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i think it would depend on you church. i know at my church we don’t play secular [or regular] music so a reception wouldn’t be available in our situation. i don’t know how this will play out for ceremony music but as far as the party and dancing that would be a no. check with your church and see what their policy is.

I have pictures of me, as a child, dancing with the pastor’s son at the reception in the fellowship hall following the pastor’s daughter’s wedding. Actually, I may have a picture of me dancing with the pastor.

It definitely depends on the church and their doctrine of belief. I was born and raised in a Southern Baptist church and dancing in the church is against the rules, period. So, we are having our reception away from the church. Ask your pastor/preacher/priest what the rules are on that. And remember, it shouldn’t matter what other people think; it’s your wedding, do what you want (as long as the written rules of your location allow).

Checking with the church is probably best, like everyone else suggested. For instance, the church I attend doesn’t believe in instrumental worship music. (Although I don’t necessarily agree) The other thing is, some churches allow purely secular music, Christian and non-Christian, or none at all. Good luck!

I would talk with the pastor/LBA. There are many churches that don’t allow dancing, but if it is a non-denominational church they may be mare relaxed on the issue. I know that my church denomination no longer forbids it for it’s members, but it is not allowed at all in the church. My FI’s grandfather is a retired leader in the denomination, so we won’t be dancing at all, wether the reception is in the fellowship hall or not.

The notion that you shouldn’t is weird to me. dunno if my being Catholic makes any difference. I do know that parish organizations have dinner-dance events in our church hall (attended by middle aged parishioners :P) as well as family friendly variety/cabaret shows.

Ask the priest how he feels about it.

I agree with Miss popcorn, i’m catholic too and boy do we dance in church,especially during thanksgiving at every mass though its usually a jazzed up version of christian songs anyway…
do u mean dance during the reception? i would probably talk with the officiant before hand.what is a reception(a joyful happy occassion) without music?
i hope you can find a place that lets you have the type of wedding day you want-goodluck !

Here’s my take on it: Some people feel that God would be offended by laughter, dancing, and music in ‘His house’. He created us to be joyful beings! Biblical people praised Him with dance all the time! God wants us to take joy and delight in this world that He’s created for us, especially at church! I would certainly agree with everyone else to keep it classy, but seriously, God wants us to be joyful and if music and dancing at the church is how you show it best, then that’s great!

There are many churches that don’t allow dancing. Because the is a very sacrament. I think its OK you dance outside of the church.

@tulip:
It is not the church that desides it is the head of the church that desides Jesus Christ. The word [bible]