>>the only complaint i have is that the music was so loud that nobody could hear each other in conversations, meaning that anybody who wasn't dancing couldn't have much fun.<<

*sigh* Honestly, I'm not very impressed with most people's party/event planning. They routinely fail to offer multiple areas or options for interaction. And then they get huffy if some folks don't go or leave early.

For a major event like a wedding, it is best to look for a divisible venue so there can be a dancing area, a chatting area, a quiet area for folks who need to decompress, etc. Ideally, offer ways to participate in the event for people who are not fans of big noisy crowds.