money dance
Pinned-bill reception ritual
A money dance is a wedding tradition where guests pay to dance briefly with the bride or groom, typically pinning cash to their clothing or dropping bills into a bag or apron.
Common in Polish, Filipino, Nigerian, and Mexican American celebrations, among others, the custom helps newlyweds start their married life with funds.
The dance usually features upbeat music while guests line up for their turn.
We collected over a thousand dollars during the money dance at the reception.
Woman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
apron · envelopes · newlyweds · blessing · prosperity · contribution · well-wishers · anniversary waltz
Smooth to a shine
- FilipinoNative of Manila's nation
- NigerianFrom Lagos's country
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- customHabitual group practice
heritage · ritual · ancestry · ethnicity · community · symbolism · folklore · superstition
Designing performance movement sequences
- musiciansPeople who create music
- bandGroup playing music together
- DJMusic mixer performer
- announcementPublic declaration of information
procession · gathering · circle · line · spectacle · entertainment · applause · spotlight
bride
Woman getting married
pinning · apron · envelopes · newlyweds · blessing · prosperity · contribution · well-wishers · anniversary waltz · honeymoon fund
Polish
Smooth to a shine
custom · heritage · ritual · ancestry · ethnicity · community · symbolism · folklore · superstition · blessing
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
announcement · procession · gathering · circle · line · spectacle · entertainment · applause · spotlight · music
- money customstipping, gratuity, gratuities, tip jar, splitting the bill
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, wedding
money dancefirst dance
Newlyweds' ceremonial song together
father-daughter dance · mother-son dance · last dance · anniversary dance · anniversary waltz
money danceunity ceremony
Ritual symbolizing partnership
vow exchange · ring exchange · first kiss · cake cutting · bouquet toss
money, dance, moneys, monies, moneyed, monetary, monetize, monetization, dances