Central Coast Belly Dancer Mary

Bellydance at a wedding?

In the Middle East, a dancer is a traditional part of the wedding because she is thought to bring good luck to the bride and groom and couples book the best dancer they can for their special day. In Santa Barbara, savvy, unique couples who want to add an element of fun to their day – regardless of nationality – add a belly dancer to the festivities as another exciting surprise for their loved ones.

How could I incorporate belly dance into my Central Coast wedding celebration?

There are a variety of ways you can add belly dance to your wedding day entertainment – and it doesn’t even need to be limited to the wedding day.

Before the wedding – Add a unique touch to your engagement party with an interactive dance performance. Whether it’s for a backyard Santa Maria style barbeque or a beachside bash in Pismo, a bellydance performance is a great way to set the celebratory mood as you begin planning for your wedding.

Bridal parties looking for unique bachelorette party or bridal shower ideas may want to consider a Shimmy Party. Mary teaches brides-to-be and their friends some fun bellydance moves they can use to wow everyone on the dance floor at the wedding.

If you’re a bride looking for a choreographed dance entrance, Mary can create a custom routine for you and your girls to learn before the wedding to either traditional or contemporary Middle Eastern music, or a song of your choice.

Wedding Events:

Rehearsal Dinners – The planning’s done and you’re hours away from your Central Coast wedding – so why not have a little fun? Practice your grand entrance by booking a shamadan (candleabra) or fire tray dance to light up the room as you enter, or treat your guests to dinner and dancing with a show during your meal.

Cocktail Hour – You’ve planned every detail of the day so you and your guests can enjoy every minute, including the cocktail hour! Bellydance is a uniquely interactive form of wedding entertainment and Mary will work with you to plan the perfect interactive pre-reception show for your guests – including photo opportunities if requested – while you and your new spouse enjoy a few precious moments together before the reception.

Wedding Reception Entertainment – From a grand entrance with the candleabra, a choreography with your wedding party, to a dinner show to fit any event, Mary will put her wedding experience to work for you to provide the caliber of unique wedding entertainment you want out of your wedding team.

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Mary would be delighted to work with you to build your vision for your wedding day – giving you the respect, care and attention to detail you deserve as you celebrate your love and devotion for each other.