What is the consensus on the Dollar Dance??

Every wedding I have been to has done this. Also my DJ brought up the dollar dance. I live in Wisconsin so it might be different in other states.

I really want to do it, it’s the norm where I’m from in the Midwest. Every wedding I went to had one and it’s always a lot of fun. However, my FH is from the south, we live in the south, and are getting married in the south. People here have never heard of it and think it’s tacky when I explain what it is. Maybe it’s regional??

I've only been to one wedding where the couple did a dollar dance and no one got it. It's not a thing in my area (and it definitely was not a cultural thing for them either), I'm sure they read about it online and thought it was a good ploy to get more money out of their guests. The couple had the MOH chasing people still on the dancefloor unaware of what was going on, hands outstretched with a basket trying to collect money for the couple. It was horrible 😂 so if it's a tradition or executed for cultural reasons okay fine, but as a way to just get more money out of your guests, no no no.

At all my family weddings we have ever been to its a must! I really want to do it (Fh is on board, but only because he has only been to 2 weddings with me one of them family, and saw how everyone lit up to do it). FH family probably won't know what hit them, but thats okay! Its always a great way to spend a few seconds with the bride and/or groom! THERE WILL BE NO PINNING! I think I will give MOH and BM something special to collect the money in... I also need to have a talk with BM because I don't think he is from a culture where it is common.
My DJ also included it on his "schedule," so it shows how common it is in my area!

I wouldn't do it although I know in some regions it is traditional and guests are sometimes disappointed if it doesn't happen. I would say if you've never seen it in your circle/family - skip it.

This is super common in my area, but I think it’s super tacky. If someone wants to dance with me, just ask!! There is no way in hell I will be doing the dollar dance at my wedding.

I think it is tacky and disrespectful. No guest should open their wallet at your wedding. It is even worse when it is not something that is culturally relevant to you or your FS. If this is your first time seeing it then I can almost guarantee that a majority of your guests will be turned off by it.

If it is being done for cultural reasons then I think there are ways to incorporate the spirit of the dance without soliciting money from your guests. If this was the case, I would recommend that the couple get a bunch of Monopoly money that they distribute to the guests prior along with an explanation of the significance/history of the dance. This way everyone gets to participate and no one is made to feel bad if they can't give cash.

Personally, it horrifies me. I'd never say anything to a bride who wanted one, I'd always support the couple. BUT, the idea of someone pinning money on my expensive wedding dress? Sounds like an event that happens at bachelor parties, not weddings.

Tacky and I dont participate. Better way to talk to guests that dont involve asking for money.

Didn’t bother to read the comments honestly lol Most will regard this as tacky. I know that some ppl actually do this as a cultural practice however, so it would be ignorant of me to say such a thing. I’m indifferent.