Community› Cultural Wedding Boards› Latino Weddings
Latino Weddings
New Discussion

Reception, Blending of Cultures

fam6fam6
2500 Comments
in Latino Weddings
Do you guys think it is okay to have your reception decor with a Mexican flare, but then for your food to not be Mexican?  We are having the dinner catered by a steakhouse that does steak and sea food and we are having a few Mexican touches to the menu, but it is not a Mexican menu.  But, I really want papel picado and hand painted terra cotta pots.  Do you think I can mix and match like that?
image White Knot Daisypath Friendship tickers
Report Reply to Post

Re: Reception, Blending of Cultures

  • heidi1068heidi1068
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I think it is totally okay.  Much of our wedding will be Mexican in style but the food won't be because we want out guests to experience pacific northwest cuisine.  There is nothing incompatible about having "american" food and "mexican" decor.  In fact, I've never had "Mexican" food at a wedding in Mexico, other than as a late night snack.  It's usually a chicken dish prepared exactly as I would expect at a U.S. wedding.
    Report Reply
  • jenandcrisjenandcris member
    Tenth Anniversary 500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Personally, I don't think it matters whether or not you serve ethnic cuisine. I think it would be completely adorable to see touches of a bride or groom's heritage splashed around the ceremony and/or reception.
    Married in Boston, MA: Nov 8, 2013.
    Me: 27. Him: 30. DD: >1.
    Vow Renewal in Beavercreek, OH: July 1, 2017.
    Report Reply
  • fam6fam6
    2500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies!!  Just the support I needed!  Now, I can't wait to get planning!!!
    image White Knot Daisypath Friendship tickers
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards