Another custom is 'banquete de bodas' (wedding reception/feast), where the couples move to each table, distributing personally to each guest, a basket with small wedding favors. The men are offered a cigar or a mini-bottle of wine and the women are usually offered something that smells good. And later, it is the turn of guests to hand over the wedding gift to the newlywed couples that is money in envelopes known as 'sobres'.
Another custom is still practiced in Spanish weddings where the groom's friends cut the groom's tie into pieces and auction it off for good luck.
The bride, on the other hand, tosses out her bouquet to the unmarried women and it is believed that whoever catches it, is soon to get married.
The bride also gives small pins, to be worn upside down, to the unmarried ladies during the ceremony. According to Spanish wedding customs, it is believed that if the pin is lost during the reception, the lady is going to get married soon.
If you are thinking about tying the knot, then I am sure this article will help you make the right choice. You will have the most exciting time of your life by getting married the Spanish way. So, what are you waiting for, start planning for your dream wedding in traditional Spanish style.