Any Brides planing on having a dollar dance? or did you have the dollar dance?

I am def. doing it at mine. My MOH is going to collect the money in a money pouch. I'm mixing it up between fast and slow songs, because in our area it is very common to do one and they usually last a long time.

We are planning to do a lot of traditional things at our wedding. One of those being the dollar dance. The MOH and BM holds a basket for people to place thier dollar in. It gives you the opportunity to mingle a little more with your guests. I remember when my cousin got married and relatives would put more than just a $1 in the basket. We really are doing it more for the experience more so than the money.

Mrs. M, just wanted to clarify that I don't think it's a rude tradition, but I know it wouldn't go over well with guests in my part of the country. If it's common where you're from, that's a different story

I plan on doing one! For my sisters wedding I was the MOH so I collected the money and so did the best man, we gave them jello shots and then they had their dance! They can be a lot of fun if they're done right. A few people gave a dollar for a Jello shot but wanted to skip the dance and that was fine too.

I'm not really a fan either, but I wish i was lol.. I could really use the extra money. We are having an outdoor wedding and an open bar, so I don't expect that many guests will have cash on them. Plus, living in Canada, we would either have to have some sort of pouch for all the loonies/toonies, or people would have to give $5 or more. If people want to give money they will give it as a gift in a card.

Not really common in our area (in fact if it weren't for wedding shows and WW I would never have known about it) so I'm not planning on it. BUt if it's common in your culture or area - go for it!

Yes we are; the only reason is because its a chek tradition on my moms side. they normally dance to fast dance song, or polkas. i really didnt want to do it but my fiance wanted to.

All I can say is know your guests! We went to a wedding that did it, and participated but it was kinda awkward to me. Me and FH played along to be good sports and because we felt bad because it was mainly the little kids that were lining up to dance. Also, I just happen to have had a couple dollars, but I know a lot of people who don't even carry cash. I was never a fan of it for several reasons, but if it is something your family does at weddings then I guess why not. Some people think its fun or a cultural kind of thing. We won't be doing it at our wedding as it's not our cup of tea

It's really not done in my area, ny/nj. I like missy's idea; i think that is really cute, but i'm also not crazy about the idea of the whole money thing. I'd be embarrassed if i was on either end, but i understand that in some areas/cultural groups it's the norm.

We're not doing it and it's not done in our part of the country. I have never seen it done before and I've probably been to 20+ weddings in the past few years. It is rude to ask for money, period. I understand if it's a tradition, but I don't like the idea otherwise. And even though you may feel like it's optional, guests will feel obligated to participate. I don't really care if it's only $1--I would never ask someone to pay to dance with me, something that I would gladly do for free.

I really don't mean to sound harsh; I understand that in your area many people do this. If I was a wedding guest and saw this, I would be offended. "I just paid to travel, took time out of my weekend, bought you a nice gift and now you want more?!"

If you think that your guests will like this (they might) and won't be offended because it's the normal thing where you're from, go for it. I'm not trying to hurt feelings, just trying to give another perspective.

"DASH FOR CASH" I am not doing the dollar dance even though my mom wants me too because it is tradition in our parts. I am doing a "dash for cash" instead. It is the same concept except a lot less time consuming, no awkward slow dancing and super high energy/fun. Heres how it works: the bride and groom both have money pouches of some sort, you usually have the DJ play a money related song (Money (Pink Floyde),Take the Money and Run (Steve Miller Band), 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton),Can't Buy Me Love (Beatles), even Mo Money Mo Problems lol). Then the bride and groom both run (literally racing) around the room while people put money in there bags. There is usually a time limit not necessarily the entire song. Then your MOH and BM count the money, whoever has more wins Fun, Fast and the crowed usually loves it. It will be perfect for my FH and I because we are both pretty competitive lol

If it is tradition in your circle NO ONE is going to be offended. Actually, if it is tradition and you skip it the people will probably be more offended honestly.

My SIL did it, but no one on my side of the family has ever done it and I would feel really uncomfortable with it so I'm not. I have no interest in slow dancing with any of my or his family members, even if it's for money.

Usually MOH and BM collect it and its usually done as kind of a way to dance with all the guests. Usually it's a dollar per person, you're not going to get rich off of it. But it does give you a more personal experience with your guests because you can talk while you dance. It's all slow songs and its usually multiple songs.

Our family usually does it. I don't know I want to but I'll likely do it

Our family is also very close and are very into spending time together I know uncles that will dance with me for sure and likely would be upset if I didn't have it

We are doing it beacuse its tradition and FH wants to,but to be honest i am not crazy about the idea.there will be alot more women then men at the reception and i keep thinking about the worse case scenario.like me being out there and no one wanting to dance with me.thank God for the open bar cause i will definitely need a few cocktails to get my nerve up.

I dont personally like them so no I wont be! I also think it's usually tradition with certain families. With mine? No. But I know of people who are doing it because of tradition

If its a tradition in your circle, do it. My girlfriend did one and stated that the money was going to a charity for kids. I thought that was sweet.

We are not doing one. FH said no way. But I wouldn't have done one anyway.