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The Money Dance - A Filipino and Hispanic Tradition

I’m having a “Money Dance” at our wedding in September.  I’m of Filipino descent and born in Canada.  My fiancé is Czech but came here as a child.

Filipino weddings have adopted the “Money Dance” from the Hispanics and it’s actually expected at Filipino weddings.

The Czech tradition has the bride carrying a small blanket like a baby.  The guests come up to her and put money in the small basket as a symbol of supporting the start of the couple’s new family.

I’ve been to over 125 weddings (I perform at weddings) over the years.  The most successful money dance in terms of not boring your guests to tears as well as  in terms of $ is to:
1)  Not forget to bring the straight pins with plastic ball tips.
2)  Have the MC introduce the money dance with an explanation of the tradition as to not offend those who don’t know about the tradition.
3)  Most importantly, have people dance around the bride and groom doing the Money Dance.  This way, guests aren’t just sitting around watching the lineup of guests wanting to dance with the bride or groom.�
This also works in collecting more money because guests will be more inclined to dance with the bride or groom if more people are on the dance floor - PLUS the Money Dance can go on for more songs as it’s not slowing down the party.

–  Will you be having the Money Dance at your wedding?
–  Does the Money Dance sound greedy?  Or a good way to show support for the couple?