ASIDE from being jilted at the altar or tripping down the aisle, there’s one bigger fear every bride shares.
That is putting on the wedding reception of the century and forking out for a DJ… just for guests to spend the whole night sat down.
When we look back at pictures of our special day, we want to see our guests smiling and laughing, particularly on the dance floor.
But one wedding photographer has revealed there’s a common theme with receptions where nobody is dancing.
What’s more, it’s even the bride and grooms’ fault when it happens.
Taking to Instagram, Paul Wilkinson claimed it’s the “main reason” guests won’t dance at a wedding.
That is, the bride and groom not being on the dance floor themselves.
“Lead by example,” Paul urged.
“If you’re busting some moves, your guests will follow suit.
“Not dancing yourself is the main reason your dance floor won’t be popping off, so make sure you set the tone.”
He also cited good music as a key factor in getting guests to dance.
“Ask your guests to suggest a track or two for your playlist,” Paul recommended.
“If they get up to dance for their songs, they are more likely to then stay on the dance floor.”
Other things to think about are having dance floor props and providing late night snacks to keep dancing guests’ energy levels up.
“Think cowboy hats, glow sticks, sunglasses and colourful wigs,” Paul penned.
“It gets the dance floor lively and helps break inhibitions.
“Start with two to three high energy numbers immediately after the first dance to set the mood.”
Social media users took to the comments of his video to share their thoughts on dancing at weddings.
“I’m also not dancing if the lights are on,” one claimed.
“Kids on the dance floor running around usually kills it,” another moaned.