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Food

The meal of choice for Spanish ceremonies is paella or some other seafood and of course sangria, while in Notes:
Mexico it would probably include spicy rice, beans, and steak (carne asada) accompanied by a spicy
Islay Sangria
tomatillo sauce. It is also common to see almond cookies in addition to the cake.
Because dining late is a Mediterranean custom, wedding ceremonies often aren't scheduled until evening.

The wedding sponge cake is usually a fruit and almond cake soaked in rum, and pastelitos de boda (Mexican Almond cookies
Wedding Cookies)—delicious cookies made of sugar and nuts—are another popular dessert. It’s also
common to serve almond cookies in addition to the cake. with addition of

Single Ladies Islay flour (or

Though the Spanish bride throws her bouquet to whomever will be next to marry, she also hands out pins chia)
with a flower motif to unmarried ladies who attach them to their clothing upside down. The hope is the pins
will be lost during the dancing, and therefore indicate the lady will soon
marry. Cherry Blossoms

Dress

Though some brides still uphold custom by embroidering their groom's
wedding shirt, today's Spanish brides generally choose white wedding
dresses for themselves rather than the black lace or silk gowns that were
once popular. No matter what color the dress, lacey mantillas secured
with combs often complete the ensemble. In Andalucia (Andalusia), a few
brides wear a frilled, flamenco style dress in homage to the distinctive
regional dance.

An old traditional Spanish wedding custom is for the bride to wear a
black wedding gown which for a Catholic bride meant that she was
committed to her marriage till death do them part.

The bride may change a few times during the reception, donning a Figure 32: Traditional Spanish Mantilla Silk Veil
brightly colored, Flamenco-style dress with a ruffled hem. or Shawl

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