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Latin and Mexican Weddings Customs and Traditions

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Latin and Mexican Weddings Customs and Traditions

Latin & Mexican wedding customs and traditions are very symbolic and many are being integrated into other than Mexican weddings. Brides and grooms asking to learn about Mexican and Latin wedding customs and traditions prompted the writing of this article. If you can add, please send us the me any information you have.

Who Pays for Wedding

Both families are involved in planning the wedding and help with all the expenses.

Sponsors of the wedding, such as parents, grandparents, godparents other relatives and friends as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen, provide money for the wedding costs, or pay for something specific for the ceremony or the party which follows. In the Mexican tradition the wedding bridesmaids and groomsmen are paired and each pair is considered for a different role in the wedding ceremony.

One pair provide the bouquet for the bride. Another furnishes the Lazo which is a special symbolic rosary used to show the unification of the couple during the ceremony. Yet another pair brings the 13 silver or gold coins - Arras - in a special basket or box for the ceremony and if there are only 3 pairs, they also provide the kneeling pillows for the bride and groom to kneel upon during the wedding mass.

Wedding Invitations

In the Mexican tradition, the wedding invitaions that are in usually in Spanish and English, list the parents of both the bride and groom as those inviting the guests to the wedding. All of the wedding attendants and contributors are listed on the wedding invitation and their special contributions noted. Information about the reception and dance are either printed on the invitation or included separately. The guests must remember to bring the entire invitation to gain admittance to the festivities.

Lazo - Lasso

A lazo (lasso), is a large rosary, a ribbon or a decorated cord that is symbolically draped around the necks or shoulders of the bride and the groom, groom first. It is placed in a horizontal figure eight (infinity) while they are kneeling at the altar, to affirm their union and their commitment to always be together side-by-side. The lazo is associated with a wedding prayer and takes place during the ceremony, after the bride and groom have exchanged their vows. Optionally, the lazo may be tied around their wrists.

The couple wears the lasso throughout the remainder of the service.

At the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed and is given to the Bride as a keepsake.

Though not a Latin country, a wedding ceremony in New Mexico features the Infinity Loops (Lasso) placed around the necks of the bride and the groom, to symbolize their never-ending love.

Arras - Thirteen gold coins

The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins blessed by the priest. The 13 coins represent the Christ and his 12 apostles. The Arras is given to the bride as a symbol of the unquestionable trust and confidence the groom has in her.

Most often, he presents them in an ornate box, a silver or gold jewelry box, or on a silver or gold gift tray.

Doing so, he also pledges to be a good provider and to support and care for his bride as she becomes his wife.

By accepting these arras, the bride pronounces her unconditional trust and confidence in her groom.

These coins become a part of their family heirloom.

Wedding Music Dance and Celebration

Latino's love music, dance and celebrations was incorporated into the festivities which follow the religious ceremony.

Money Dance

Originating from most European countries, the money dance has become so popular across all weddings that a special Purse - Money Bag is one of the items present with the wedding accessories collection. Called in Canada the dollar dance, is where male guests "pay" to dance with the bride. Various methods are used by different cultures. In some, the bride carries a Purse and the dancers place monetary bills in it, in others the dancers pin the bills on the wedding gown, yet in others, the maid of honor wears an apron and collects the money given by the guests to dance with the bride. In all traditions, the guests are expected to be generous when "paying" for a dance with the bride. since the money collected is to be used by the newly weds on their honeymoon and for setting a household. The money dance is so widely accepted as an integral part of a wedding, that most guests anticipate that it will be included in the celebration providing a way for brides and grooms to generate cash without requesting or even suggesting money as wedding gifts.

Wedding Attire

Brides in many Latin-American countries wear a light blue slip beneath their dresses. Ties and cummerbunds of the groomsmen match the colors of the bridesmaids' dresses. The flower girls and ring bearer may be dressed as miniature versions of the bride and groom.

Wedding Colors

The bride chooses the wedding colors and they dominate. The wedding cake is decorated in her wedding colors. The cars used by, or for the attendants are also decorated with matching colored ribbon and paper flowers. The ceremony site and the pew bows are decorated with flowers and bows in the wedding colors as are the flowers or petals on the bridal path. The reception site also reflects use of the colors chosen by the bride .

