make sure any single guests have a plus one so they have someone they know to dance with!

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    Beginner September 2022 Lothian & Borders
    Firstweddingbath1601 ·
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    This is such a great idea! I went to a wedding a couple of years ago where they had a dance teacher teach everyone salsa! It was great and everyone loved it.


    Anyone that didn't want to take part sat on the tables but pretty much everyone was up in the dance floor in lines (rather than dancing in couples), people sat on the tables were cheering everyone on!
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    Beginner June 2020 Mississippi
    Raima ·
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    That actually sounds like a fun and memorable way to get everyone involved! Teaching guests ballroom could break the ice and create beautiful shared moments. If you’re also adding a touch of vintage or historical charm to the theme, this Medieval-Translator Styled English tool might inspire unique wording for invitations or signage. It all depends on the vibe you're aiming for—romantic, fun, or formal!

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