As many of you know, I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to the U.S. when I was 7 years old (thus no accent when I speak!).
My younger brother Alex was 4 and baby sis Jess was just a year old. We’ve lived here ever since, with the majority of our extended family still in Argentina.
I’ve been able to go back every 3-4 years to visit, but Jess has made a much better effort and gone back almost every year, especially the last decade or so.
I think this was because a part of her knew one day she would marry… a fellow Argentine! So she knew she had to find him and keep her Spanish up to speed! LOL! (Though they found each other in California… oh, it’s all a long story for another day!)
Because Jess married an Argentine and has been to a few weddings in Argentina herself, several Argentine traditions were central to Jess’s wedding reception. I think they are simply wonderful, and you might want to know about them. I’m sharing them with everyone I know who has a wedding coming up because they are so great!
The key ingredient to the whole wedding being spectacular was the joy and love that Lucas and Jess emanate. You have to get that right FIRST. But after that, here are some fun things to try:
The Waltz is an Argentine tradition where the bride and groom get to dance with (almost!) everyone at the party. Traditionally, the bride and groom begin to dance together to a waltz, then the parents cut in, then the uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends.
Once you finish dancing with the groom or bride, you stay on the dance floor and dance with your partner. It builds beautifully, and there’s something so special about “cutting in” and asking to dance with the bride (for men). I know I found it to be a special moment when I cut in and danced with my beautiful sister.
Near the end of the night, a bag is placed on the table filled with masks, funny hats, necklaces, and silly things that light up. This is called “cotillion”. Just think of it as a little bit of Mardi Gras at the end of the wedding. It was an absolute riot and brought a new surge of energy, dancing, and laughter to the wedding.
At the end of the wedding, when everyone is dressed up and having a blast, they all pile in for a group photo. As you can imagine, it leads to quite a memorable pic! Simple but fun!
I couldn’t be happier for Jessica, her husband Lucas, and for all the joy and love they bring to each other and the world!
Here are a few more stunning pics from her wedding. Enjoy!
Photos by Cameron Ingalls – www.CameronIngalls.com
The wedding was at Moon Palace Cancun – www.moonpalacecancun.com
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Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos. It really made me feel like I was a part of the tapping solution family;)
I love the traditions they used for the wedding and I must say, I always thought Jess was beautiful anyway but WOW she looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day. She was just as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. The children look adorable!! Love love love those dresses! Looks like you all had great weather that day too. Congratulations Jess & Lucas!! Wishing you many many years of happiness together & thanks again “big brother” for sharing some great traditions and photos of their big day!
Love,
Cindy (from Lebanon Maine)
Best wishes for they.
There is a funny tradition in my country. The bride should bring a bouquet of flowers to the church. After dancing the waltz at the reception she should throw the bouquet to the single women at the party. The woman who catches the bouquet will be the next to be married.
Que linda noticia! Las más lindas bendiciones para todos ustedes
No sabía que eran Argentinos y hace mas de 2 años que los sigo! por favor si llegan a hacer algo acá avisen, sería genial ir a su evento.
Tienen material en español? siempre los traduzco para mis familiares; ))
Thank you so much for your support. Here is a link to a couple of the resources we have available in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/meditaciones-con-tapping-en-espanol/. Enjoy! 🙂
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. ☺
Beautiful pictures ,beautiful bride and handsome groom. Congratulations and Blessings to them both. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful photos – Jess and Lucas look radiant with love – and the kids are so cute. Love the photo on the bridge!
Thanks Nick for sharing this wonderful family occasion with us all. You – and Jess have shared so much of your beautiful, wise selves and souls over the years, – and the vulnerabilities – which makes you so human. Mazel Tov – and Blessings!
UK Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist and Master EFT Practitioner, Supervisor and Trainer.
Thanks for sharing – this is beautiful. Congratulations and best wishes!
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! She has been such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. Muchas felicidades para Los novios.
What wonderfully happy pictures, a real joy to behold! And the suggestions were great, especially the one about cutting-in.
What beautifull are they ! And your little flower also.
Thank you so much to sharing this moments with us !
And many marvellous days to Jess who is one of the moon in my life and you the sun !
Besos de Belgica
Hi Nick. Thank you for the photos of your sisters wedding , so lovely that even though we are individuals, we are one big family in this univerise. Regards Torben
Congrats! Loved your dress and all your pictures especially the two little girls! I hope you have a wonderful life together.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful wedding pictures and family with us. I wish them much happiness, love and good health. All of the children look beautiful and like shinning stares.
Prayers and Best Wishes to all, for years to come!!
Jess and Lucas:- you both look stunning and I wish you a love-ly, happy, beautiful life together.
Thanks Nick for sharing these wonderful photos. Charlotte
Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with your big family out here. Blessings & Love <3
Beautiful wedding. Congratulations. It is quite wonderful to see photos and read about you wedding as it sparks a lot of joy!
Beautiful ❤
Thank you for sharing such a private and beautiful event
Guessing it must have been a bit teary for you as the older Brother to let her into another family and their world when you have been living in the so called free world most of your life
Your waltz tradition sounds absolutely fabulous and the end of the evening with the cotillion looked smashing
I have a few years in my own eyes just looking at such beautiful event
They are very lucky and god bless their life together ??
