Is anyone doing a dollar dance at their wedding? If so to what song? Is this a tradition in your family? No one has ever done one in my family and I am probably not going to do one. It does seem interesting to me.
JessNicole7EM
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I think it's tradition for a specific culture.
Can't remember what culture though - google it?
Notwedyet08
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I think it's culture specific-no one in my family does this & I've never been to any friends weddings that have done this (only seen it on TV). I think we're skipping this...
Ang9483
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what exactly is it?
evita2781
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I dont know if we have something called a dollar dance but basically people will dance with the bride and groom but before they do, they have to pin $ on your dress/veil. Not sure if FH and I will be doing it though..
JLWSJC
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My best friend from hs did this at her wedding... I had never heard of it before, I don't think we'll be doing it though.
I *think* it's an Eastern European thing?
JessNicole7EM
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Let's face it, folks. The 'Money Dance' is alive and well, and it's a very popular custom at most wedding receptions all over the New York State area. In the nationwide wilderness outside of Central New York, it's frequently referred to as the 'Dollar Dance. But no matter what it's called, it means that guests who wish to dance with the Bride and Groom while a few particular songs are heard must pay for the privilege.
The custom was originated in America earlier this century by the European immigrants, who wanted to assure that the young couple had a few extra dollars to face the future with. It has endured in certain areas of the United States, while it is virtually non-existent in other parts.
Here in New York, some feel that our custom has its direct roots in both the Italian and Polish heritages, two groups of people who appreciate a good time and love traditions.
http://www.billt.com/dollardance.htm
GlitterBox24
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I've seen it at a bunch of my friends wedding and my cousins (we are all hispanic)
FutureMrsLots
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It usually a Greek tradition.
FutureMrsDe
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if its a tradition of yours then you should do it but if its not your family and friends may be confused and possibly insulted.
At my cousins bridal shower they passed around a bank to put money in and everyone was like i just gave a gift now you want money ?
So i would be weary of it unless your family is accustomed to it.
VCanizalez
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Mmmm.... I have seen to even some Quincianeras and they do that....
I will probably do that... Sounds like fun!!!!
HSsweethearts
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We're not doing it. It's not the tradition in our family. I think if no one else in your family has done it, people will think it's weird/not know what to do. That having been said, if you REALLY want to do it, then maybe tell some people ahead of time, and have them go up and do it first to make other people feel comfortable.
MrsandMrFuller
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Posted by JessNicole7EM
Let's face it, folks. The 'Money Dance' is alive and well, and it's a very popular custom at most wedding receptions all over the New York State area. In the nationwide wilderness outside of Central New York, it's frequently referred to as the 'Dollar Dance. But no matter what it's called, it means that guests who wish to dance with the Bride and Groom while a few particular songs are heard must pay for the privilege.
The custom was originated in America earlier this century by the European immigrants, who wanted to assure that the young couple had a few extra dollars to face the future with. It has endured in certain areas of the United States, while it is virtually non-existent in other parts.
Here in New York, some feel that our custom has its direct roots in both the Italian and Polish heritages, two groups of people who appreciate a good time and love traditions.
http://www.billt.com/dollardance.htm
My Fiance is Italian and polish and Native American, maybe I should take this into consideration...thanks for the information
MrandMrsP
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I know in some countries the money collected actually goes to the band and not the bride and groom
So just be careful of how you do this money dance
mybabylovesmoi
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I have heard of it but FH and I don't plan to do one. I can understand if it's a tradition in your culture - like a right of passage - but it's not for FH and me. I think our guests would be a little turned off since both our cultures gives money as a gift anyway so asking for MORE feels like overkill.
Plus, FH is shy and I don't see him feeling comfortable doing this!
