There is no shortage of traditions associated with weddings. Bridal showers, bachelor parties, tossing bouquets and garters, the cutting of the cake, and so on are just a few examples. It seems that nearly every aspect of a wedding is steeped in tradition and ceremony, the original meanings and significance of which are now lost to the ages. But there is one tradition whose significance is not lost on anyone. Its importance is so intuitive and universal that it transcends the barriers of culture and language and time. It is the tradition of the first dance.