The Money Dance

When I show potential clients wedding albums, one that often comes up when showing that of Paul and Vanessa is what are they doing (on the page showing them and the money). It's called a money dance, and I'll use these photos from their wedding to explain on my blog.

During a long song, the bride and groom come to the dance floor and dance for a short time with people who give the paper money ($1, $5, etc.) In this photo a groomsman is putting money into Vanessa's purse (and on the left is a woman with money heading for the groom).


As the groom wouldn't carry a purse, the money ends up pinned to him, often in comical ways, check out the "tail" Paul has hanging from his shoulder.

Usually only the adults come up, but this little flower girl looked like she wanted to dance, too.

Luckily, someone gave her $1 and then it was finally her turn.


After the song is over, the bride and groom, and sometimes a helper or two, helps count the money. Couples often use it towards their honeymoon.