{"product_id":"9780743213813","title":"Viva el amor: The Latino Wedding Planner, A Practical Guide for Arranging a Traditional Ceremony and a Fabulous Fiesta","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBautista, Edna\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouchstone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/17\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eFrom incorporating family rituals and cultural traditions into your wedding to booking a \"heritage honeymoon,\" \u003ci\u003eViva el Amor\u003c\/i\u003e is the only book that the Latina bride-to-be will need to plan a fabulous fiesta while celebrating the sacred bond of marriage. \u003cbr\u003e With the inspiring ideas, realistic timetables, and practical advice of \u003ci\u003eViva el Amor,\u003c\/i\u003e brides and their families will discover -- and rediscover -- the wealth of Latino traditions that add depth and meaning to a wedding ceremony, and find ways to add modern touches. \u003cbr\u003e In an entertaining and informative style, Edna R. Bautista explains the significance of such customs as the thirteen coins \u003ci\u003e(las arras)\u003c\/i\u003e and the cord \u003ci\u003e(el lazo)\u003c\/i\u003e used in the marriage ceremony, the selection of godparent-sponsors \u003ci\u003e(padrinos)\u003c\/i\u003e for support during the nuptial festivities, and the Latina-Catholic tradition of carrying three bridal bouquets. \u003cbr\u003e All the practical aspects of making the day perfect are here, too, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul type=\"CIRCLE\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing a wedding-planning calendar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up a reasonable budget and gift registry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning a menu of traditional foods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdorning the wedding party in traditional cultural dress and accessories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing music for the reception that will appeal to both young and old guests \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With all the steps involved in planning a customary Latino-Christian wedding or an interfaith one -- from ethnic dances to the toast -- \u003ci\u003eViva el Amor\u003c\/i\u003e is indispensable. This bilingual book is all the Latina bride-to-be will need to plan the wedding of her dreams.","brand":"Touchstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44300641206527,"sku":"9780743213813","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_1bfaf884-1038-4aae-880d-8ed0b750a287.jpg?v=1774451035","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780743213813","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}