Dollar Dance
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Dollar Dance is a wedding reception tradition, Polish in its roots, whereby guests at a reception pay to dance with the bride and/or groom. The purpose of this was to give the couple a little extra cash to spend on their honeymoon or in their new joint life. Contributions could be pinned to a sash or put in a purse or apron (for the bride), and could be of any amount, or none, as determined by the donor. The dance has its roots in this country in the early 1900s in immigrant neighborhoods and has continued in blue-collar neighborhoods. While it can be seen as tacky or even symbolic of prostitution in some eyes, it's not meant as such. It is merely a way to give the bride and groom a last gift before they head off on their honeymoon. Some wedding guests look forward to the dollar dance as a chance to offer their best wishes personally to the bride and groom. If you aren't sure about it, try to recall other weddings you've been to (if it's a family wedding) or ask someone. Generally the dance is organized by the Best Man as part of his duties.
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