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Beginner January 2019

Is anyone else having a Mexican American wedding?

Ashley, on October 13, 2018 at 2:42 AM Posted in Planning 1 5

My FH is mexican and the majority of our guests will be also. What are some things I could add to make it more of a mix and not just a traditional american wedding? We are doing mexican food and there will also be lots of bachata, latino music, and a dollar dance.

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Latest activity by Maricarmen, on October 15, 2018 at 4:18 PM
  • Kenisha
    Champion June 2019
    Kenisha ·
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    Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾

    What ethnicity or nationality is your FH?

    For example if he’s Irish ☘️, you could incorporate some Irish traditions.
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  • Maricarmen
    Expert September 2019
    Maricarmen ·
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    Definitely the dollar dance where they pin the money to you.
    Also idk what part of Mexico he is but we do the ”víbora de la mar”. The bride and the groom both stand on chairs across from each other in the middle of dance floor enough space where you each hold one side of your veil or hands. The women at the wedding all hold hands in a chain and pretty much dance and run or speed walk lol under the veil and around the tables. After the ladies the men do it which normally gets crazy so people have to pretty much hold you guys to not fall. Technically the people running are supposed to bump into you 2. This symbolizes the problems that are gonna hit you and you guys having to hold on tight no matter what.
    Honestly this is what I’m mostly excited for at Mexican weddings. My FH and I are both Mexican so we are definitely doing this.
    How exciting! Congratulations!
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  • Sam
    Master August 2024
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    Hi Ashley! Welcome to the WeddingWire Community! You may find it helpful to check out these articles for more ways to incorporate your Mexican heritage into your wedding:

    12 Mexican Wedding Ideas to Celebrate Your Heritage

    5 Major Mexican Wedding Traditions, Explained

    I hope you find these helpful! I can't wait to hear what you come up with! Smiley heart

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    Beginner January 2019
    Ashley ·
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    Omg that sounds soooo exciting! My future in laws are from Leon but my husband is very Americanized so he doesn’t know many traditional things to do! Thank you so much 💓 and congratulations to you!
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  • Maricarmen
    Expert September 2019
    Maricarmen ·
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    No problem! Thank you! You can literally YouTube it. I’m sure you’ll find videos!
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