Absolutely Beautiful. Best wishes for your happiness!?
Just so beautiful.
CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!!!!!!!!!!!! May you both have a long and happy life together. She looks sooo beautiful and I love the dress. The flower girls and the boys look fab and your daughter is gorgeous. Thanks for showing the pics NIck. A lovely wedding.
Blessings
Jazel
Congratulations. Everything and everyone is so beautiful and heart touching. So honored to be a part of the sharing of this wonderful time of life. Wishing you a life filled with love, love and more love and all the blessings that brings.
It is so touching to be a part of a greater world family through the tapping and internet network. Thank you for sending this email. So heart touching.
Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful pictures. I feel like you are part of my extended family. Jess was absolutely gorgeous and the kiddos were adorable. I am forwarding this to my niece who is getting married in May. Congrats!
Congratulations Jess. Looks like it was a beautiful wedding. I am very happy for you and wish you a long life together.
I wish them God’s blessings
I loved seeing the pictures and enjoying a glimpse of the fun. My youngest son is planning a wedding and these are lovely traditions. He and his bride desire lots of dancing too. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing Nick… Congratulations to Jessica and Lucas!! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and infinite love. God bless you always.
send videos!!
Thanks for letting us peek into your Wedding – inspirational and beautiful – picture perfect.
May your lives continue on this glorious path.
All the photos just gorgeous!! Congratulations Jess and Lucas – you both look so radiant and full of love for each other. Your dress Jess is stunning and the little fairy flower girls so cute. Thank you so much for letting us share your special occasion. Much love and blessings for a radiantly abundant life together.
Wishing you much joy and happiness.
Stephanie O’Lone
Beautiful pictures.
Congratulations and my best wishes for al long and happy marriage.
Absolutely gorgeous photos – the love you all share shines through! And I love the rainbow orb over June’s feet! So special!
Sorry if this is duplicated my phone is a bit wonky today. Congratulations Jessica omg !!!! So exited for you !!! You look beautiful and must say you chose a handsome hubby !! Beautiful couple , love the little girls outfits they are gorgeous !!! And the little guys so handsome , adorable !!! I feel like family , a sister from another mother , after tapping with you and your brother nick !!! Lol Allllll. The best always !!! Your gorgeous and I love your spirit !!!!
Dear Jessica,
I wish you a mountain of love for the rest of your life!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful moments.
Ivana
Omg !!!!! Jess congratulations !!!!! You look beautiful and have a very handsome husband , what a beautiful couple !!!!! So happy for you , love love love the little girls outfits and such beautiful children , my god I have tears of joy right now for you and your hubby and family !!!! I feel like I’m part of yours and nicks family with tapping with you and nick , another sister from another mother lol congratulations and allllll the best !!!!! Keep smiling your gorgeous !!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND JESSICA LOOKS AMAZING. HAPPINESS ABOUNDS!
BLESSINGS TO ALL.
FERN
Congratulations, Jess! I am so happy for you! Your wedding looked stunningly beautiful, and I loved reading about the Argentine traditions, as well. They sound so fun!
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely wedding with all of us.
The setting was lovely and the traditions look wonderful.
Congratulations to the lovely Bride and groom. Best wishes and many prayers for
Their life ahead.
I am so thankful for both of you and your sister for your loving and giving hearts
Thank you for sharing those joy filled and gorgeous photos…as well as some wonderful Argentinian wedding customs. I suspect the smallest flower girl was your darling daughter; just way too cute!
Thank you Nick for sharing these wonderful pictures of Jessica and Lucas’ wedding. I wish J & L many joyous years together in the coming years. I have been a fan of Nick and Jessica for years.
Beautiful! Congratulations to the new couple and their family. May they live happily ever after.
The pictures are fabulous. I especially like the one with the bride & groom and flower girls and ring bearers. I’m from a farm community in north central Minnesota and we always had the same Waltz tradition at weddings. We had old time dances every weekend and the waltz was a favorite along with the Bunny Hop.
Best wishes to you Jessica. May you and Lucas have many wonderful years together.
Beautiful…thank you Nick
Perfect in all aspects. Beautiful. Blessings for a long, happy and fun life ahead for you and your family.
Congratulations to Jessica and the whole family.
Christa
Congratulations to the Jess and Lucas,
They make a wonderful couple!
Thank you so much for sharing your pictures of this very special day. Jess, you are such a beautiful bride and it looks to me as though the day was perfect! Bless all of you!
You two just “sparkle” from the inside out! Congratulations! May you tip “tap” through life with lots of love and blessings!
How absolutely lovely to see Jess & Lucas happily married & with such beautiful weather & near the Sea/Ocean? to make it extra perfect. The little ones are certainly beautiful & adorable & I’m so pleased you put the photos up Nick! …. so Wishing you the Happiest Marriage & everything you could wish for yourselves Jess & Lucas, & may you grow VERY old & in the best of health together! And heyyy Big Brother Nick …. you have every right to be proud of this beautiful & lovely & really accomplished young woman Jess, your sister & all the rest of your lovely family. Photos speak in spades of the Love that surrounds you all ! Be Happy & Healthy, Love 2 all, Les XXXOOOXXX :-)))