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Plaza Antique Reception Halls

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Plaza Antique Reception Halls

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Plaza Antique is a reception complex housing five elegant banquet and reception halls as well as a catering service on two floors, with a capacity for up to 600 people. Plaza Antique offers reception halls and catering services for corporate and conference meetings as well for social events and weddings. Plaza Antique provides spacious and elegant reception halls and meeting halls located in close proximity to Montreal’s most photographed land marks, the Olympic Stadium and Botanical Garden. There corporate meeting packages are flexible and can be modified to suit your needs and budget.

They offer

Three meeting packages that can be tailored to your event;
Five reception halls with in-house professional event planners;
Free parking and Valet parking service;
Rentals and ceremonies;
Reception hall décor and event concept services ;
Catering services for any size of interior or exterior event;
Holiday and corporate menus;
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The Plaza Antique corporate meeting menus are prepared by accredited professional chefs and use only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Plaza Antique provides the finest in exterior catering services at a reception location of your choice. They pride Them selves in making your party or reception an event to remember. Their menus provide Their customers with an exceptional selection, inspired by international cuisine and our passion for excellence. To maintain our stringent quality standards, all meals are prepared on-site in our state of the art kitchens. You can depend on the expertise of the food and beverage professionals to ensure high quality catering service and banquet service.

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For corporate or social events we provide in-house planning. Working with the best event planners in the business and the finest catering service in Montréal, we can guarantee the success of your event. All Their halls can be equipped with state of the art audio-visual equipment, microphones, podiums, presentation equipment, sound systems and more. For the finest in catering service, corporate and social events, Plaza Antique is the premier location for discerning customers.



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Bride and Groom’s First Dance Idea: A Candlelight Dance?

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Bride and Groom’s First Dance Idea: A Candlelight Dance?

A few weeks ago I was the DJ for Russian wedding and This couple had several unique ideas at their wedding, but most impressive was their very different approach to the Bride and Groom’s 1st dance. Everything was prearranged with me, the Master of Ceremonies, so I knew how to organize this special moment to make it easy for the guests and perfect for the Bride and Groom. We had all the guests, 150 in total, come up to the dance floor and make a big circle around the floor where the Bride and Groom would soon bask in this beautiful limelight. Then, the guests were given candles to light from the unity candle. The end result was truly moving. This was one of the prettiest 1st Dances I have ever seen in over 17 years of working as a Wedding DJ. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, you may want to consider this idea. You will need to check with your venue first, and most likely you’ll need some type of fire permit. I can’t offer much more advice on that but I can tell you that a Candlelight First Dance is stunning and truly unforgettable! Just take a look at that photo again.


Whether you’re looking for a location, a Wedding DJ, or other vendor for your wedding, we hope to hear from you, but also hope you’ll consider the Candlelight Dance for your special day. Happy Planning!


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Italian Wedding Traditions

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Italian Wedding Traditions

www.dj-chico.net calls for the bride to have five things with her on her wedding day – one more than Canadian /America tradition.

· Something old: this symbolizes the life she is leaving behind and the importance of the past, which must not be forgotten in her transition to her new life.

· Something new: this symbolizes the new life that is about to begin, representing new goals and the changes she will bring with her.

· Something borrowed: this represents the love of the people dear to her, who will be by her side as she moves from her old life to her new one.

· Something blue: in ancient times, blue was the color of purity, and it was also the color of wedding gowns.

· Something she has received as a gift: this is to remind her of the people she loves.

The wedding ring

The customs of wearing a ring on the left ring finger goes back to the ancient Egyptians. This ancient population believed there was a vein that went from the left ring finger straight to the heart: they were convinced that this was the vein through which sentiments flowed.

 

"Binding" the ring finger thus guaranteed fidelity.

To crown and seal the union between the bride and groom, the ancient Romans exchanged iron rings. In ancient Hebrew law, rings were even more important: it was thought that the wedding was valid only if rings were exchanged. In the Middle Ages, when the exchange of rings had not yet become a fully entrenched habit, the "ring" was exquisitely crafted and extremely value, and the groom often gave the bride three rings.

In some regions of Italy, the wedding band is also referred to as "vera", a Veneto-Slavic term that means "fidelity". It is customary to engrave the date of the wedding inside the ring, adding the bride's name inside the groom's ring and his name inside her ring.

