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Posted by MrsLarrea2B

Mis queridas novias!

I am Erika, 100% Peruvian, FH's name is Gustavo he is Dominican, Honduran and Ecuadorian. Glad to see this thread

Just wondering, is anyone having a hard time explaining to people what an 'adult reception' means?

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Psshhh, I tried explaining to my mom that i was having absolutely NO kids at the RH and she was like oh thats not right cause then people dont wanna go Ugh. Im like oh well they can stay home also.. No way in this century that im having kids.

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Posted by LnF0405

Ok so I think i am the only dominican not doing DOminican Cake, I just don't like it..

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lol...I'm sure you're not the only one. My only problem with Dominican cake is that sometimes it can be too rich, so I'm going to see if I can request the baker to make it lighter and flufier.

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Posted by RadiantBride

Here is a picture of the cake.

It was made in Washington Heights (I didnt care how far it was because the cake is really good.)

The name of the place is Biscocho de Colores or something like that.
241 Sherman Ave
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-4747

It came out to be a little pricey but it was definitely worth it. (Then again I didnt know cake prices)

ETA: Cake pic

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omg thank you i was looking to maybe have one... how much was the cake?

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Posted by RadiantBride

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Posted by SpringBride2010

lol...i know what you mean...but i might get my Grooms cake from like a Dominican baker because the bakers at Valencia are terrible now and i love the fillings that Dominican cakes and Valencia cakes have. I'll probably go to Corona because that's where i live by.

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Where in Corona? Please not Nitin, they turned horrible over the years. And I think they actually closed.

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Oh no please don't say that....lol...i guess i would have to look at some other place.

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by RadiantBride

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Posted by SpringBride2010

Me too i too feel too Americanized, i'm Puerto Rican. I understand Spanish but speak it bad unfortunately and FH forget about him he can't speak at all just a few words lol..I'll definitely have salsa, merengue, samba probably some reggaeton lol....I wish i could incorporate some traditional stuff, but i just don't know what.

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Dont feel bad besides cake and music I didnt incorporate anything really. It really isnt me and I know DH would have been like .
Its your wedding and you should do the things that you feel comfortable with.

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lol...i know what you mean...but i might get my Grooms cake from like a Dominican baker because the bakers at Valencia are terrible now and i love the fillings that Dominican cakes and Valencia cakes have. I'll probably go to Corona because that's where i live by.

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Def. do not feel bad about not incorporating traditional stuff....it's your day to incorporate or not incorporate what you want . I'm doing something but not a ton of stuff. FH is not Latino so I'm concious of that and will incorporate traditions that i've always wanted both Latino and American.

As for the cake I'm not doing my wedding cake as dominican cake..but we want to have it at our rehearsal dinner, Fh likes it as much as i do . (RADIANT BRIDE your cake looked beautiful!!!)

I posted threads a while back asking for recommendations of bakeries. I think along with the place RadiantBride recommended there's a good selection of places:

Here are the links for those threads:Dominican Cake 1


Dominican Cake 2

Dominican Cake 3

Re: Official Latina Brides Thread

This thread has been buuuuuuusy!!! I went to bed yesterday and there wasnt even a full pg of posts, and I wake up this morning and its three pages long... YAY. but then im like omg what did i miss? I gotta catch up!

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Hmmm...I think I'll look into Padrinos the boda...I can always use the $$ help lol

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Posted by MrsLarrea2B

Mis queridas novias!

I am Erika, 100% Peruvian, FH's name is Gustavo he is Dominican, Honduran and Ecuadorian. Glad to see this thread

Just wondering, is anyone having a hard time explaining to people what an 'adult reception' means?

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hey erika whats up i tried to write to before :/ did you get the BM dresses?
well we tired but jeff is haitain and he has a big family including 1st cousins we have to invite

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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That's nice to know, who would you have usually like aunts and uncles? Hmm not a bad idea i could use the extra cash too lol

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Hmmm...I think I'll look into Padrinos the boda...I can always use the $$ help lol

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My mom told me about padrinos but i feel awkward asking them. Dont wanna make it look like i just want it for money :) and who do you ask anyone? does it have to be a family memeber?

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

This thread has been buuuuuuusy!!! I went to bed yesterday and there wasnt even a full pg of posts, and I wake up this morning and its three pages long... YAY. but then im like omg what did i miss? I gotta catch up!

