Weddings and Bodas

The past two weekends I have had the privilege to experience two beautiful weddings in different countries. I was able to attend my dear friends‘, Hope Newsome and Jonathan Staples, wedding in Mississippi and Beto's cousin’s, Merary Monsivais, wedding here in Monterrey. It was a lot of fun to see the difference between an American wedding and a Mexican Wedding.
Hope's wedding was such a sweet and special occasion. She had so many unique touches that incorporated her style, tastes, and family heirlooms. The reception was a lot of fun and had a ton of food, buffet style. My favorite was the corndogs. Instead of a large cake she had cupcakes in different flavors with little umbrellas that adorned the top of them. Jonathan had a candy bar that was full of bright colored candy and sweets. There was a DJ that played fun oldies and everyone had a good time dancing. The atmosphere was casual but with elegant touches everywhere.
Merary's wedding was just as special but totally different. In Mexico, weddings are another excuse for a party. The reception lasts all night and well into the early morning hours. The women and girls wear very formal dresses and hairstyles. The entertainment included two different live bands, a Mariachi band, and plenty of dancing. A plate of white spaghetti, chicken, and mashed potatoes was served to all the guests. There was also an endless amount of Coca Cola and cerveza that was constantly brought to you. This wedding had a formal atmosphere that incorporated fun Mexican traditions.