Creative dance floor ideas

Why not add some unexpected flair to the traditional reception and invest in an unusual dance floor to really wow your guests. Coupled with mood lighting and an energetic DJ, a custom dance floor will be sure to have everyone on their feet all night long. Small white LEDs can create a twinkly starry effect while colorful block squares can be a fun twist on the classic black and white dance floor. Or why not customize your dance floor and have your names or photo projected onto it or monogrammed lettering to really make it personal.  It's a great opportunity to incorporate your wedding colors into a focal point of your reception, and the possibilities really are endless!

Table, Linen and Dance Floor Sizes To Match Your Guest Count

It is important to make sure that your wedding has enough space for everyone to enjoy themselves comfortably without allotting too much space that the venue looks empty. It is also important to ensure that everything fits perfectly together, like tables and linens. It is more difficult than it may seem to select the correct tables sizes, linen sizes and dance floor sizes. Here are some tips to help you along the way of planning your wedding day.

Table sizes and linen sizes:

36” round sits 4 guests – 96” round linen (to the floor)

60” round sits 10 guests – 120” round linen (to the floor)

66” round sits 10 guests – 132” round linen (to the floor)

72” round sits 12 guests – 132” round linen (to the floor)

2 – 6’ long tables sits 10 guests – 90” X 132“

2 – 8’ long tables sits 12 guests - 90” X 156“

Dance Floor Sizes:

24 X 24 for a guest count up to 300 guests

32 X 32 for a guest count of 300 – 400 guests

36 X 36 for a guest count of 400 – 800 guests

42 X 42 for a guest count of 800 or more guests

Lighting Vocabulary

 

 

When getting lighting information, whether from your DJ or Lighting vendor, you may not be familiar with the lighting jargon used and may be confusing at first. Here are some common terms to help you understand your lighting needs and contract.

 

1. Moving Heads: Intelligent lighting that has programed abilities beyond those of traditional, stationary illumination. This light can produced complex effects and makes, spot lighting and gobos for events much easier than stationary illumination.  
2. Uplights: The use of lighting to project against a wall or vertical service to create a nice colorful addition. These lights can be one solid color or lights that change colors.
3. Stage Wash: Lighting that illuminates the stage in an even tone while setting the desired mood or tone. This can be done with a solid color or patterns.
4. Dance Floor Wash: Lighting that subtly illuminates the entire dance floor in an even tone without the brightness of a spot light and sets a mood or tone. This can be done with a solid color or patterns.
5. Pin Spots: A focused beam of light that shines directly onto an object, such as a centerpiece or wedding cake producing a highlight effect.

UPLIGHTS

MOVING HEADS

DANCE FLOOR WASH

PIN SPOTS

UPLIGHTS, MOVING HEADS, DANCE FLOOR AND STAGE WASH AND PIN SPOTS