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Its the morning crowd. Us 9-5'ers keep LIW busy alll dayyyy

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Posted by gisellav

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Hmmm...I think I'll look into Padrinos the boda...I can always use the $$ help lol

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My mom told me about padrinos but i feel awkward asking them. Dont wanna make it look like i just want it for money :) and who do you ask anyone? does it have to be a family memeber?

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I think it should be someone you're close to and who can financially contribute. My dad has been a Padrino a few times and my mom as well. I don't know why I didn't think of doing it before.

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by gisellav

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

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Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Hmmm...I think I'll look into Padrinos the boda...I can always use the $$ help lol

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My mom told me about padrinos but i feel awkward asking them. Dont wanna make it look like i just want it for money :) and who do you ask anyone? does it have to be a family memeber?

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I think it should be someone you're close to and who can financially contribute. My dad has been a Padrino a few times and my mom as well. I don't know why I didn't think of doing it before.

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do they have to do something in the ceremony? how do you incorporate them in the wedding

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Posted by RadiantBride

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

This thread has been buuuuuuusy!!! I went to bed yesterday and there wasnt even a full pg of posts, and I wake up this morning and its three pages long... YAY. but then im like omg what did i miss? I gotta catch up!

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Its the morning crowd. Us 9-5'ers keep LIW busy alll dayyyy

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me too this morning it was few posts lol.. this is great

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Posted by bluekat16

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by RadiantBride

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Posted by SpringBride2010

Me too i too feel too Americanized, i'm Puerto Rican. I understand Spanish but speak it bad unfortunately and FH forget about him he can't speak at all just a few words lol..I'll definitely have salsa, merengue, samba probably some reggaeton lol....I wish i could incorporate some traditional stuff, but i just don't know what.

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Dont feel bad besides cake and music I didnt incorporate anything really. It really isnt me and I know DH would have been like .
Its your wedding and you should do the things that you feel comfortable with.

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lol...i know what you mean...but i might get my Grooms cake from like a Dominican baker because the bakers at Valencia are terrible now and i love the fillings that Dominican cakes and Valencia cakes have. I'll probably go to Corona because that's where i live by.

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Def. do not feel bad about not incorporating traditional stuff....it's your day to incorporate or not incorporate what you want . I'm doing something but not a ton of stuff. FH is not Latino so I'm concious of that and will incorporate traditions that i've always wanted both Latino and American.

As for the cake I'm not doing my wedding cake as dominican cake..but we want to have it at our rehearsal dinner, Fh likes it as much as i do . (RADIANT BRIDE your cake looked beautiful!!!)

I posted threads a while back asking for recommendations of bakeries. I think along with the place RadiantBride recommended there's a good selection of places:

Here are the links for those threads:Dominican Cake 1


Dominican Cake 2

Dominican Cake 3

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Aww thank you for the threads...i've just been thinking about having some traditional stuff because it would be nice but not go overboard with it. I just didn't really know what i could incorporate

Re: Official Latina Brides Thread

Here are some explanations of some of the wedding traditions:

he Arras (13 Gold Coins)

The madrina de arras holds the 13 coins the bridegroom presents to the bride. The coins, or arrhea, was a Roman custom of breaking gold or silver, one half to be kept by the woman and the other half by the man, as a pledge of marriage. Thirteen gold coins (arras) are given to the bride by the bridegroom, signifying he will support her. Often presented in ornate boxes or gift trays, this represents the brides dowry and holds good wishes for prosperity. These coins become a part of their family heirloom.

The number 13 represents Christ and his 12 apostles. The coins are presented to the minister by a friend or relative (usually the purchaser). The minister then blesses the coins. The coins are then placed on a tray and handed to an assistant to be held until later in the ceremony. Near the end of the ceremony the box and coins are given to the minister who places the coins in the box and hands them to the groom.

The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. The groom will then pour the coins into the bride's cupped hands and places the box on top. The symbolism, which may be explained by the officiant, is that the Groom recognizes his responsibility as a provider, and pledges his ability to support and care for her. Acceptance by the bride means taking that trust and confidence unconditionally with total dedication and prudence.

