tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post4402598838191699859..comments2023-10-22T09:01:46.580-05:00Comments on From L.A. to LA: Show Me The MoneyShoshanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-3963720881168919052012-08-05T23:23:20.879-05:002012-08-05T23:23:20.879-05:00I have never seen a money dance at a wedding but I...I have never seen a money dance at a wedding but I've heard of them!<br /><br />I don't think that would have been something I would have done but I'm also not from Louisiana. If it was a cultural thing or a family tradition, I don't think it would be a big deal.Elizabeth @ Love Is the Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618935574628612955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-88515959777517015032012-08-05T21:55:05.511-05:002012-08-05T21:55:05.511-05:00We had a money dance. I dont think anyone really c...We had a money dance. I dont think anyone really cares. You can give as little or as much as your want to give to dance and everyone knows that a newly married couple can use the extra cash! The only thing different was we had the best man and maid of honor collect the money.Wizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00644823361645142518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-37265480918380570262012-07-23T10:36:30.313-05:002012-07-23T10:36:30.313-05:00As you know, I'm from Louisiana and I"m f...As you know, I'm from Louisiana and I"m from a very strong Cajun background. I wasn't going to do the money dance but then I pretty much was asked by my extended family (as in wedding guests) to have the money dance and so we did it- many of them will do that instead of give actual gifts (as they do gifts at the bridal shower and then bring money for the money dance!) <br /><br />so we did the money dance and wound up paying for our honeymoon with it. We straight up walked away with enough money to do that. So, while it is a "faux pas" in some parts of the country, in certain parts of Louisiana it is expected! <br /><br />I think ours went over 2-3 songs? The DJ knew how to time it out. :)Andiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985102922053973445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-6366790716573061982012-07-21T04:55:17.878-05:002012-07-21T04:55:17.878-05:00We had one and if I remember correctly it lasted o...We had one and if I remember correctly it lasted over 2 songs. I held a crocheted drawstring purse from my grandmother so I didn't have people trying to pin money to my dress. And one of my bridesmaid's handed the pins to the women to pin money to my husband coat. it was really a great way to say hello to people. <br /><br />I went to one southern wedding that mixed in a northern /polish? tradition of having to do a shot after you finished your dance.AKinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233101297438213787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-87541111979177724552012-07-20T08:37:52.146-05:002012-07-20T08:37:52.146-05:00We've always had the money dance at weddings a...We've always had the money dance at weddings around here! Most people just give a dollar or so and I think it's more fun! I've never heard of anyone getting upset over it, but I could see that if you have guests from out of town that aren't used to it like you have. I would just make it optional. If they pay they dance, if they don't, they dance anyway!Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898255649481697297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-49323648867461417542012-07-19T21:22:41.163-05:002012-07-19T21:22:41.163-05:00I HATE how many people get their panties in a bunc...I HATE how many people get their panties in a bunch about "etiquette" at weddings. Seriously. Gah. That's a different topic though...<br /><br />We didn't do a money dance, but I've heard of them! Same thing with putting money in a jar to get the bride and groom to kiss - I've been to a few weddings that did that! I think it sounds like a fun tradition :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-90854854090571060672012-07-19T18:34:44.929-05:002012-07-19T18:34:44.929-05:00I guess here it's just not considered offensiv...I guess here it's just not considered offensive b/c it's a tradition. I had one. We planned to & then at the wedding almost decided not to but i'm glad we did it! B/c it gave us a good amount of money to help w/ honeymoon expenses. I don't remember how much though. <br /><br />But you're not FORCING people to do it. I have been to lots of weddings & I don't know if i've ever participated. Either we didn't have cash on us or i didn't know the groom & didn't want to dance w/ him. Haha. And that's totally okay. It's just for those who want a chance to dance w/ the bride or w/ the groom. It's fun! <br /><br />Although Brad's friend's dad danced w/ me & i didn't know him... that was awkward. HA! But it only lasted a few minutes, b/c people keep cutting in. <br /><br />Lastly, i would say, just have your DJ feel it out on how many songs. We didn't tell them how many - the music just went until people stopped coming! It wasn't awkward & I would say it was probably 1 or maybe 2 songs. I don't remember. <br /><br />Great post!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815407660365883762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730869259900917297.post-75578986728866063142012-07-19T16:59:48.006-05:002012-07-19T16:59:48.006-05:00We did not have a money dance at our wedding but I...We did not have a money dance at our wedding but I've seen it done at other weddings. Depending on the number of guests, you might need 2 songs just to make sure everyone who wants to can participate. A good DJ will be able to tell if the second song is needed or not.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.com