Benefits of doing special dances backward at a wedding Weddings are all about making memories, and nothing captures the essence of love, family, and celebration quite like the special dances. Traditionally, we see the newlyweds share their romantic first dance, followed by the sentimental moments between the bride and her father, and the groom with his mother. But what if you shook things up a bit and did these dances backward? Picture this: starting your special dances with the parent dances—first the groom with his mother, then the bride with her father—and then bringing the bride and groom together