The Lasso

The Lasso is associated with a wedding prayer during the ceremony. As part of the ceremony to symbolize unity, a large loop of rosary beads is placed in a figure eight shape around the necks of the couple after they have exchanged their vows. The symbolism of the lasso is to show the union and protection of marriage.

Special additional members of the wedding party may be in charge of 'lassoing' the Bride and Groom together after they kneel for the wedding prayer. They drape what is usually a white satin circle of cord around the shoulders of the kneeling Bride and Groom, groom's shoulder's first. The lasso may also be tied around their wrists. The couple wears the lasso throughout the remainder of the service. The loop is symbolic of their love which should bind the couple together everyday as they equally share the responsibility of marriage for the rest of their lives.

At the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed by the couple which placed the lasso on the couple. The lasso is given to the Bride as a momento of her becoming the mistress of the groom's heart and home and shows their promise to always be together side-by-side

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Posted by gisellav

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by gisellav

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Posted by LvnMrT

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by MrsCastanedain09

Hey Chicas!
I'm Diana and am really glad to see this thread
I'm Mexican American, FH is Costa Rican and Peruvian.

We are incorporating lots:

Mass will be 80% in Spanish
We will have Padrinos de Boda
I will wear a mantilla veil and wear a dress made in Spain (Pronovias)
We're doing the rosary lasso and presenting flowers to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

We're also having Mariachi's perform during dinner...my Big Fat Latino Wedding!

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Hello!!!!!! I never heard of Padrinos de Boda, that sounds really interesting. Everything sounds really really nice

---

Padrinos de boda, can be helpful My mom says the padrinos pay for the wedding cake and some of the flowers. Since my cake comes with the RH, hes offered to pay for the photog and flowers.

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Hmmm...I think I'll look into Padrinos the boda...I can always use the $$ help lol

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My mom told me about padrinos but i feel awkward asking them. Dont wanna make it look like i just want it for money :) and who do you ask anyone? does it have to be a family memeber?

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I think it should be someone you're close to and who can financially contribute. My dad has been a Padrino a few times and my mom as well. I don't know why I didn't think of doing it before.

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do they have to do something in the ceremony? how do you incorporate them in the wedding

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They participate in the wedding ceremony. I think they are the witnesses when you sign the certificate...that's pretty much all I've seen them do. lol

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Posted by SpringBride2010

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Posted by gisellav

Hi my fellow LATINAS:) my name is Gisella but everyone calls me Gigi
i was born in peru but came here when i was like 5..
im so happy some posted this up :)

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Nice to meet you !!!! I was also looking for a latina thread and decided wow we don't even have one so i decided what the heck why not do one lol

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THank YOu

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Here is an article from the knot with some of the explanations:

Latin-American Weddings: A Roundup of Traditions

Felicitaciones! You're getting married. We've got some great ideas from Latin America to help make your fiesta fabulous.

A DONDE CASARSE? (WHERE TO MARRY)
Choose a meaningful spot for your wedding. Look for a place that holds Latin-American significance, such as a cultural museum, an important church, a historical site, or a Latin-owned restaurant. Or look for a site with a Latin feel, like a Spanish mission, a hacienda, or even the tropical foliage in a local botanical garden. And don't forget about the decorations: use brightly colored linens, flowers, and pottery. You can even hang pinatas from the ceiling. At Puerto Rican weddings, a doll dressed in a bridal gown is placed at the head table.

PARA LA NOVIA (FOR THE BRIDE)
Trying to decide on your vestido de bodas (wedding dress)? For a subtle Latin feel consider wearing a dramatic mantilla veil, or a slim dress with a bolero jacket. Or look for a dress with Flamenco-style ruffles at the hem. Need something blue? Brides in many Latin-American countries wear a light blue petticoat or slip beneath their dresses. White not your color? Well, in Spain, brides wear black dresses to show their devotion until death. Touches of red and black, for both bride and groom, also add a Latin touch. But, if this seems like too much for you to handle, consider dressing your wedding party in red and black.

LA PROCESION (THE PROCESSION)
Who's walking you down the aisle? At Argentinean weddings, the bride is escorted by her father. There are no bridesmaids or groomsmen, and only the couple's parents and godparents stand with them at the altar. Similarly, in Chile, only the parents stand at the altar with the couple.

