| There are many questions surrounding a wedding | | | | interaction between the couple and their guests! |
| dollar dance (also known as a money dance). Do | | | | Wedding dollar dance alternatives |
| you need to know what one is? Are you unsure | | | | You may want to employ one of these |
| if you should have one or not? Don't worry we | | | | alternatives if you like the idea of a dollar dance, |
| are here to help. | | | | but feel uncomfortable about your guests giving |
| What is a dollar dance? | | | | you money. |
| A wedding dollar dance is a dance that is | | | | 1. Well Wishing Dance. Place small pieces of paper |
| preformed by the bride and groom at the | | | | on tables with instructions for your guests to |
| reception. Traditionally, it's purpose is to give the | | | | write down their thoughts and wishes for the |
| couple extra money to spend on their | | | | bride and groom. Have your guests pin these |
| honeymoon. It is more prevalent in some families | | | | wishes to you and your groom instead of money. |
| than others. For this reason, the dollar dance has | | | | 2. Have a money or well wishing tree. Place a box |
| adapted slightly varying purposes over the years. | | | | or fabric covered board near your guest book. |
| Should you have a wedding dollar dance? | | | | Have your guests stick well wishes or money |
| That is strictly personal preference. Talk to your | | | | there and eliminate a dance altogether. |
| friends and family members to get their feelings | | | | 3. Guess Who Has The Gift Dance. This is a really |
| about it. However, if it is something you want - | | | | cute idea that we came up with for a couple not |
| then by all means have it! | | | | too long ago. It was a hit. Do not give your bride |
| One bit of advice: If dollar dances are not | | | | and groom gifts to each other before the |
| frequently done in your area, don't assume that | | | | wedding. Instead, give them to your maid of |
| your guests will know what to do. Have your | | | | honor and best man. Have them secretly pick out |
| bridal party, or close friends, initiate the dance. | | | | two guests to hold onto them. |
| You may also want your DJ or band to announce | | | | Continue with the #2 wedding dollar dance |
| what is taking place. | | | | example. Have the DJ or band announce that a |
| How does a wedding dollar dance work? | | | | special dance is about to take place and that all |
| Here are two different ways: | | | | guests should line up to dance and give well |
| 1. The bride and groom dance together to the | | | | wishes to the bride and groom. Have him/her also |
| song of their choice. A friend, or family member, | | | | mention that somewhere in the line is the bride |
| stands close to the dance floor holding straight | | | | and groom's gifts to each other. |
| pins. Guests go, one by one, to the bride and | | | | You and the groom are then required to ask each |
| groom to pin money to their clothes. The dance | | | | guest "Do you have my gift?" during your dance |
| stops when the song ends or when the last guest | | | | until you are left dancing with the person who is |
| gives money. | | | | holding your gifts from each other. |
| 2. Same as the first except the bride and groom | | | | You can then open them and share that moment |
| stand apart. The male guest line up to dance with | | | | with all of your guests. |
| the bride and the females with the groom. Each | | | | Hope this wedding dollar dance information helps |
| guests gets a short (few seconds) dance with | | | | you decide what is right for your wedding |
| either the bride or groom after pinning money to | | | | reception. Whatever you choose, have fun with it! |
| their clothes. This one is our favorite! It allows for | | | | |