La Vibora de La Mar (the Sea Snake Dance) is a song and dance where the bride and groom stand on chairs opposite one another and form an arch, which guests pass through while holding hands and dancing. The goal is to not break the snake formation, and that gets harder as the music gets faster. The dance represents the strength of the newly married couple as they prepare to face life's challenges. As soon as the groom is knocked down the dance stops.

One of the most hilarious and showy Mexican wedding traditions is a so-called “el muertito”. During the reception, male guests lift the groom over the shoulders of all and then toss him several times into the air. Sometimes, the guests take off his shoes and put money and gifts into them.

The money dance (sometimes called a dollar dance in the United States) is another Mexican wedding tradition. For this tradition, guests at the wedding reception have bills ready to pin on the couple in exchange for a dance. Some will simply throw the cash on the dance floor. The significance is to wish the couple luck and abundance in their marriage.