The money dance , dance dollars , or apron dance are events at multiple weddings in different cultures. During the money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom. The habit came from Poland in the early 1900s in an immigrant neighborhood.
Sometimes guests are told that the money will be used for the bride's honeymoon or to give them a little extra money to organize the housekeeping.
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Europe
Polish
Money dances probably originated in Poland around the beginning of the 20th century. This dance takes place some time after the First Dance, often guests have a chance to drink a little. The best person or MC or disc jockey announces the event. Usually, the best man starts dancing with the bride, pinning the money into her wedding dress or putting it into her wallet, which she carries especially for that purpose, or into the pockets of aprons she wears her dress especially for this dance. In a more contemporary version of this custom, the dance includes bridesmaids and other women who dance.
Ukraine
At a Ukrainian marriage, the father of the bride usually begins to embed the money on her shirt. He was followed by the best men and groomsmen, and, finally, by other male guests. Another variation is where the bride's veil is removed and given to honorary waiters and aprons placed on the bride. The money was then placed into his apron during the dance.
Yugoslavia
At Yugoslav's wedding, instead of embedding money on a wedding dress, male guests give money to the best man to keep safely.
Hungarian
At a Hungarian and Portuguese wedding, the bride took off her shoes and placed them in the center of the dance floor. Then her shoes are handed around from guest to guest and every contribution deposit.
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Africa
Nigeria
During the first dance, and the general opening of the dance floor, good relatives and sympathizers will take turns approaching the bridegroom and groom, (and sometimes their mother) and spraying them with small denominations of notes and notes as they dance. This practice has been widespread throughout the country, but is most common among Yoruba and Igbo, both in Nigeria and in their immigrant communities worldwide. In addition to spraying, newly married couples may also be covered with leis and other decorations made of banknotes, pounds sterling or naira notes.
North America
Mexico
The relatives took turns dancing up to the bride and pinning money on their clothes, allowing the couple to spend a few moments with each of their guests. After the money dance, the groom is ridiculed by his friends, thrown into the air while covered in a veil, and given an apron and a broom.
United States
In America, the practice of money dance varies based on the geographic area and ethnic background of the families involved. This usually involves guests who give a small amount of cash to the bride or pinned cash for her dress or veil. Sometimes money is placed in an apron held by an honorary helper or a sister and the best man gives a shot of whiskey to the participants before the dance.
Even a culture that accepts this may refuse to pay men for time and attention, so alternatives have grown, such as paying men with toys or chewing gum. Some people think of this as a way for brides to have a face time with their guests and wish them luck. Some couples place small bowls on each table for guests to leave cash or checks so that guests will not feel obliged to 'pay' for short dances with the bride while still giving them a chance to spend 30-60 seconds chatting and dancing with them when newlyweds visit each table. Others say that the money will be for their eldest son so the money is not for the couple.
Many people, including traditional North American etiquette experts, consider the practice of asking for money from invited guests through "Money Dance", as wrong.
The Philippines
At some Filipino weddings, money dances are usually announced; men march in front of the bride, pinning money on her clothes or scarf, then dancing with her. Same with men, only women lined up instead. Money embedded or embedded into the newly married couple's attire represents the desire that good fortune is "rain" over them, while also helping the couple financially as they begin their life together.
See also
- Wedding and customs traditions
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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