Dollar Dance Alternatives?

I'm doing a honey moon registery so we can have some cash for honey moon. Sorry but that's about all I can think of.

I've seen where people still do it but use a non alcoholic alternative too. My parents gave the options of shots or Andes mints for their dollar dance.

I heard an idea that we loved, but didn't hear about it soon enough. Taking 4 hats (if you guys like sports at all) and see which hat can make the most money, and play the fight songs. If we were going to do it, we were going to do like a KU, K-State, Oklahoma, and Texas hat because those are the teams around us.. I thought it was a great idea! The person that did it said that they made tons of money because nobody wanted to see their "team" lose!

How come i have NEVER heard of this at any of the weddings i been too...i looked it up and its a polish thing yet half fh family is polish and the last 2 weddings within his family did nothing even close to this?

I really like the sports idea... but being from Nebraska, 99% of us are die hard Husker fans... AH!

I am not keene on the dollar dance either. I'm sure it's a must for some people, but I can't see asking guests to give us more money than they already gave or spent. I am announcing that the money will be donated to my fav animal shelter. That way people can spend a few moments with us and the pups will benefit.

I went to a wedding once where all the groomsmen "kidnapped" the bride (they literally lifted her in the air and took her away) and then they passed a jar around for ransom to get the bride back Once they went around to every table they checked the jar (didn't actually count it but they acted like they were seeing if it was enough to bring her back) and then they told everyone that they made enough and then brought the bride back Its not for everyone, I think you'd have to have fun groomsmen that would make it enjoyable for everyone, but its funny

KK that is so cute. The best man used to actually help the groom kidnap the bride. That's how the tradition started. I liked the idea of dollar kisses as well. What about making it a kissing booth?

I love the bartender idea! That also gives a great and less awkward chance for meet and greet, even those who don't drink could order a soda or water.

I am not trying to be rude, but when I attend a wedding I don't want to have to spend more money...so for us we are not doing any dollar dance or anything because we don't want our guests to have to pay for anything on top of coming plus most of them probably got us a gift as well. I am sure some of your guests will give you money instead of gifts anyway so you will have that for the honeymoon. I like the honeymoon registry thing. If you were to do something like that I think KK's idea was really cute and it would be fun for your guests.

The Dollar Dance has been a discussion on here before and I think that everyone came to the conclusion that it depends on your location as to if you should do one. I have never been to a wedding where there wasn't one, so we are doing it.

Back to the question, when my FSIL and FBIL got married they did a Dollar Dash. The bride and groom ran around to the guests and had a contest as to which one of them could collect the most money. We thought about doing this, but I think we are going to stick to the traditionally Dollar Dance.

I'm not sure I understand why you need an "alternative" to the Dollar Dance? What about not not doing it? You guest have already spent money on attending your wedding and on gifts. Why would you want to try to solicit more cash from them?

We'll be doing the dollar dance, because it's traditional in both of our families and the area that we live in...however I think that ransom idea is a really cute alternative!!!

I agree with lmbrady8, this discussion has been brought up before. Whether or not to HAVE a dollar dance can be debated all day long. It depends on tradition, the area you live in, families, financial situations, etc. Some people consider it a tradition just like a first dance, or father-daughter dance. Some people think its tacky to ask for money. To each their own. There are areas where its tradition, and people keep up the tradition, and since some people don't like to dance, or don't WANT to dance, they can choose an alternative to the dance, without killing the tradition.

And NO ONE at the wedding is obligated to give money in any way, shape, or form. Its an option. Most people WANT to give money, and if you do it in a fun way (like seeing who can get more- the bride or groom.. or the ransom thing) makes it a light hearted thing and a way for the guests to have fun. And it is very rare that people give out $100 bills.. usually its just a couple of bucks.

It is a polish tradition to do the apron dance (where the Bride wears an apron and everyone pays to dance with her). It is kinda expected when you have a lot of people in your family who are Polish! lol.

I haven't decided yet what I am going to do. It can be a lot of fun, but I hate it looking like I am asking for money!

I like the dollar dance better than the bartender groom and bride tip thing, although i think both are really fun and not tacky. i think if the couple is young, maybe just starting out, dont own a home, its just fine to have some kind of cash raising game. its a tradition that traditional people enjoy seeing. i know I do. otherwise if the couple are older, own new cars, even nicer stuff than the guests, i do think its tacky, especially if the wedding looks particularly fancy and everyone knows they are going on a cruise honeymoon, or even that limos were rented and all that.

The only problem with the Dollar dance is that it takes so long and slows the whole progression of the reception. What do you think of asking the parents to help out with the dance, and people could either dance with the Bride and Groom or one of their parents. So many of the guests are more acquainted with the parents then their children. Anyone have thoughts on this??? Seems like you could really fly through it much faster and keep the festivities flowing better... You could also incorporate the hat thing, just for a little competition! Do them Both!

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At my wedding I am most likely going to auction myself (bride) for a dance. This is a neat idea too.

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