Polish Apron Dance

Are you polish?

if yes I would have no issue with it

(same as if you were Cypriot and you get money pinned to you)

When I have been to polish weddings and they have done it, it has been to the polka

If not polish then no I don't think they are appropriate

I agree. I think if you are polish and it is a tradition, then no problem. But I personally find them tacky (i'm also not polish).

I don't look down on people who do them, it just isn't really my thing. I feel like I would be asking people for more after they most likely just spend money on a gift.

I'm guessing this is the same as a dollar dance? My fiance's twin did it at his, they got a few bucks from it. They probably got enough for a meal, but nothing significant.

The Apron dance is used in many cultures. I have seen the Hispanic culture do it. I am German/Polish and it has been a century old custom at our family weddings. The apron dance signifies the transition from maidenhood to married woman. It is a Rite of Passage. Back in the day when the tradition was created, it was common for a woman to wait for marriage.... Different families do it differently. My family takes a white apron and sews all kinds of miniature things to it like plastic babies, diaper pins, baby bottles, cooking utensils, books, feather dusters etc. (all miniature of course). The bride's mother takes of the brides veil and the Maid of Honor ties the apron on. The Bride and groom then dance to the traditional song of "let Me call you Sweetheart Waltz". Usually the groom serenades the bride while dancing. The decorated aprons are often passed down from mother to daughter although bride's family and friends may also choose to make each bride their very own aprons with sewn trinkets specific to the bride. Some families use the opportunity to pin money to the brides apron. It as a "starter fund" so the groom did not have to immediately return to work the next day and he could still provide for his new bride. Things were obviously way different back then. Regardless the tradition can be lots of fun. If you family does not have the tradition- start it. I have by grandmother's, mother's and mother-in-law's apron plus mine. What treasures. young people do not seem to be interested in old time traditions. It is a shame.