The distinct lack of booze is a mood killer for starters. I did the polite thing and went along, smiled, chatted - but that was about it.
As for belly dancing given that I'm not that way inclined, belly dancing wouldn't make up for any of the down sides lol
Then again, I don't like going to functions with lots of people anyway.
Can't argue with that booze is important
![Wink](https://www.councilofexmuslims.com/Smileys/custom/wink.gif)
. I went to this upper-class Jordanian wedding and they served these amazing Pina Coladas and Martinis. That really made the wedding for me
![grin12](https://www.councilofexmuslims.com/Smileys/custom/grin12.gif)
How come its ok at weddings but not otherwise?
Because people cherry-pick what suits them from scripture.
Why do most Muslims listen to music? why does Saudi Arabia allow music production and concerts but not cinemas? why do many Muslim women not wear Hijab? why do Muslims open saving accounts and mortgage their houses when it's clearly usury? why do they watch movies with non-Hijabi chicks in them? why do many have GFs/BFs? why do they go out with their GFs/BFs/fiances on dates?
Nobody follows the Quran literally. Most Muslims do not follow the Quran. They do not. They follow whatever set of rules they put into the Quran.