The controversial dollar dance!

alyssa324

whose doing it?

I dont know if we will. More than half the weddings Ive been to have done it. Family says why not? But I think it looks like your begging for cash. And really how many guests bring cash to a wedding? What happens if no one wants to dance with me LOL

The only reason I really do want to is because I LOVE this song www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIvzbneA4c">
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIvzbneA4c

sarack

i'm totally doing one. i don't think you're begging for money at all. it has become a tradition to a lot of families. no one in my generation has been married in our family.. so i'm gonna start a new tradition. all of my friends have done it and highly recommend it. a couple of friends didn't bring gifts for one reason to another at one of my friend's wedding but gave 60 dollars while dancing during the money dance. he thought it was awesome that he had a way to give them a gift!

plus, people aren't FORCED to do it. people do it if they want.

shelui4

It's traditional to do it in some cultures for weddings so I say why not? I've been to some weddings when they have the money dance and it's really fun watching people go up and pin money all over the bride and groom.

jennuinne

I'm not, but I've been to several weddings where they have.  If you want to and your families cool w/ it, go for it.  People will dance with you!

kinmir30

We are paying for our entire weddings ourselves....we come from pretty poor families....we each make more than our parents and that's not sayin much because we don't make much...but anyways, a DJ we met with said that we NEED to do a money dance since we are paying for everything. No idea how much money we would actually get, but it might make a nice dinner for your honeymoon or something. Never know.

kinmir30

Oh and I think people with definitely dance with you, especially if you have a good DJ that will hype it up quite a bit and get people excited about it.

hayleymajayley

It's definitely begging for money. We are definitely not doing one.

Tygirljojo

It's not begging for money if it's common among your group of friends and/or families.  Sounds like it's pretty common in your group of friends, so I say go for it!  It's one of those "traditions" that depends on the region/culture/etc.

carrieoz_76

Nope.  It was one of the first things I decided to cut.  I'm not anti in general - in that I don't judge others who do them - but I'd feel awkward having ppl pay to dance w/ me.  I'll be giving that favor away for free. 

Kaye Smith

I'm half Filipino and the money dance is almost a requirement for any Filipino reception! I talked to my FI about it - to make sure he'd be okay with it - and he's fine with it.  I don't view it as begging for money.  Like i said, it's kind of seen as a given in our culture and a nice way for people to give you a few bucks to help you out as you start your new life together! 

melissa82

Agree if it's part of your culture or popular in your circle, then go for it!

I've never seen one (only heard about it on the knot), so we didn't do it. Our guests would have no clue what was supposed to happen and/or would be offended.

BrandyL10

We aren't doing one. I feel like if people brought us a nice gift already, they may be a bit put off if then we announce a money dance. Granted, not everyone needs to participate, but I think it's kinda awkward. My opinion.

Alo822

We aren't doing one, but then again, it's not part of either of our cultures or family traditions, so it was an easy decision. I wouldn't judge anyone for doing it, but it is definitely NMS.