We went to a wedding last night and I'm not sure who was more excited to dance....me or the kids!?! I'm glad my kids enjoy music and dancing..but I think that's true of most kids...who are always dancing to the instrumental music being played during the dinner portion of the reception :)
I love the way wedding receptions bring people together who might not otherwise interact. Everyone can relate to music, singing the songs out loud with each other on the dance floor, or joining in on a choreographed dance like, "YMCA"....okay, disclaimer...I do not dance to the YMCA or the Chicken dance.....why are we even still playing those songs?!?!
You know what song made me feel old last night?? Strokin by Clarence Carter. Yes, the very inappropriate one. The DJ starts the song and says, "I hope at least a few of you know this dance..." Yep, she was right....just a few of us did....I think the 8 of us who did the line dance were all in our 30's. Apparently the cool kids don't know that one.
I always love the line dance songs...its fun to be in a big group where everyone is doing the same dance.....even when the person next to you goes the wrong direction and steps on your toes :) Plus, those songs always bring the most dancers to the floor (except when the song is Strokin').
I always appreciate the few slow songs that are played too. I'm fortunate to have a husband who comes and finds me on the dance floor for those songs. At one point last night, we were 1 of only 2 couples dancing. That actually worked out well for us, because James likes to push me around the dance floor, rather than just sway in a stationary circle.
Due to James' large amount of college buddies and first cousins, we have attended many weddings together in the past 10 years. I'd say, at least 2 a year. Most have been pretty memorable...the dance floors have been hopping. But one that makes the top of my list, was an outdoor wedding on a lake in Minnesota. Instead of a DJ, the couple hired dueling piano players. They were amazing! They were able to play songs that everyone could dance to, and the dance floor was packed. The best part of the night was when some lady in an American flag patterned bikini top, drove up in her little boat and joined the party -- needless to say, she was drunk, and all of James' friends enjoyed dancing with her! It was such a beautiful night too -- July 4th, I believe. Fun wedding!
I will always be a fan of and excited for wedding reception dancing! I don't even need an invite to the ceremony or dinner...just let me dance with you :)
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| All dressed up for the party last night |
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