As tradition would have it, the groom pays for the rings and keeps them until they are exchanged, but often the best man and maid of honor are the ones to give the couple the rings. Ring-bearers then bring them to the altar to be blessed. The most common types are the plain wedding band, which can be rounded or flat. Those who prefer something less traditional can choose one with several rings, or can opt for a ring with a small diamond or even a whole row of diamonds.

The wedding Gown

The tradition of a white wedding gown dates to the nineteenth century, and it represents virginity and purity.
In ancient Rome, brides instead wore yellow and orange veils. Chinese women dressed in red, which is still the color worn by Indian brides today. Long bard brides would wear a black tunic, while well-to-do Byzantine brides wore red silk gowns embroidered with gold and gemstones. In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, wedding gowns were very colorful and could thus also be worn later for special celebrations.
The most common color was red, because it was thought to ensure fertility. Today, white and beige are the most popular colors.

 

The wedding Veil

During Roman times, weddings were often contracted between families for political or financial reasons, and the betrothed couple never laid eyes on each other until their wedding day. Consequently, the bride would cover her face until the end of the ceremony to prevent the groom from seeing her – and perhaps stopping the rites! In several regions of Italy, it is traditional to hand down the wedding veil from generation to generation.

Confetti (candied almonds)

By tradition, in ancient times these delicacies were bundled in precious little bags of tulle (lace is used today) for the wedding day. They had to be white and always came in odd numbers (generally five) to represent the qualities that must always be part of the life of the new couple:

· Health
· Fertility
· Longevity
· Happiness
· Wealth

Tradition in Italian weddings calls for the couple to walk amidst the tables after the cake has been cut. The groom holds a silver tray with the confetti and the bride uses a silver spoon to offer them to guests – always distributing an odd number.

The Dowry

According to tradition, throughout the entire first year of marriage the groom was not supposed to pay for any clothing for his wife. As a result, the bride's family would provide her with clothing, linens and accessories.

Wedding Favors

According to tradition, classic favors are made of crystal, silver or Limoges porcelain. More importantly, everyone must receive the same wedding favor: there are no friends or relatives who are considered more important than others.

Wedding Rice

During pagan times, rice would be thrown at the couple to symbolize a shower of fertility.


The Wedding Bouquet

According to tradition, the bouquet is the last gift a man would give to his promised bride, thus ending the betrothal stage. The groom customarily sends it to the bride's house on the morning of the wedding, although often it is the bride who chooses it, as it must match her gown. In some countries, the bouquet is a gift from the future mother-in-law. At the end of the reception, the bride tosses the bouquet to a group of all the unmarried girls on hand: the one who gets the bouquet will marry within a year's time.

The custom of bedecking the bride with flowers is a very ancient one, and it comes from the Arab wedding world. Here, on her wedding day the bride would be decorated with delicate white flowers – orange blossoms – to symbolize fertility. This custom came about to represent the hope that the woman would bear many children.
For the ancient Egyptians weddings, the bride would be decorated with fragrant flowers and aromatic herbs to keep evil spirits away.

The Bridesmaids

The ancient Egyptians believed that on the wedding day, evil spirits would gather where the marriage was being celebrated in order to ruin the happy atmosphere. Therefore, the bride's girlfriends would dress in opulent gowns and follow the bride in order to confuse the evil spirits: unable to recognize the bride, these spirits could not wish any misfortune on her.

The Honeymoon

In ancient Rome, the bridal couple would eat honey for the duration of "one moon" after the wedding (perhaps to recoup from the long wedding day!). This has led to the custom of using the term "honeymoon" to refer to the beginning of the newlyweds' life together.

And more...

The tradition of carrying the bride across the threshold also comes from ancient Rome. It was done to prevent the bride from tripping, which was a sign of misfortune as it meant that the gods did not want to welcome her. By tradition, the bride and groom must not speak to each other before the wedding ceremony.
Orange blossoms symbolize purity and virginity. The groom is supposed to give his fiancée a small bouquet tied with a white ribbon.

Centuries ago, a man would kidnap the woman he wanted and get away on horseback, gripping her with his left arm and using his right arm to lead his steed from the village. To defend his beloved, he would also use his right arm to hold weapons.

In some countries, the night before the wedding the groom organizes a serenade under the bride's window. He is accompanied by friends and relatives – and naturally a musician with a violin, guitar or accordion. At the end of the serenade, the bride's parents offer the entourage a rich buffet to thank them.


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