Couples from different religions, customs, and places of the world come to us to seek our expertise to bring their vision and romance to life. While there are some shared traditions, Latin America is full of diverse communities, accents, histories, and cultural practices. From traditional food and dance, every country has its own signature wedding must-haves. But one thing that all Latin Americans have in common, is the love for lively celebrations and the importance of family and friends.
First things first, couples have different relationships and connections to their roots and traditions. Some couples may want a full traditional Cuban wedding, while others may only want some traditional Mexican wedding staples with a mixture of other modern traditions.
Another big aspect of your work with Latinx couples is helping them navigate what speaks to them and communicating those things with family members. Latin America is predominantly Catholic, so for many families, it is an essential part of the tradition to get married in a Catholic church. Modern couples sometimes stray away and choose other venues that are significant to them, such as haciendas, historical sites, museums, gardens, etc.
Couples may still want to incorporate religious elements into the wedding, like having a Catholic priest officiate, but not all priests are willing to marry someone outside of the church.
The members of the wedding party are the padrinos —the godparents of the couple, and the flower girl and ring bearer. The padrinos are usually married themselves and chosen by the couple as special mentors in their married life. The padrinos also sponsor the lazo and arras.
