Walima First Dance

Hey, ive finally found my soulmate and we are inshallah getting married in October this year.

there is just one tiny problem…on our walima he wants us to do a slow dance…I think they look silly and totally unrequired…but cnt seem to convince him.

His family are all for it, but my family are not happy with it either.

I jus cringe when I think of having to get up in front of all those people and dance…wot should I do?

On top of everything he has asked me to pick a song…how can I do that when I dnt even wanna do a dance… is there any way out???

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there is a way out .. tell him that you dont like slow dances as you are into fast numbers ...

I am a disco dancer :K337:

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ok sorry, that was a stupid reply ...

just talk to him and tell him that you are uncomfortable, plus its not even islamic and why to ruin a sunnat like Walima by making dulha dulhan dance in front od so many people.

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Yeah TLK,u are right BUT BUT BUT:(

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Lol, I've never understood the whole dancing thing on weddings. I thought it was frowned upon but every wedding I go to there doing this cheesy dance. :-\

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naty, are you same as Cheadle or different person ..

Maybe your family should talk to his family.

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You should definately talk to him and say your uncomfortable with it - if he's your soulmate then he should understand right? I personally don't like it when couples dance - it's such a western tradition!

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BTW a similar topic was discussed a few years ago. You may find that thread interesting: http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/378782-is-the-close-bride-and-groom-dance-accepted-in-your-local-society.html

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Pretend to faint before the dance!
It always workds :D

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if you are super uncomfortable with the idea- talk to him about it ... if he's your soulmate he is going to be more than happy and willing to hear you out!

I have never slow danced either but like yours my fiance wants us too. I am positive it will make my family uncomfortable. But I also know that family will love it and so will he ... so I'm giving it a shot. As of now.....

Hopefully i don't get cold feet before :p

we are in the process of picking out a few songs (we r doing a mix of songs) together... and that is kinda fun.

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Thank you for ure replys... I think will have to try fainting... or maybe just tell him I feel sick...lol

We have talked about it, but he just doesnt see the issue, and I dnt wana upset him.

I suppose ive got plenty of time to talk him out of it... :)

Will def check out the other thread.

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personally its a cheesy thing, even as a western tradition plus all the aunties would have a heart attack....... :p and as someone already mentioned if he IS ur "soulmate" then he should understand...maybe meet him half way?

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preg before Valima:S

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Its a cheesy idea, perfect way to kanjarfy an event that you're doing simply because its a sunnat!

Besides some folks just look pretty cringe worthy and silly dancing, while some exude grace. So thats something you must also consider.

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There was a gap between the wedding and Valima, due to various logistics.

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wot would be half way?

he is my soulmate...but same applys to him...this is the only thing hes asked me to do... its hard, but hes told me I cnt get out of it... its just 1 min of my life and if it makes him happy then what the hell... :)

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You might surprise yourself. :coolios:

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Maybe it is a Punjabi/Sindhi trait. :-\

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Unless they are way maadarn, I don't think sindhis dance on weddings as women are segregated based on my experience at least. Now, punjabi weddings are another issue but then it is part of the culture in punjab to do dance shows etc.

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I'm Kashmiri and I have never seen a dance. All the dances I have seen have been at Punjabi weddings.

Yes, different cultures I guess.