- paratinovia.com is a helpful website as well
- In Cuba, the men are expected to propose to the women. They are expected to get on one knee with thier ring just like the Americans do it.
- Food is also very important in the Cuban culture, with simplicity being stressed.
- Having a couple of signature drinks (Rasberry Mojitos and Cuba Libres, anyone?) will add to the feel while keeping your costs down.
- The church mass and ceremony has a number of steps: the rope ( or veil to cover the couple during the prayer step in the mass), the prayer and the unity candle (where both light the candle together in sign of long life together as one). Sometimes an immediate family member will recite a passage from the bible and speak a few words about and for the couple.
- Entertainment option: consider a cigar rolling bar. Hire a cigar roller to entertain the guests. We are having one and we selected a few flavored tabaccos and the regular tabacco and guests can choose what blend they want. He rolls them right there in front of you and the cigar bands have our monogram on them. For the ladies he will have chocolate cigars and will fill them with their choice of filling like espresso, toffee, that sort of thing.
- Black bean soup and cuban sandwiches - yum :). white rice black beans & pork roast yeah baby!!
- Old school salsa music also known as son
- It is common for the men to wear Guayaberas
- The guests are presented with a traditional Cuban cigar to celebrate the occasion.
- Your reception is where you can really pump in some serious Cuban flare with delicious Cuban style food. Consider pairing Cuban food with Asian influences. Ever tasted famed restaurant Asia de Cuba’s Fried Rice with Avocado dish. Or, forget cocktail hour… how about tapas hour instead? Pass around empanadas, bocaditos, and croquettes while listening to the smooth sounds of Tito Puente and Celia Cruz. Think bongos & clave!
- This is actually about an American wedding: As the couple leave the church they are often showered with rice or wheat (symbols of fertility).
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