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Super March 2011

Will you have a money dance?

Rane, on August 16, 2010 at 2:37 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 46

I am going back and forth as to whether it is appropriate to have a money dance at our wedding. I know a lot of couples do but it just feels weird to me. So first, did or will you have one? Second, what does etiquette state?

I am going back and forth as to whether it is appropriate to have a money dance at our wedding. I know a lot of couples do but it just feels weird to me. So first, did or will you have one? Second, what does etiquette state?

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  • Courtney's mom
    VIP September 2011
    Courtney's mom ·
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    We're in Tacoma, and have never been to wedding with out it. Yes we are having one and guests have a lot of fun with it! If someone doesn't want to participate, they don't. I am making Courtney a bag to wear around her wrist, no pinning or tucking Smiley smile

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  • Melissa
    Dedicated September 2011
    Melissa ·
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    I have never been to a wedding and not had a dollar dance! I am having one at my wedding even tho i dont know his family and it will be akward for the few minutes that we are dancing. in the end i think it will be worth it to meet his family.

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  • Brandi ♥'s Chris
    Master November 2013
    Brandi ♥'s Chris ·
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    I've been to a few weddings with it and a few without. We won't be doing one just because it just doesn't feel right to me. I think that if a guest wants to give money, they will, regardless if you have the dance or not. Just my opinion though

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    Devoted June 2011
    VtBride ·
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    I have never been to a wedding without the Dollar dance aka "money dance". I aggree that some people who dont see it often/ever may find it tacky, but in my area everyone does it. And I would dance with someone even if the dont put a dollar in the bag. I think its a fun way to have one on one time with your guest. I know I will try to hit every table to talk with people but at 150 to 200 guest I know I will miss some. The tradition around here is the MOH and BM have a bag that the guest put the money into. NO ONE will be pinning money to my dress! And like onthers have said if the dont want to pay to dance the wont.

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    Savvy October 2010
    Tiffany ·
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    Personally I think the money dance is tacky. If you are looking for money then state that on your website or just get the word out through family. I know a lot of guests give money as a gift anyhow, so it just seems a little greedy to me. Not to mention the fact that it usually feels awkward for the bride and you certainly don't want the money pinned to your beautiful dress!!

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  • Deirdre
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    Deirdre ·
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    I've never been to a wedding that hasn't had a money dance. I guess were a little less stuffy around here..The last wedding I went to in June was my cousins and I took the opportunity to dance with her and to chit chat for a few minutes. It was funSmiley smile I don't understand why people think it is tacky though since no one is asking for money. It's just something fun for those that want to congratulate the bride and groom have a few minutes to chat as they dance and slip them a few bucks. If there is anyone offended by this at my reception than those Debbie downers can just sit down and frown and talk amongst themselves about what tacky money grabbing people my fh and I are! lol Smiley smile

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