There are many traditions that surface in a traditional Mexican wedding. Mexican wedding traditions are symbolic and are integrated with Latin customs.

The wedding dress chosen will reflect the diversity of the Mexican culture. You will see the Spanish influence in Mexican fashion. If there is a specific theme present at a Mexican wedding, the wedding dress will reflect this. For example, a beach theme wedding dress would take on a seamless design that couples with the sand, ocean and the sun.

A white dress may not fit in to a contemporary wedding style which is why the huipil is an excellent choice of dress. This design is elaborate and the patterns colorful. An air of sophistication is added through the decorative stitching.

Some couples are more conservative. If this is the case then the wedding dress will reflect this with a floor length gown and long sleeves. Traditionally silk is the material used and can be worn with comfort as well as giving it a sleek appearance.

A flamenco look is appropriate for a more flamboyant bride and groom. The dress would be more fitted and worn with a bolero jacket. A matador jacket with skintight trousers would be worn by the groom.

The enredo is another choice for the Mexican wedding dress. This features a full wrap around skirt that can be mixed and matched according to the bride’s mood. Whatever colors are chosen should complement each other.

Mexican wedding dresses are easy to create, available almost anywhere and can be quite colorful. There are many ways of life peculiar to the Mexican community and each background has their unique way of blending their particular culture when preparing for the wedding day.

When attending a Mexican wedding you are sure to be wowed by the stunning display of colors. When hiring a wedding planner you want to find someone who will take this into account. An event like this is very special in the Mexican community with everyone getting involved in creating the perfect dress for the dream wedding.

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Some time later, the bride and groom come along for a picture opportunity and the grand cutting of the cake. Then everyone enjoys cake and it’s gone. Believe it or not, there are many more activities that can make the wedding cake more about fun and less about tradition. Of course, watching the bride and groom push cake into each other’s mouths is a long-enjoyed tradition, but there are many more fun – and less messy – activities to consider as well. One new option that’s gaining popularity is to have cupcakes instead of a cake. This is a method that is usually more affordable than having a cake and it can be a lot of fun. Cupcakes are decorated in alignment with the wedding theme, just as a cake is, but the cupcakes are instead arranged on tiered cake plates and displayed on a cake table until it’s time to eat them. The cupcakes can be simply handed out on plates to each wedding guest.

Now, what’s fun about using cupcakes instead of a whole wedding block is you can save money, certainly, as many reception halls and caterers charge a per slice fee to cut and serve the wedding cake, but you can also build activities into the cupcake presentation. For example, the cupcakes that are for the bride and groom can have a different decoration than the ones for the guests. As an extra touch, you can have the baker include a special prize in one or several cupcakes. A small charm or tiny toy can be baked into the cupcake. Whoever gets the charm wins a special prize. These prizes can range from a gift basket or gift certificate to a restaurant to a diversion with the bride or groom.

Similar to the idea above for cupcakes, this involves baking small charms or tiny toys (but usually charms) into the cake. Those who get one of the charms are said to have good luck. You might even consider having charm bracelet charms baked into the cake, which are then made into a charm bracelet for the bride. Not everyone enjoys cake. How about an activity for those who won’t be eating cake? They can be required to do the “Macarena” or the chicken dance during the time when everyone else is eating cake. If they manage to do the dance continuously while the other guests enjoy cake, they win a prize. Or they simply get to sit down, as now they are tired!

In keeping with the diversion during block theme, how about a requirement that in order to get cake, a guest must perform an impromptu diversion first? Or there could be trivia questions about the bride and groom or about favourite culture. Guests must correctly answer the questions before getting their cake. There could be competitions among tables or individuals for most questions answered correctly.

Many people believe that once the cake is cut, they are free to leave if they wish. Since cake cutting usually comes after the meal and after dancing and other traditional celebration activities, many people take the opportunity to leave the party after the cake is cut and enjoyed. If the bride and groom want their guests to stay after the cake is eaten, it is worth some extra effort to build some activities into the cake-cutting event so people will stick around longer. This can be as simple as telling people not to leave, or can be more subtle and fun.

For example, each person could receive a slip of paper with his or her cake. These slips of paper could be prepared ahead and provided to the catering company with instructions that one folded strip of paper be placed on each plate with the cake. The paper might give an agenda for the rest of the evening or might ask its recipient to perform a little dance, to head over to give the groom or bride a kiss, or might ask them to take the flower girl out on the dance floor for a spin. The unknown will keep all the guests guessing and provide some entertainment as the instructions are carried out.

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After the wedding in the years to come you find that your memories of this special day are more important than you thought they would be. Some guests will leave a lasting impression and others will only be a fleeting thought with the guest book the faces in your mind can be put to a name as you tell of the wonderful wedding day. This book is a wonderful keepsake that can be shown off at anniversaries you can share with friends and family. This is also great to remember those who came and the ones who couldn’t make it. Like the children that come along in the years to come who, this book can put names to the faces that you can no longer recognize. Some guest books have photo pages to help keep the names and faces together.

Wedding guest books come in many different styles in today’s market. Matching the wedding guest book and pen set to the theme is easier than ever. For example, if a couple is having a beach wedding, a white satin guest book would work, and fit in, but a beach themed wedding guest book and pen with starfish designs on the cover and on the pen base would be much better. There are also sets available to match a fantasy theme, for example, the Fantasy Heart guest book and pen set will match the fantasy wedding of a young girl’s dreams. Shopping around is important to allow one to find the wedding guest book and pen set that fits their wedding dcor perfectly.

As the years go by, the memories of your wedding will continue to be among the happiest of all. The wedding guest book can be a great keepsake and reminder of the good time you had that day. There are other uses for guest book and pen sets as well. Today, one can find a guest book for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Then maybe you would prefer to have a Matte satin photo frame guest’s book that can be used at your wedding and at other milestones in your lives. With pages for pictures and a place to write comments next to the photo with silver, gold or white gel pen. This would also be fun to have at anniversary parties in years to come.

Take your time and enjoy doing a little relaxing, shopping at home when the bride and groom can choose what is best for them. The guest book is one of the best keepsakes from the wedding because it is also a book filled with the good wishes of your friends and loved ones for a long and happy life together.

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