Planning a Mexican/American wedding... - The PASH Wedding Forums and Message Boards

desines · #1 02-19-2007, 05:45 PM

Hi. I am new to this forum. I am planning a wedding for Sept.15 2007. My fiancee is Mexican and I am American. I want to find some good ideas to try to incorporate both our traditions into the wedding. It's going to be a tricky situation...No one in my family speaks Spanish, most of my fiancee's friends and family dont speak alot of English. I have looked into the lasso, that sounds like a nice idea. I would like to have Spanish music and foods at the reception as well as American, but I don't want to leave anyone in the dark either! Any help as far as websites etc., would be appreciated. Thanks.

NovemberGal · #2 02-19-2007, 08:13 PM

I have heard of some couples having the ceremony performed in both languages, which might be a great way to incorporate both. And/or have the program printed in both languages, so that everyone can follow along no matter which language they speak.

I would suggest doing some research into the types of traditions involved (for example, there aren't really "American" traditions, except very general ones...bouquet toss, garter, first dance, I suppose...and I didn't do either of the first two, myself...but there are several very specific Mexican ones) and which of them really resonate with the two of you. That's a good starting place, anyway. You could put explanations of the importance or meaning behind the ones you choose in the program, for those folks who wouldn't be familiar with them.

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Heather · #3 02-19-2007, 09:36 PM

I agree with November - great ideas.

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Julz518 · #4 02-20-2007, 02:00 PM

I attended an Indian (from India, not Native American) wedding a couple of years ago. The ceremony and everything was conducted in their tribe's language, but then throughout the "priest" would stop and exmplain what was going on and being said (the groom didn't understand the language either).

If you aren't too concerned about tradition and formality, maybe you could do something like that? Have the Pastor conduct the ceremony in English, but then have a Spanish translator explain what's going on.

I think you will find TONS of ideas for the food and decor! I'm sure it will be a lot of fun! Good Luck!

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litlbit · #5 02-21-2007, 02:27 AM

I saw an article about a Cinco de Mayo wedding on here.
www.favorideas.com
I didn't check it out, but the other stuff on their site has been pretty helpful so far.