How Do I Add A Mexican Touch To Our Wedding Decorations? – Ask The Expert Answer
Question from Mary Lou:
My daughter’s wedding will be in June, 2009. My family is Latino/Mexican. Her husband to be has strong southern roots (Tennessee). They want to incorporate both cultures. The wedding planner advises against the cateror doing Mexican cuisine (it wouldn’t be authentic) the familia would not like that at all. So, we have decided on the reception theme and decorations to have a Mexican touch. Please advise. No pinatas, her colors are purple, orange and green. Thanks, Mother-of-the-bride
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi, and congratulations on the upcoming wedding in your family. Do you have any family wedding traditions that can be incorporated into the wedding ceremony or reception? Sometimes families have traditions that are passed down through the generations. For example, in my family it is tradition to have the plant myrtle at each table to symbolize a happy and fertile marriage. Maybe you have a family heirloom that you would like to display at the wedding, say on the guest book table.
The Mexican/Latino theme can be shown in many ways. Pottery, instead of a vase, on each guest table holding flowers is one idea. Think of how you can incorporate something uniquely Mexican into the table centrepiece decorations. Another place to make a statement could be the table that holds the guest book, or the wedding cake. You want to create one or two specific places to honour the culture without it overwhelming the overall decor.
You might consider using wedding favours to bring in the Mexico/Latino touch to the wedding. The Hot Pepper magnets are a great choice, and you can find many other wedding favours to choose from.
The colours that she has chosen are definitely of a Mexican/Latino theme, and might be statement enough with just small touches here and there in the decor. These are just a few ideas. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email again.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
