Throughout Latin America, godparents are chosen to guide couples through the ceremony. In Mexico, In Bolivia and Equador, "compadres" or "compadrazgo" are chosen at birth or marriage. They continue to support the couple throughout their lives.
Makes three Dozen Mexican Wedding Cookies
Try this easy recipe to create a wonderful traditional desert.
Mix one cup of butter and one half a cup of sugar.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of water.
Add two cups of all purpose flour and one cup of chopped almonds; mix until blended.
Cover and chill for three hours.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Form the dough into balls or crescents.
Place the cookie balls on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the pan to cool on wire racks. Once the cookies are cool, roll them in powered sugar.
These Mexican Wedding Cookies are from Willams Sonoma in case you don't want to make your own!
The bride and groom to exchange 13 gold coins to symbolize the sharing of fortune and wealth.
Mexican Wedding Shirt
Many Mexicans believe that the Guayabera was created in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico. This beautiful shirt with distinctive embroidery is perfect for a beach wedding!
Wedding Rosary Lazo (Lasso)
This tradition originated in Spain. A lasso (lazo) was used as a symbolized the sacramental union of marriage. Today, a double-looped rosary is often used as a lasso. It is put around the bride and groom to show that they are together for life.
The bride and groom pin handmade decorative on the guests as party favors or a doll dressed similar to the bride. If they are put on the bride, the guests take them off as a party favor.
In Mexico at a Catholic wedding ceremony, the bride offers her bouquet to the Virgin Mary and leaves it at the foot of the statue in order to thank and ask her for her blessing.
Mexican Wedding Flowers (Azahares)
The tradition of using fresh or waxed orange blossoms (azahares) as a bridal flower originated in Asia. The orange tree ibears flowers and fruit at the same time, which symbolized beauty and fertility.
Mexican Wedding Location
Consider a Latin-American cultural museum, Latin-owned restaurant or Spanish mission, a hacienda, or even the tropical foliage in a local botanical garden. Decorate with colorful linens, flowers, and pottery and pinatas.
Mexican Wedding Petticoat
Brides in many Latin-American countries wear a light blue petticoat under the wedding dress.
