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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
Member since 5/05 30683 total posts
Name: D
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
no, didnt have it..I thought it was too much
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Posted 11/13/07 12:30 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
Name: Lauren
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
I've only seen this once at my DH's cousin's wedding upstate. It was the "dollar dance" where people gave money to dance with the bride. I am pretty sure the couple kept the money.
So in a Greek wedding the band announces a money dance and then makes money off of it? Or am I not understanding correctly?
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Posted 11/13/07 12:34 PM |
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Ritse
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/06 711 total posts
Name: Who's asking?
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
It is done in my culture, not just for weddings but for all occassions that involves dancing. The celebrant/s always get to keep the money.
Also, the band is "sprayed" (that's the term we use) separately and get to keep that money.
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Posted 11/13/07 12:37 PM |
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Nayia
<3 <3 <3
Member since 10/07 1824 total posts
Name: Penny
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Re: Wedding Money Dance...the meaning
Hey all.... it was my wedding that brought up this post. and Yes now im back from my hoenymoon and catching up.
OK in the Greek Culture and tradition it is not considered a money dance. All we did was traditional Greek dances. However people throw money as a sign to wish us ( the couple) wealth, prosperity, good luck etc. BUT We did not keep a dollar of all the moeny that was thrown. The band keeps it all as a tip and the more money they see hitting hte floor the longer they will play. they will not stop until the money does.u guys dont even want to know how much it was... u will fall out of ur seats.
typically it is close family members and such that shower u in money but whoever wants can join in on the fun. Noone is obligated to do anything but dance drink, eat and have a good time. it is not considered a gift to the bride and groom... since they do not keep the $.
I know in other cultures there are money dances that are caled money dance but the Greeks dont have anything like that.
I hope this helped clear things up for people :o)
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Posted 11/24/07 10:37 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
Totally in love
Member since 8/06 12785 total posts
Name: Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
I'm glad that I saw your pictures because it really left an impression on me. I think it is a great custom and I am sure added to the festivities!!!!
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Posted 11/24/07 10:47 AM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
Member since 5/05 18163 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
If people throw money at me at my wedding i am KEEPING it
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Posted 11/24/07 11:27 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Wedding Money Dance
I'm from MI and this is a common thing there. It's referred to as the "Dollar Dance" and the bride and groom keep the money. In MI it's also customary to give a wedding gift, not money. If a gift of money is given, it's usually $100 or less.
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Posted 11/24/07 12:35 PM |
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