For many couples, being able to make a wedding party it is a dream.
Some want a more traditional and romantic event – including a waltz, etc. –, others want a very modern and original party…
And there are still those who want, above all, a lively party, where they and their guests have a lot of fun!
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To guarantee a completely lively wedding party, the event must already be structured for this.
The couple must think about all the details carefully, so that the atmosphere and atmosphere of the party are really conducive to cheering up all the guests!
Below you can find the main tips in this regard:
1 – Choosing guests
Knowing the profile of your guests is very important.
Of course, you won’t stop inviting certain people you like simply “because they’re not that excited.”
However, it is important that the majority of guests are lively; otherwise, you will be creating an expectation that will be difficult to achieve.
For example: if your party is more intimate, just for the family, and the majority of family members are elderly, the tendency is for a calmer event, where guests will spend more time at their tables, etc.
On the other hand, if your guests are, in general, young and/or simply lively people – who like to drink, dance, laugh – the trend is already a very happy wedding party!
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2 – Marking of tables
Currently, many couples choose to have a wedding party with table reservations – that is, the guests arrive at the event and have the table they will sit at defined.
Although it is something very personal, choosing to book tables has great advantages: you can define who will sit with whom and also where in the room each person will be sitting.
For example: it’s worth placing your older family members at a table away from the sound.
On the other hand, it’s interesting to place your most agitated friends at tables close to the dance floor.
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3 – Suitable location
Are you expecting a totally lively wedding party?! Choose an environment that contributes to this!
Places that have a good space for the dance floor, for example, are interesting.
Although the choice is very personal, a cool tip is to opt for a unique space, where guests are not separated from each other…
Thus, the interaction and, consequently, the animation, tend to be greater!
There are rooms, for example, that separate the DJ in a separate room, where people have to enter to enjoy the sound…
This is not a good choice for those expecting a lively party where all the guests are dancing.
There are also spaces with different environments and even more than one floor…
As much as these places have their beauty and advantages, they are not usually recommended for those who are mainly looking for interaction/animation at the wedding party.
Fernanda Sarkiss, consultant at Senses Cancun – an agency specializing in weddings in Cancun –, comments that the age group and profile of the guests need to be taken into consideration.
“In the case of weddings in Cancun, for example, the party can be on the sand, in a location overlooking the sea, or even in a nightclub, like the famous Cocobongo.
If the guests are younger and livelier, we recommend a cocktail, and then a night out”, he comments.
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4 – Adequate food and drink
Analyzing the party time is essential when defining the buffet style.
There are many possibilities, but, in general, opting for a table of cold cuts, snacks and/or finger foods is a good option for those expecting a completely lively wedding…
After all, if the idea is for guests to spend most of the time on the dance floor, they won’t want to “waste too much time” having lunch or dinner at the table.
Serving lunch or dinner, however, is still valid.
But it’s worth thinking about some interesting strategies, such as: serving food while the music is still calmer; let the guests serve themselves (American service), etc.
In relation to alcoholic drinks, it is worth thinking about the profile of the guests.
Of course, you can’t please everyone 100%, but offering a certain variety usually works!
You can, for example, serve beer, whiskey and wine…
Or just beer and have a little bar serving cocktails, among other ideas.
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5 – Good musical attraction
Do you prefer live music or DJ?
Bands, for example, have the advantage of being able to attract guests to the dance floor more easily.
They usually have their own repertoire, which is very eclectic.
DJs, however, have their advantages too, being able to play exactly what the bride and groom request.
How to choose?!
It is essential that you choose what suits you best!
However, it is always worth investing in an eclectic repertoire…
If you like rock, for example, you can choose to have a rock band playing at a certain point in the party, but you should also be careful about playing other types of music at other times during the event.
In any case, the ideal is to bet on good professionals and tell them what your expectations are!
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6 – Fun gadgets
Giving guests, at a certain point during the party, accessories such as tiaras, glasses, bracelets, etc., can make all the difference!
As simple as it may seem, this really encourages guests to get on the dance floor – thus ensuring a completely lively wedding party!
Photographs at this time are also guaranteed, everyone has fun!
Fernanda comments that, also at weddings in Cancun, some accessories are very popular, such as glasses and tiaras.
“When the bride and groom hire the Mexican Trio, success is also guaranteed, as they stimulate the guests by teaching the choreography”, he says.
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7 – Various attractions
Music doesn’t have to be the only attraction.
It’s worth considering placing a bar serving cocktails close to the dance floor, for example.
Professional professionals serving tequila also tend to liven up the wedding party!
There are couples who even choose to hire a samba school to join at some point during the event.
“Illuminated dance floors, shows, entertainers, games… in short, any type of entertainment that the bride thinks meets the guests’ profile can be included”, highlights Fernanda.
Photo booths also tend to please guests a lot…
But, it’s worth reflecting: “if the guests just want to take photos in the booth, will the dance floor be empty?”
Once again it is necessary to evaluate the profile of the guests!
All of this is valid and the most important thing is that the party looks like the bride and groom!
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8 – Create expectations of a completely lively wedding party
It is always worth generating expectations among guests…
You can create a website with a countdown, suggest that women take flip-flops so they can “dance until the early hours”, etc.
All this, of course, without counting all the details and attractions of the wedding party (after all, it’s nice to leave some surprises, right?)!
Fernanda comments that, in the case of weddings in Cancun, the work begins here in Brazil to create expectations regarding the event, such as information about the destination, hotel and the wedding itself, Save the dates, and countdown.
“This makes guests create more and more expectations about the wedding”, he explains.
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9 – Excited bride and groom
To guarantee a lively wedding party, it is essential that the bride and groom are in this mood!
May they even be the first to hit the dance floor!
Fernanda emphasizes that it is essential to plan the party according to the profile of the bride and groom and guests.
“When the bride and groom already have this idea (of organizing a lively party), the entire ceremony is already thought of in this way.”
“The choice of entrance and exit music, the type of ceremony, the groomsmen’s attire, all of this counts a lot in the wedding’s animation”, he concludes.
It is also very important to have a good ceremonial service, which will help with all the planning details and also on the big day!
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