Family
Two families, one very long table.
A wedding that carries México and India in the same breath — here's who you'll meet and what will happen.
Familia of Margarita
Guadalajara born and raised, gathered around a kitchen table that has never once been big enough. Her parents, her siblings, and a network of tías who will learn your name once and never forget it. If someone hands you a plate, take the plate.
Family of Samir
Arriving from across the US, India, and points between. Loud, punctual only in theory, and extremely serious about music. They have been practising their Spanish greetings for a year and would love for you to be kind about it.
Traditions
What you'll see, and what it means
El Lazo
During the ceremony a lasso — a loop of cord or flowers — is placed around the couple in a figure eight, a symbol of infinite union. Godparents place it, and it stays until the vows are complete.
Las Arras
Thirteen coins pass between the couple as a promise of shared care and provision. Small, quiet, and one of the most moving minutes of the day.
Callejoneada
Friday's street procession: mariachi in front, everyone behind, the neighbourhood watching from balconies. This is not a spectator event — you walk, you sing badly, you love it.
La Víbora de la Mar
Late in the reception the dance floor turns into cheerful chaos as guests form a chain and run beneath the couple. Wear shoes you can move in.
Haldi & Sangeet touches
Samir's side brings colour, music, and a family that will absolutely take over the dance floor. Expect turmeric, dhol, and choreography no one rehearsed enough.
The tornaboda
In Guadalajara the party does not end when the party ends. If you have the stamina, there is always something after — usually involving tacos.
Bringing children?
Little ones are welcome at Thursday and Friday. Saturday evening is adults-only after the ceremony, and we can help arrange trusted childcare at the hotel.
Gifts
Your flight to México is the gift. If you'd still like to give something, a registry and honeymoon fund will appear here closer to the date.
Language
The weekend runs in Spanish and English, with family on both sides happy to translate. Nobody will be left out of a joke for long.