How Can I Encourage Daytime Dancing?

My wedding reception will be in the afternoon. From weddings I’ve attended, guests seem less interested in dancing in broad daylight. What can I do to motivate them to fill the dance floor?

One sure-fire way to rock the house is for you and your groom to get on the dance floor first. This is your day and guests will want to spend time with you, whether it’s on the dance floor or elsewhere. If your guests are still glued to their seats, enlist the help of your DJ or band leader.

Get creative and call all couples to the floor who’ve been married for five years, ten years, etc. People are proud of this and will want to get up and take advantage of their bragging rights. One final note—play a variety of music. Your aunt might still be clinging to her chair because she doesn’t like ”Gettin’ Jiggy Wit’ It.”