Mezinka question

Father of the Bride asks....

Is it customary to dance the Mezinka only when the last child is married? We have only one daughter, and she is getting married soon. Is there something special to symbolize this, does Mezinka "apply" here?

Thanks,
Jake in Miami

Dear Jake

Thank you for you question. Technically, your daughter is your first and last. So, of course you and your wife can enjoy the custom of Mezinka. Yes, it applies.

The bride and groom place a crown of flowers on the heads of the parents and dance around the parents while the band plays the Mezinka song. All the wedding guests line up and approach the happy parents, words of congratulations are issued and much kissing.

Mazel Tov!
Rabbi Andrea Frank