Dollar dance?

Soooo OP did you just post this to start shit or are you going to come back?

It was just a question, I've seen it at weddings that I've been too (family and friends). Just didn't know if people do it anymore. It just gives people the opportunity to dance with you and get people on the floor who normally wouldn't. Some people I know give the money to an organization and such.

I'm ok with it if it's a cultural thing, but otherwise I'm not a fan at all.

I was at a BIG Greek wedding once. They were making it rain on the newlyweds. It was soooooo funny, because I was completely caught of guard, but hilarious and fun at the same time. They only time I think this is acceptable, if it's within yours or your FH's custom.

@MrsWrs I'm going to go with "prostitute."

(I'm pro consensual sex work, and all about ending the stigma thereof, but I kinda doubt that's the wedding vibe most folks are going for.)

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 disrespectful to cultures that have this tradition, since you are disregarding the meaning and symbolism of a practice for your own monetary gain. Also, cultural is not the same as regional.

I'm sick of people including stuff like dollar dances, cash bars and giant gaps because "it's what we do."

They all suck.

If it was 150 years ago and the couple needed to raise money to move out of the village, possibly. Now? It's really inexcusable. No matter what the culture.

If it isn't part of your culture, then you probably shouldnt be appropriating someone else's culture in order to make a quick buck. Gross.

Also, if you have to ask about the general public doing it, chances are very high it isn't part of your culture.

Culturally it's still a thing. I have a co-worker who is Filipino and was just asking me if we were doing one. I've seen them done. It doesn't bother me but as you can see some people take it personally.

Ew. No

It is a thing for Mexican weddings that I know of, and some consider it a tradition. It's actually fun because it gives them a chance to in a sense mingle with every guest (well those that get up to dance with you/the groom) whether they give you the money or not, just to get to interact with each of your guest at that moment is what makes t special.

@Brittany I'd rather not dance with my mom's former coworker's husband (yes, that's actually someone invited to our wedding). I plan on mingling with every guest when FH and I go around to tables and talk to everyone and thank them for coming.

@Laura K. I guess it all depends on the guest list. I'm only have close family and friends. Not everyone usually gets up to do the dance, it's just something different and a tradition in my culture.

I remember being at my 2nd cousin's wedding when I was like 5 or 6 that had a dollar dance and it was really awkward. I know people still do it for the sake of cultural tradition but outside of that I don't think it goes over very well. We're skipping it.

It, unfortunately, is still a "thing." And unless it is part of your culture/heritage, it is a pretty tacky and uncomfortable "thing."

I'm not, just not for me! I've always wondered.... What the heck does the bride/groom do with the money as they switch dancing partners? I just can't picture how this goes in my head!

It is a cultural thing for some. I'm Hispanic and my family loves the dollar dance. My brother had one at his wedding 2 years ago. With that said, no, I will not be having one.

If you are not going to have time to mingle with every guest without them paying for the privilege,

cut the guest list. That's what weddings are for.

"tacky" is overused on WW, so keep that in mind too

ETA: grammar

@Suya-Tacky and rude are overused.

I know there are other words such as dowdy, cheesy, inelegant, or tasteless.