When I opened my retail store 14 years ago I did not know what a babushka was. It is worn during the part of the wedding reception when the bride “dances” for money gifts. It is a MONEY MAKER for the bride, usually making HUNDREDS of dollars. The maid of honor wears an apron with deep pockets to collect the money handed to her while the person paying dances with the bride.
We have customers that drive more than an hour just to purchase the BABUSHKA. In fact, a grandma & grandpa of the bride drove 50 minutes for a babushka for their granddaughter and ended up buying two because their other granddaughter is getting married next year. Our prices on babushkas range from $12.95 – 14.95
Tags: apron, babushka, money dance, polish dance, reception
November 6, 2008 at 8:23 pm
My nephew is getting married in Florida on Nov 29. We are all from Wilkes-Barre. We thought it would be fun to introduce this charming part of a Wilkes-Barre Slovak/Polish wedding to his wedding. We are from all over the country but just the research to find out about it and get the “trinkets” has been such fun and full of memories of our own weddings in Wilkes-Barre! Fun to have finally found the right babushka! . . .and in Shavertown!!
November 16, 2008 at 8:24 pm
hi Sandee! Thanks for your comment. How did you find out about our blog? We’re just getting started in the blogging space and are looking to spread the word about Bridal Trinkets!