$1 Dance

No it is never okay to blatantly ask for money.

Ew.

You should probably delete this post now before you get ripped apart and use the search feature to look up the dollar dance. Do not ask your guests for money.

FYI- prepare for lots of people telling you it's tacky and rude. Agree with PP- nobody should open their wallet at your wedding for anything!

Oh lord. Gird your loins OP...

Well, yes, you would definitely be doing it defiantly, because a dollar dance is incredibly rude if it isn't part of your cultural heritage. Seeing as you seem new to the concept, I think it's safe to say that doesn't apply here, so I highly recommend you avoid doing one.

Depends on your area I suppose. My Michigan family is accustomed to that.. They expect it! My West Virginia family has no idea what that is and wouldn't take an interest. Different areas do and expect different things!

No. Not ok.

ETA: Unless it's a cultural tradition.

You are the bride, not a stripper who dances for dollar bills.

Also, of course*.

Following... for the drama

It doesn't seem like this is something that's expected in your culture so you'd just be doing it to make money. Yea, that's really rude. They're already giving you a gift, you don't need to get as much money out of them as you can just because.

Noooooooooo. This is NOT ok. Your wedding is not a fundraiser.

Tacky. Don't do it.

Nooooooooooo!

Nope! I've been to weddings that have done this and I thought it was super awkward. Some people didn't have the money and it just kind of stops things.

#dancingfordollars

That's what I thought.. But everyone has been telling me that it's a good idea and in no way rude.. But I didn't really feel like it was morally ok to do because I don't want to ask for money and people should be able to dance with us for free.. But they were all making it seem like I was the weird one for thinking it wasn't ok.

Go with your gut instincts! It's basically trying to get your guests to fund your wedding. Same as having them pay for their own food or drinks.

They probably think your crazy because some people are accustomed to this. I've never attended a wedding that it didn't happen it. They are fun and a lot of the older people like them and are excited to go up there from what I've experienced. I personally don't want one they are so drawn out and take forever. But there's nothing wrong with it if it's normal for your area.

In some cultures, the money dance is appropriate as there is tradition and meaning (beyond just getting money) behind the ritual. However, if you are dancing just to get extra money for your honeymoon or whatever and there is no cultural relevance it is rude and tacky. I also find this insulting to cultures that have this tradition, since you are disregarding the meaning and symbolism of a practice for your own monetary gain.

I'm not even sure if it is or not. I didn't think so but I haven't been to many weddings..