dollar dance
Paid partner dance
A dollar dance is a wedding reception tradition where guests pay to dance briefly with the bride or groom, typically pinning cash to their clothing or dropping bills into a container.
The custom helps newlyweds collect money for their honeymoon or new household.
Common in Polish, Filipino, and Mexican American communities, among others: During the dollar dance, her uncles lined up with twenties.
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- wedding receptionCelebration following a marriage
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- brideWoman getting married
- giftItem given freely
cash gift · financial support · money · tipping · polka · bonding · culture · marriage celebration · fundraising · waltz · community gatherings · currency · union · reception · gift registry · partnership · sponsorship · bridal procession
dollar dancefree dance
Unchoreographed bodily expression
free spin · first dance · group dance · line dance · bouquet toss
dollar dancefirst dance
Newlyweds' ceremonial song together
father-daughter dance · mother-son dance · bouquet toss · garter toss · anniversary dance
dollar dancewedding favors
Small gifts for guests
gift bag · party favors · open bar · giveaway
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