How long do you dance with someone during the dollar dance?
2007-08-26 05:34:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
For the ones who are writing answers that say I am doing this for a free money grab or that since they assume I have no cultural expereinces I am rating you as a bad answer. I am a person who is very detailed and i want everything to go perfectly. I do know what the dollar dance is and etc...I just want to make sure i do it right. Thanks
2007-08-27 04:23:08 · update #1
People pay a dollar (or more) to dance one on one with the bride and groom (seperatly). This usually lasts about 4-5 songs, or until no one else wants to dance. Its just a good way for the bride & groom to get a little extra cash, and visit with people.
2007-08-26 05:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lemme tell ya... 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Jessica, Rivers is frequently between the people who vote no, and for only the reason you reported. it is not a custom of your ethnicity. and because this is frequently only one extra final ditch attempt to squeeze funds out of visitors, after the engagement[s] present day, the bathe{s] present day, the bachelorette, the marriage provides are given, then somebody has to have a wishing properly or a funds tree, or have a greenback dance. And worse, coerce people to offer. And definite, while dealt with like no longer something extra advantageous than a bottomless wallet, visitors do tend to moan loudly while beginning a marriage invitation. And after a number of those marvel! we'd like funds! issues, it does get previous, and people do get mad and vent here on solutions! yet, if completed tastefully, and no person is coerced into it, i think of this is effective, for the reason which you're no longer having a bathtub, or registering for presents. I did like what a chum did for his wedding ceremony. the greenback dance replaced into introduced, 2 lines formed, one for the groom, one for the bride, and each and each visitors danced some ft, and exceeded over their greenback. there have been in all probability decrease than 30 visitors desirous to bounce, so as that they did no longer precisely finance a visit to Hawaii. And by using the way, it replaced into the brides people's custom to have a funds dance.
2016-10-17 01:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea is help out the bride and groom financially as they start their journey together. By the way, it doesn't necessarily have to b a dollar, it can be any bill denomination that the person wants to donate. Usually, the closer you are to that person, the bigger the bill, I've seen hundred dollar bills on a brides dress when they are out doing this ritual. The dance should be no more than minute or less so as to give everyone the priviliege of dancing with the bride. By the way, a good long song must be coordinated with the performing band.
2007-08-26 05:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Tea 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
People do it all the time and your guests can choose to participate or not. It's called the money dance in our area and it's very common place though in all honesty I'm not a fan of this tradition since guests have already shelled out money on a gift, babysitting, their attire, gas money, etc. We generally play 4-5 slow songs of your choosing, the bridesmaids and or groomsmen are usually holding pins (unless you and your new signifigant other have pouches in which to place the money) and people line up with their money to dance with you. One of your bridal party members generally signals the next person in line to cut in after about 20-30 seconds. On the positive side it does give each of you a few moments to dance with a guest and talk for a bit.
2007-08-26 10:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by ETicket 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have seen dollar dances at every reception I've been to, from very extravagant to very simple and beautiful.
From what I remember, they dance for as long as they want, enough to talk to the bride/groom and say hi and give well wishes to them (as well as $1!!). Its usually not the entire song, perhaps no longer than a minutes worth of dancing.
Its a fun funny tradition in my area.
2007-08-27 06:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well usually people put the money in the bag and then wait for the maid of honor and best man to motion you to go dance. If there are alot of people it is usually good to keep people moving, as the bride and groom can get tired. Usually about less than a minute unless there aren't alot of people
2007-08-26 05:42:43 · answer #6 · answered by tig 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Typically, your maid of honor or best man will escort your guests in to dance with you about every 20-30 seconds.
2007-08-26 05:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by loopisan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is just a way to clip the guests for more money at the reception. You can do it any way you like.
If the guests aren't interested it is pretty funny to watch the bride and groom stand there waiting for someone to pony up a dollar to dance with them.
2007-08-26 05:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
If you don't know the details you SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ONE! That is big red flag, number one sign that this is not a tradition in your culutre and you are one of those couples who hear about it, use it to take advantage, and give people who actually have reason to have a dollar dance a bad name.
It is absolutely tacky and downright greedy to try to milk your guests for extra money when they have already spent tons to get there and plopped an expensive gift on your table. Trust me, people are going to see right through you and will not be happy. They will talk behind your back and you will be known as "that greedy couple".....a wedding is not a fundraiser and you shouldn't take advantage of other culutre's traditions to turn it into one.
2007-08-26 08:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I would rethink the whole dollar dance thing. Many guests think it is a shameless money-grab. Is that how you want your family and friends to remember your wedding?
2007-08-26 07:32:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tricia R 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