Dance first. Eat later.
Have a short dance set immediately after the introduction to the reception. Allowing people to get up and dance right after the cocktail hour is a great way to get everyone excited for the party to come, and avoids guests needing to sit for a couple hours while food gets served.
Adults Eat, Young Adults Play
Have your DJ run games while the older people eat the meal. The kids will be excited to hit the dance floor, and having a DJ run some classic and modern games is a great way to keep the kids engaged in the party and gives older guests a chance to connect over a meal.
Hora is a must!
The Hora is a great dance, and a perfect way to get all your guests - old and young - up on the dance floor. Considering putting a quick dance set immediately after the Hora to keep that energy going. If your child is nervous about being the center of attention then you can forgo lifting them on chairs and instead, keep the dance centered around your family as your join hands and circle around the dance floor.
Let your band / DJ do their thing.
You're hiring a band or DJ because they are experts in managing a party and getting people up to dance. The music they choose should reflect your tastes, but don't give them a playlist of 50 songs they absolutely must play. Trust their judgment and give into the dance floor vibes they create. If you don't like the tracks they are playing, no worries! Just ask them to switch it up. They won't take it personally (at least DJ G Events won't).
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