I am getting married soon, and we have decided to forgo the tradition dollar dances for something called a "dollar dash" instead. The bride and groom race around the room for the length of a song collecting money held out by guests. Whoever collects the most money wins. The only problem we are having is coming up with a sort of punishment for the loser. Something mildly embarrassing but entertaining for everyone. Does anyone have any ideas? The best we can come up with is singing a stupid song or doing some sort of dance, but those just don't seem good enough.
2007-09-05 02:34:51 · 14 answers · asked by gravychain 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ok, from the answers I'm getting I don't think anyone really understand. I don't care for your opinion, I'm looking for ideas. I have seen this at several weddings before, and never has it "offended" anyone that I have seen, and guests usually have a great time with it, esspecially when there's a catch at the end. So instead of giving me your unwelcome opinions, how about you help me by answering the question.
2007-09-05 04:19:01 · update #1
Ok. This is a good one I lovethe idea and the collection of money =)...
1- If and only if your bride and groom had planned on changing clothes how about pie or cake in the face. That's embarassing but can still be cleaned up and change into the next outfit.
2- Or the winner could draw a funny face on the losers face to be wore for the remainder or the evening.
3- Taking it to the honeymoon. The loser could have to play out the winner's sexual fantasy?? (if not planned already)
4- Making it like a fear factor thing you could have a vegetable that the loser hates there for them to have to eat.
5- U could have the loser give all the money to the winner to buy a personal item that doesn't have to be for the both of them or the kids or the house but for the winner only.
6- Could wear a Dunce cap?
This is all I can think of now, I hope it helps. If I think of anything else I'll let you know. Congrats! I wish u the best.
2007-09-05 09:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Miss. K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dollar Dash Wedding
2017-01-09 14:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I appreciate your attempt to be creative and to make things more interesting than the traditional activities, but I don't know that a 'dollar dash' is all that great of an idea. Think about the basic concept: you run around the room taking money from your guests. The same guests who have dressed up, traveled, and bought you a gift for your special day are now expected to hold up a dollar in order for the bride or groom to rip it out of their hands. I wouldn't like this so much as a guest, but I really do love the dollar dance, because I feel like I have a good opportunity to spend a few seconds or a minute face-to-face with the bride or groom (and in our family, you get a shot at the end!). I really think you should reconsider this change; sure, either way your guests are giving up a dollar, but at least with the dollar dance they feel like it was given with a purpose.
2007-09-05 02:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I have to agree with everyone else. Running around the room grabbing cash from your guests is incredibly tacky. As a guest I would feel offended. All you wanted from me was my money and even at that you just want to grab it out of my hand? I don't think so. You will get plenty of money in cards and stuff, why milk your guests out of their hard earned money? If you really want the cash then just do the dollar dance. At least you get to talk to the bride and groom for a minute and that is traditional, not tacky. Oh BTW, if you didn't want our "opinions" why did you post a question on a public forum?? Maybe you'll think about that before you ask another question.
2007-09-05 08:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by musicgrl42002 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow i know im getting thumbs down but what a bad idea! If you want to get money do the dance at least the guest get something out of it!! However things you could do are make them do te chicken dance or something on the floor by themsleves, or sing etc..
Also i have seen a dollar thing before where the dj asked on person at each table to take out a dollar and stand up! They made the people dance around the table and then come to centerstage! They gave there dollars to bride and groom then one big pic! Then they found out they won the centerpieces!!
2007-09-05 02:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by RedSoxRock!!! 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. I'm sorry, but any money grabbing event at your wedding is tacky and tasteless. This includes, but is not limited to: Dollar dances, dollar dashes, dollar trees, cash bars...anything that makes your guests PAY to attend a party.
Think about it...would you go to a birthday party and then pay for your cake or drinks? Would you be ok if your host started passing a hat for dollars? No? Then, don't do it at your wedding.
If you need more money, cut back your guest list. Don't spend so much on flowers/music/food/whatever. Don't expect guests to pay for your event. They are supposed to be honored guests witnessing your most special day, then celebrating it with you. They aren't sponsoring the event. They are already getting dressed up, traveling, and probably spending money on a gift. That is enough. Appreciate what the fact that they attended, enjoy their presence at your wedding and allow them to have fun without shaking them down for money.
2007-09-05 03:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm not trying to offend you but I wish you would reconsider this - it is the same idea as the dollar dance except even more aggressive and greedy looking. Please don't do this. Tacky, tacky, tacky. If you want to do something similar, leave the money out of it.
EDIT: Oh we understand. You asked a question. You asked for opinions on what to do. We gave you a response, which is almost always an opinon. And now you're angry. Hmm. Perhaps you should take our "unwanted opinions" elseware then and see what any other decent un-greedy people will do.
As for themes for your greed-fest - why don't you just tell your guests to all wear green, bring the biggest wallets and purses they have and just hold them open. The theme can be "It's so easy to be green" and you can play tunes like "Money" by Pink Floyd and "Hit Em' Up". Good luck with your tackiness.
2007-09-05 02:50:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
While it may be tacky, at least the dollar dance is rooted in SOME tradition.
Simply running around and grabbing money from your guests has got to be one of the tackiest, greediest things I've ever heard of.
And to top it off, you want to humiliate either your new spouse or yourself for not grabbing enough money?
I agree with the answerer who said she'd be embarrassed for you. I'm embarrassed for you now for even asking this.
2007-09-05 03:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by sylvia 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i am having a money dance and do not think it is tacky--its $1. Noone will miss it, your not asking for $20 bills, and EVERYONE gets 1 on 1 time w/ the bride or groom. heck--my mom said shes dancing w/ me too!! as for the "dash" i do think thats a little tacky. yes it will be funny, but the guest get no one on one time with you and that is really what the money dance is about. At a friends wedding, she had people dance w/ her w/ no money. especially kids and stuff. but its your wedding so YOU define whats tacky. i think doing the chicken dance would be funny. also if the bride loses she could spell her new last name w/ her butt while the crowd yells out the letters.
2007-09-05 05:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by MissLoriSunshine 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am a caterer and have catered tons of weddings.
Please, don't take this personally, but I think this idea is tacky. Why risk offending your guests? They're already giving your a gift at your wedding and possibly even attended a shower or two.
To me, it's greedy and in poor taste.
2007-09-05 02:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by betternher 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