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