ARRAS (COINS)
During Catholic ceremonies in Spain, Panama, and Mexico, the groom presents the bride with 13 gold coins, known as Arras, to represent his ability to support the bride. The coins are blessed by the priest and passed through the hands of the newlyweds several times, ending up with the bride. Want to make the ritual a little more balanced? Consider giving each other coins, to symbolize shared responsibility.

LOS ANILLOS (THE RINGS)
Not everyone waits until their big day to get their wedding bands. In Chile, engaged couples wear rings on their right hand until they are married and switch to the left hand after the wedding. Argentinean couples also exchange rings when they get engaged.

MADRINAS Y PADRINOS (GODPARENTS)
Throughout Latin America, specially chosen godparents guide couples through their wedding ceremony. In Mexico, madrinas and padrinos serve as wedding sponsors, supporting the couple both financially and spiritually. In Bolivia and Equador, compadres or compadrazgo are chosen either at birth or marriage. They play a large role in the wedding, and continue to support the couple throughout their lives.

ATE EL NUDO (TIE THE KNOT)
In Guatemala, the couple binds themselves together during the ceremony with a silver rope. Mexican couples perform a similar ritual, where a rosary or white rope is wound around their shoulders in a figure eight to symbolize their union. While the couple is bound together, the priest may recite the following: 'Let the union of binding together this rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary be an inspiration to you both. Remember the holiness necessary to preserve your new family can only be obtained by mutual sacrifice and love.'

BEBIDAS (DRINKS)
Time to celebrate! Have your bartender mix up a giant batch of sangria, a delicious punch made from a secret combination of wine, brandy, sugar, fruit, and seltzer. Or serve a selection of Latin-American cocktails such as Caipirinha, a Brazilian potion of fresh lime juice, sugar, and sugar cane liquor; and the time-tested Cuban favorite, rum and Coke. As for wine, Chile, Argentina, and Spain all produce excellent white, red, and sparkling wines. For non-alcoholic drinks, Mexican sodas come in a variety of tropical flavors, and batidos are popular fruit shakes made from fresh fruit, ice and milk. And dont forget to serve some strong cafe con leche with your wedding cake.

COMIDAS LATINAS (LATIN FOOD)
For appetizers, try pasteles, Puerto Rican meat patties, or empanadas, Colombian pastries stuffed with meat and vegetables. Spanish tapas make perfect appetizers. These bite-sized morsels come in an astounding variety, such as pickles, olives, spicy veggies, cheeses, omelets, garlic shrimp, and chunks of grilled peasant bread. For real Latin-American flavor set up stations of make-your-own fajitas and tacos. Other must-have dishes include rice and beans, paella, arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), ropa vieja (beef stew), and plantains (fried bananas). And for dessert? Flan, of course. This delicious custard made from milk, eggs, vanilla, and caramelized sugar is the perfect way to end the night. In Mexico, Panama, and throughout the Caribbean, traditional wedding cakes are made with nuts and dried fruit, and are soaked in lots of rum. Ask local Spanish and Latino restaurants if they do catering, and you're on your way.

BAILEMOS (LET'S DANCE)
There is an endless variety of Latin music to choose from: salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, and samba, to name just a few. For a really dramatic first dance, take some tango lessons before your big day, and surprise your guests with a performance. Hire a Mexican mariachi group or Cuban big band to get everyone dancing. Before the dancing really begins at Mexican weddings, guests gather around the couple in a heart-shaped ring. Cuban weddings often include a money dance, in which each man who dances with the bride attaches money to her gown.

REGALOS (GIFTS)
In Puerto Rico, small favors, called capias, are presented to the guests in a receiving line. They are made of feathers tied with ribbon and printed with the couple's names and wedding date. For your wedding, you can give guests little Mexican wedding cookies wrapped in tulle, Spanish fans, a volume of Pablo Neruda's love poems, or note cards with paintings by Frida Kahlo or Diego Rivera tied with ribbon. If you're up for it, the little bride and groom skeletons used during the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, which is really a celebration of life) would be perfect favors.

DONDE ESTAN? (WHERE ARE THEY?)
Can't wait for the honeymoon to begin? Well, in Venezuela, it isn't uncommon for a couple to sneak away from their own reception. But no one gets upset once they discover the newlyweds are missing -- it's actually considered good luck.