Quite often the bride and groom have a hard time trying to find everyone to line up for the grand entrance at the reception. After the ceremony, who has time to concentrate on where everyone is? Trying to get those last minute pictures in at the ceremony location prior to heading to the reception venue is a priority on every bride and grooms, bridal party member, and photographers mind.
The rest of the bridal party tend to disappear, or sometimes even leave the event altogether. This makes for a big hassle trying to get them all back in one place just for another grand entrance at the reception.We have mastered the solution in our 2010 events and are now recommending a Grand Entrance only for the Bride and Groom. After all, isn't that what the whole day is supposed to be about anyway.
But, let's not forget all the bridal party members who have tolerated their nice new wedding outfits, stood there in the hot sun, or cramped up while by the alter, all waiting to be pushed in line and walked down the isle not to be seen or heard from again until the toast. Let's dedicate a dance to the weary worn foot soldiers of the wedding ceremony; I give you the Bridal Party Dance.
This year, we have emphasized to our clients that gone are the days of trying to round everyone up. It's time to get real, and dedicate a special song from the bride and groom to the wonderful parents, grandparents, and bridal party members. It is now time for all members to be called by name and given a round of applause as they make their way to the dance floor and join the bride and groom for the bridal party dance.
The majority of the dedications have been; Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks, & Forever by Chris Brown, and Lean on Me by Club Nouveau. No matter what the song is, the bride and groom will pick the song and it will be something special and unique that no one else does at their wedding.At least they haven;t started doing this dance too much until now.
I have only introduced 1 lined up bridal party this year and that consisted of a group of 12. This again, did not go very well since the ring bearer could not be found as well as the father of the groom. We introduced them anyway but they walked in and then the bride and groom had their traditional entrance and first dance. It did not seem right that a big fuss was made to get them in order twice in one day and nothing was done for them specifically. So ever since this January entrance we have done the bridal party dance dedication and it has been flawless.
There have even been a few repeats to the Kevin & Jill's Viral Youtube Video bridal party dance or Jim & Pam's Wedding Entrance on "The Office"which have been really a kick to watch. Not to mention the Grand Entrance is now back to being all about the Bride and Groom which is the way it should be.
The coolest thing is we save the hassle of making sure everyone is in place, therefore leaving more time to dance and have a great time. A reception should be about melding the two new families and friends into one tight knit group for which the bride and groom take the lead. The best way we see to start this off right is with some great music and some great dancing.
Leave the stuffy formal stuff for the ceremony. When you get to the reception, knock out the formalities quick and get to the party. We all know when the party starts everyone wants to get in on it so make it happen as quick as possible.
Brides and grooms consider asking your DJ to do the bridal party dance and eliminate the necessity to line everyone up twice in one day. This way it will be a blast for everyone. Consider the Bridal Party Dance at your reception and make sure you have a great DJ for www.DJPorkChop.com that knows how to make it happen for you.
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