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We danced… and danced… and danced some more.
I will say that I was a little worried about the dancing portion of our reception. I’mma be real and say that I wasn’t worried about my friends and family not getting down, just some of our other guests. Then I just consoled myself by saying that at that point in the wedding it was going to be my job to make sure that I enjoyed myself and to not worry about whether other people would get out of their seats. I was going to make sure that I got my money’s worth out of our DJ, Rob, who we met through DJ Gaza. Rob did a great job mixing much of the music that we (okay, I) requested with some of his own choices. I had given him a detailed document of “suggestions” of the genres and types of songs we wanted to have played (really, they were “suggestions” not “must plays” although a few of those were thrown in). I was really glad to hear the things we wanted. I think everyone danced at some point during our wedding even if it was just for one song.
I thought I would post some pictures of Mr. Swan and me as we danced with each other and our guests.
I loved dancing with my family and friends.
This lovely lady I’m dancing with here is one of the reasons I’m married to Mr. Swan. We met at her wedding. We’ve been friends since we were 10 years old. If you can believe it, she’s pregnant here wearing heels no less. Her son is the cutest little baby!
Do the Robot!
Heeeeyyyyyyy!
This looks like I was recreating one of the moves from my African dance class. Hmm…
This is one of my favorite pictures from the wedding. I wish I could remember the song that was playing at this moment.
Don’t worry. Mr. Swan got down too.
Here he is with MIL Swan.
Mr. Swan also decided he needed a solo.
If you can’t tell by now, I’ve married a ham 
We even found a few moments to dance together.
Yep. We had fun, but our guests did, too (more shots of them later). I hope that this post calms the fears of daytime brides who are hoping for dancing at their wedding. As with all things, it comes down to the people there and YOU, which leads me to Swan Tip #18 (Wow! That many!):
Swan Tip #18 - If you’re sourpuss, then everyone else will be a sourpuss. The focus, whether you want it to or not, will be on you that day, and YOU will set the tone of your reception. Get out there and enjoy yourself! Your guests will follow suit.
All Images by the ever-talented, Dante Williams
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I would expect nothing less from a dancing queen like you. How fun.
great dance pics. I don’t think I was a sourpuss at my wedding. I tried to dance a lot yet soooo many people stayed in their seats. It must have been because of my groom, who doesn’t like dancing and didn’t dance too much. I couldn’t believe all my young friends stayed in their seats too. They talked about how they would dance it up, but then most of them stayed seating. I don’t know if they were embarrassed or not drunk enough or what. Kinda sucked though. I will tell you what did get everyone dancing - the dollar dance. That surprised me a lot!
Oh how I love your recaps. You just glow. Everyone danced at my wedding too. But then, I’m a dancing fool, and our friends are hams. I’m pretty sure I have one of the groom where he’s doing the sprinkler. Now if I could only remember when that happened we’d be doing a lot better.
Whooohoo, looks like so much fun! Get down with your bad self, Mrs Swan 
Your wedding looks like it was so much fun! I hope my dance floor is as lively as yours was.
So. Much. Fun. I know my friends/family will dance at our wedding. My Groom and I plan to stay on that dance floor the entire evening and I can’t WAIT!
You and Mr. Swan would definitely win in a dance-off. Those expressions are priceless!
Aww, I love pics with everyone clearly just having a dance-blast! Adorable!
That’s a damn good party! Errryone looks like they were having a blast! P.S. I would kill for your arms! 
Totally agree with your tip. The vibe of the wedding is set in huge part by how much the bride is showing emotion. Create fun happy times and it will be so!
Oh my goodness, Mr. Swan’s solo is killin me! You two dancing together is hilarious as well - you look like you were having so much fun!!!!
look at that serious dancing face of mr. swan! he means business!
I LOVE how in every pic you look gorgeous! I would look like an idiot if you took a million pics of me trying to dance
ha! oh my goodness, what fun!!!!!!!!!!! everyone looks so happy… and i’ve said before, but your arms are awesome!!!! scheesh girl, you are just plain GORG!
You look like you had a blast! And I love this tip #18!
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Mrs. Swan, New York City Age and Occupation: 31, Legislative Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Finance Guy Engagement Date: August 9, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I am an un-crafty but resourceful, Caribbean-born but New York-raised woman who's been known to analyze "Dancing with the Stars" and “So You Think You Can Dance”, buy stinky cheese, and use way too many parentheses. I keep lists for fun, am constantly daydreaming of my next international travel adventure (four continents down, three to go), debating sports (let’s Got Mets/Giants!) and dancing around my apartment to stay sane. I am excited to share our wedding planning journey as I hope to plan a streamlined, personal, and fun wedding with the greatest life partner I could ever imagine, Mr. Swan.
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