Do You Need to Hire a Dance Floor for an Indoor Wedding?

While a significant life event, most weddings are an excuse for an enormous party with drinking and dancing throughout the wedding reception.

Of course, when you want to encourage your guests to dance, hiring a dance floor is often an excellent idea. But what about when you're celebrating at an indoor wedding venue? Are dance floors really necessary?

Do You Need a Dance Floor for an Indoor Wedding?

While, technically speaking, there is no need for any wedding to have a dedicated dance floor, they make an excellent focal point and encourage your wedding guests to get up and dance in a safe and fun manner. Depending on your choices, they can also form an essential part of your wedding décor.

By investing in a dance floor for your wedding, you can ensure that people don't simply dance in small groups dotted around the room. The dedicated dance floor area also provides a safe space for your guests to boogie without potentially bashing into things or the nearby wedding tables.

Another positive feature of dance floors is that they can really add to the wedding décor, adding an element of panache on top of your existing decorations and styling. You could go for a black and white chequered dance floor or even an LED starlit dance floor that twinkles underneath the feet of your guest as they dance the night away.

Finally, a dance floor is a perfect location for your first dance as a couple. Not only will it look fantastic on your wedding photos, but it will provide a focal point for your friends and family to gather around while you take your first steps together.

What Size Dance Floor Do I Need for an Indoor Wedding with 100 Guests?

For a wedding with 100 guests and around 30-40 people dancing at any given moment, you would need to hire a 4m x 4m dance floor. For a guest with 250-300 guests and 100 people dancing at any given time, then you would need a 6m x 6m dance floor.

These are purely approximate estimations based on guest numbers. The choice you make will depend on several factors, such as the size of your wedding reception space and the number of people you expect to be dancing.

What About Marquee Weddings? Can I Use a Dance Floor on Grass?

With the advent of the pandemic, marquee weddings are booming in popularity. However, you might be wondering whether the move to an outdoor setting (with an indoor feel) alters the requirements regarding dance floors.

In short, yes, you can put a dance floor on a grass surface for your wedding celebration. However, please note that significant bumps and wet ground can cause the installation to become challenging and sometimes unfeasible. So, keep this in mind when mulling over whether to have a marquee-based wedding reception.

How Much is a Dance Floor to Hire for an Indoor Wedding in France?

The cost of dance floor hire will depend on the size you choose. A plain 16ft x 16ft (5m x 5m) dance floor that will accommodate a wedding with 150 guests costs in the region of 550€ - 650€ HT per day of hire. For a LED starlit dance floor of that size, hire costs would come in at 700€ - 800€ plus delivery, setup & collection.

These estimates are based on a straightforward installation at an indoor wedding venue. Non-standard and outdoor installations will cost more. 

To ensure you make the right decision for your wedding, make sure to sit down with your chosen event supplier to talk through your options and receive advice on choosing the dance floor that delivers the most impact.