13 Ways to Make Sure the Dance Floor is Packed at Your Wedding

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There’s nothing worse than an empty dance floor. And a few key ingredients will ensure that this is not the case! From a great band or DJ to some fun little touches like flip flop baskets, props and glow sticks – ensure your dance floor is great craic and always fun on your wedding day with these 13 great ideas…

1. A Great Band/DJ is a MUST

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Photo from Stephanie & Declan’s real wedding by Konrad Kubic Photography

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2. Have Some Dance Floor Rules to Encourage Antics

Claire & Andy's amazing wedding at Lillibrooke Manor

Photo by Ellie Gillard via Plan Your Perfect Wedding

3. Leave Out a Flip Flop Basket so the Ladies Can Trade in the Heels

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Photo from Alex & Neil’s real wedding by Lyndaloo in Spain

4. And Some Props to Keep Things Lively

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Photo from Victoria & Desmond’s real wedding by Tara Donoghue Photography

5. A Dance Song Request Station will Keep Guests Happy

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Photo by Sarah Wilde Photography via Ruffled

6. Or Song Request Cards at Each Place Setting

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Photo by Katherine Ashdown via You & Your Wedding

7. Let Guests Go on a Mad One at a Silent Disco

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Photo by Bang Animation

Psst! Irish Company SilentDisco.ie offer this great service!

8. Make Sure it’s the Place to Be with a Sparkly Dance Floor 

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Dance Floor (and Letters) available from Chic Events | Photo from Ciara & Mark’s real wedding by Couple Photography

LED dancefloors can be hired from LED – World Wedding LightingChic EventsGer’s CoversEvent DimensionsAudrey’s Lighted Dance Floor

9. Break Out the Glow Sticks

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Photo via Pinterest

10. Get the Jigs & Reels Started with Some Professional Irish Dancers

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Photo courtesy of Celtic Dance Fusion

Browse Irish Dancers for Your Wedding Day in the weddingsonline Supplier Directory

11. Encourage a Few Moves with Some Fun Signage

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Photo by Birds of a Feather via Rustic Wedding Chic

12. Go All Out with Little Extras

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Photo via Bash Please

Psst! If you’re looking to make sure the dance floor is as fun as can be, there are some awesome little extras you can hire – everything from disco lights and mirror balls to fog machines, monogram projections and light shows! Check out the below Irish suppliers who specialise in these services…

Chic EventsDiscocops | Ger’s CoversLED – World Wedding Lighting | Event DimensionsFinesse Weddings

13. Finish Off the Night with a Confetti Cannon

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Photo by Joanna Brown via Green Wedding Shoes

Confetti Solutions are an Irish company that offer this fun service!