Hey guys!
I'm curious how you guys go about keeping the tone upbeat during cocktail hour and specifically through dinner. I know cocktail hours are "upbeat" and dinner hours are more "mellow," but how do you guys bring the energy back up going into the rest of the reception?
Generally, my weddings carry a "mellow" vibe through the dances which occur after dinner and usually cake cutting. (That can be at least 2 hours!) After that, open dancing usually ensues as if the guests have been pent up all night.. It's good because they're dancing, but I feel like sometimes they've been made to wait..
Is there a way to set that tone earlier? So guests know that they'll get their money's worth later on?
I know we can do it through our personalities, what we say and how we present ourselves in addition to music- but I'm curious as to how you pros do it! I want my gigs to remain upbeat and paced well without selling the farm too early!
Thanks in advance, all!
I'm curious how you guys go about keeping the tone upbeat during cocktail hour and specifically through dinner. I know cocktail hours are "upbeat" and dinner hours are more "mellow," but how do you guys bring the energy back up going into the rest of the reception?
Generally, my weddings carry a "mellow" vibe through the dances which occur after dinner and usually cake cutting. (That can be at least 2 hours!) After that, open dancing usually ensues as if the guests have been pent up all night.. It's good because they're dancing, but I feel like sometimes they've been made to wait..
Is there a way to set that tone earlier? So guests know that they'll get their money's worth later on?
I know we can do it through our personalities, what we say and how we present ourselves in addition to music- but I'm curious as to how you pros do it! I want my gigs to remain upbeat and paced well without selling the farm too early!
Thanks in advance, all!