Dollar Dance?

eelyak321

Do people do this anymore? I always thought it was a weird tradition, and I haven't been hearing a lot about it recently. If people would expect it or if it would be entertaining I'll do it, but as a guest I always found it bordering on rude so if it wouldn't be missed I'll leave it out. What do you guys think?

Summer2011Bride

I agree that it's rude and boring. Rude because you're asking for money during your reception, and boring for guests because whenever I've seen it done, it always closes the dance floor for about 20 min. You're either waiting in line to dance with the B or G or standing around waiting for the floor to open back up. I would skip it.

xovkatevox

I think that it really depends on your own opinion and the opinions of those who you are inviting.  If you don't think people will miss it and  you won't miss it, then don't do it.  I know my dad would go crazy if I didn't do it, but it is a tradition in the area where my family is from and I have seen it done at every wedding I have ever been to.  The bottom line is that it is your wedding, so do what makes you happy! Good luck!

Maggie0829

Honestly, I think you answered your own question.  If you think it is rude and you didn't really like it when you were a guest, why in the world would you want to subject your guests or yourself to it during your wedding.

Just forgo it.

akrysl22

We weren't going to do it, as my fiance had never heard of it.  When we met with the DJ's, they convinced us otherwise, as it's a tradition in my area.  It's up to you!  As the DJ's told us - people are going to expect that you do it if they are customary in the area you're getting married at.

coopsbaby

But just because they expect it, doesnt mean you HAVE to do it. It is pretty much ALWAYS done in my area, but there's nothing in the world that could get me to do it cause I hate them. If you don't want one it's really not a problem or in any way rude to skip it! 

stacywashington

Honestly I hadn't really thought about it - of course I was good with going to the JOP.   But after wedding fever hit and I had my first planning party when we were discussing what we were doing at the reception.  The first thing everyone said was the dollar dance - so I guess we are all just going to be rude and go for it. 

rhodewl

We are doing a dollar dance. It is tradition in our area and I read that it has Polish roots, my FH is 50% Polish. We view it as a way to get everyone dancing. We are having a laid back backyard reception and want to encourage people to use the dance floor and take advantage of the DJ. We are doing Jello Shots for this as well. Pay your dollar, get a jello shot and dance with us. The money is only a bonus, this was not our reason for doing it.

sierraberry32

 I love dollar dances! Accept our family and friends treat it differently by being wild and fun with odd music!

[Deleted User]

Dollar dances are beyond tacky. There is no way I will be making my guests pay just to dance with me and my groom. 

anna2013

I love the dollar dance! My family loves the dollar dance. My uncles have been in charge of this part of the wedding for every neice and nephew that has gotten married. It is truly hilarious when my uncles get together they call it the BIG MONEY DANCE because if you walk up there will only a dollar they will guilt you to no end until you give the bride and groom some more. We usually have something light like peach schnapps or goldshlager(?) and crown or jack for the shots.

I don't think its rude. I think that back when people got married very young and had no money to their name this was a way for your family to help you out. It is no different than people buying you presents at engagement parties/bridal showers/ the wedding. They are helping you get set with your life together and make sure you have everything you need.