December 2015

December 31, 2015
The Dollar Dance

Weddings are usually “shrouded”  in an aura of tradition and etiquette – and considering how many “rules” there are, it can be quite difficult for a couple to decide what is and what is not acceptable for their Big Day.

For example, the Dollar Dance is one of the most frequently debated wedding traditions – but that doesn’t mean you have to “banish” it completely. How so? Even more, what exactly is the Dollar Dance and is it acceptable to have it at your wedding?

Some tips to help clear things up:

  • The Dollar Dance is a special dance that’s incorporated in weddings of many cultures (such as Greek, Polish or Nigerian). During this dance, the couple is showered with money as a token of good wishes and to help the newlyweds on their journey.
  • Because it involves asking guests for money, some people stay away from this tradition, thinking that it might be offensive. It can be rude, especially if your friends and family are not fully familiar with the custom. If most of the guests know, it is OK to have it at your wedding. To make things clearer for the guests who don’t know what the Dollar Dance is, provide them with a small explicative note and ask them to participate if they’d like.
  • If you decide to have the Dollar Dance at your wedding, make sure to choose a very good song for it. Some of the most popular suggestions include John Legend’s All of Me, Elton John’s Can You Feel the Love Tonight and Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable. For those of you who want to make the moment more humorous, Madonna’s Material Girl or Travie McCoy’s Billionaire may be good choices.

 

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