How to plan a wedding flash mob

Give some special attention to the wedding with a wedding flash mob. The party becomes spectacular in this way. Are you considering a wedding flash mob to shock and surprise the guests or the newlywed couple? Maybe you do not know where to start. What is a flash mob exactly? And how do you arrange it? Read more about it in this article.

During a so-called flash mob a group of people do something unusual and unannounced together at a particular location, usually in public. In this case the flash mob will take place at the wedding. This can be at the party venue, but also in the church or during the reception. The bride and groom will be surprised when they see their beloved guests dancing with each other. As a bride and groom, you can also organize a flash mob to surprise the guests. Whoever organizes the flash mob, it is important to plan it well.

The flash mob originally came from America. The first dance in this form took place in 2003. One of Harpers editors, an American magazine, sent sixty friends an invite to dance together in public. The phenomenon has been picked up by the media and it has been expanded worldwide. A wedding is a good flash mob location. The proposal is also a good time to plan a flash mob. That would undoubtedly be a big surprise!

Inspiration

Looking for the right song? Choose one of the following songs:

Pharrell – Happy
David Guetta – When Love Takes Over
Beyonce – Single Ladies
Black Eyed Peas – Time Of My Life
Bruno Mars – Marry You
Etta James – At Last
Pointer Sisters – I’m So Excited
Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything
Wamdue Project – King Of My Castle
The Blues Borthers – Everybody Needs Somebody
Janet Jackson – Together Again
LMFAO – The Party Rock Anthem

Flash mob tips

Want to organize a flash mob by yourself? WonderWeddings has drawn up a handy step-by-step guideline.

First of all, bring some important people together. This group will organize the flash mob. Think about the witnesses, the master of ceremonies and the father or mother from the bride and groom. Meet each other and talk about the song, the dance and whoever needs to join the flash mob.
How do you give substance to the flash mob? Think about a choreography for the dance. Maybe there is someone among you who has knowledge of dancing. Go for a simple dance when many people need to participate during the flash mob. Look around on YouTube or watch the videos below for inspiration.
How big will the group be? How many people want to participate? Prepare an e-mail or print a flyer and distribute it among the invitees. Keep in mind that a large group is more difficult to coordinate.
Choose the location. Will it be at the church or at the party location? Before you decide the location, consider if there is a sound system for the music.
The group can practice before the wedding. It might be easier to send a video with the dance steps to practice at home. Tip: let someone play the leading role. This could be the mother, father, grandmother, grandfather or children. They can study a separate – simple – choreography. For example, the rest of the group dances around him or her.
Choose a signal to point out that the flash mob is starting. It must be a surprise, so choose a time or let one person give the signal by starting the music.
Someone who is not participating during the flash mob, could film the event. Afterwards everybody can see the reaction from the bride and groom. Maybe the photographer of videographer could film or take pictures picture from above the crowd. That will give a good view from the flash mob.
Last but not least: have fun and dance as if your life depends on it!