What’s the proper way to handle the money dance at a wedding abroad?

[Madison52]

I’ve been invited to a wedding in another country where the tradition is for guests to pin money onto the couple’s attire during a specific dance. I’m worried about getting the amount or the timing wrong, and I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone by handling the bills clumsily when it’s my turn. Has anyone else navigated this kind of custom?

[AndrewM]

I did this at a wedding abroad last year. I folded two small notes into a neat rectangle, kept them in my sleeve, and slid them onto the couple’s outfit during a quiet moment with a quick bow. It felt hokey at first, but it seemed fine in the photos.

[Sofia.S]

First time I blundered, I fumbled and dropped a bill. Someone nearby cracked a joke and helped me recover the moment. After that I practiced the motion at home in front of a mirror and kept the stack small.

[WilliamMJ]

Maybe the whole thing isn't really about the bills. It feels like a tiny performance to show support in a moment of joy. I started thinking of it as a social cue rather than a transaction. Is that the real problem—whether the gesture matters more than the amount?