I'm from the South and am part Creole, therefore I want to carry on the tradition of the Money Dance. Because many couples couldn't afford to take a honeymoon, it's commonly believed that guests would basically "pay" to dance with the bride and groom. This is not the case. A guest could dance with the bride or groom without giving them cash, but a donation to be pinned to her veil or his lapel was greatly appreciated.
To make things a bit less tacky, I'm the only one who gets paid for the dance, and I will be holding a money purse for the collection. Plus, I ultimately don't find the tradition to be tacky at all based on my family. Some members will only attend out of familial obligation, because not showing up would put them in a bad light with those that are mutually close to the bride/groom and the mentioned family member. And even if I managed to get every member of my family to come, maybe 10-20% would actually bring a gift!
2007-07-10
09:14:52
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Shel K
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