So it seems like the money dance is kind of a coastal thing- fairly common on the east coast and not as common here towards the west (Northern Nevada). None of my family is used to the idea of a money dance but my fiance's family is. He wants to do one, I'm not so sure. I've never really seen one go well and, though we could really use the money (we are paying for the wedding ourselves) I don't know how I feel about asking guests to pay to dance with us. I'm trying to keep an open mind but I don't want to end up alienating one of our families because of a dance.
What are your opinions on the money dance (on the west coast) and what other (possibly less offensive) options might there be for asking for money? Money tree? Wishing well? Registries/word of mouth?
Thanks!