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as an aussie with an italian and greek family i would love to see these at a wedding - as long as they are not so loud that they drown out converstion, i really dislike loud for the sake of being loud but i would love to see a mariachi band in action at a wedding
I love mariachi bands! Our family's vacation spot when I was growing up was Mexico. They make me feel so nostaligic!! I'd love to have one at our wedding.
I'm not very fond of mariachi bands...
When I was in catholic school, for ten long and torturous years, every year on the day of the Immaculate Conception (that was our town's patron) the church that my school was affiliated with had a mariachi band come for the mass at dawn to sing Las Mañanitas to the Virgin Mary. Since I was forced to get up to go to the 5am mass and listen to the loud mariachis, I've kinda been annoyed by mariachi bands ever since...
Weddings in Puerto Rico sometimes have mariachi bands playing at the reception. Our wedding coordinator asked us if we wanted mariachis and pleneros or just a DJ when we were discussing reception vendors (we're having just a DJ, btw).
However, I don't mind mariachi songs when they're featured in El Chavo, due to the nostalgia filter. Oh how I loved that show :-P
I went to a wedding that had them in TX, and it was fine. I think as long as they don't walk up to people, and are more "stationary" people will enjoy them more.
I think it's a great idea and they won't be in your face if people watch from the balcony. We had one at our wedding, but I did get married in Cancun...I think it'll be a nice touch for cocktail hour.
I think they are a nice touch. BUT like pps said not too loud and not walking around. And also let them play for a short time that's all not hours and hours.
I think it'd be so cool. There was that TLC show "Masters of Reception" & in one episode they had a mariachi band. Even FI thought it was awesome.
I love Mariachi Bands and I think it would be a great addition to your cocktail hour! We just recently attended a friend's surprise party and they were seriously incredible! It's not something that people get to see everyday and most of them will probably be really into it. We had a steel drum band, and people were crazy for it.
And I think having them in a different area will create a nice ambiance; not annoying music, even if you're not into that type of thing.
Def. not walking around that's really annoying. But a great band that can play their butt's off and a front man singing maybe an Alejandro Fernandez song is amazing.
I love the idea, as long as they are on the other floor. :) I always enjoy Mariachi as long as there is no trumpet blowing behind my head!
I actually used to find them very annoying but that's because I grew up with that music, however I went to a wedding a few years ago that did exactly what you're thinking of doing and I loved it. All the guests did. Very different. I say go for it!
We are also considering having a mariachi band for the cocktail hour. Our wedding is in San Antonio and I think it would be fun but I haven't decided for sure or not. Keep us posted on what you decide :)
Your probably right, he probably wants to incorporate his culture into the wedding some how and I think you should let him. My dad is mexican and sometimes for celebrations (bdays, weddings etc) we would have mariachis.
When I was little I really hated them, but as I got older I started to embrace and appreciate my culture a little more. I would love to have mariachis at my wedding, but like you said, just for the cocktail hour and maybe not even the whole time. Its not really dancing music and some of them are so talented its fun to watch!
I say give it a chance! My BF is white and he thinks mariachis are really annoying, but I dont expect him to appreciate it or understand it the way I do. Just like I dont appreciate bratwursts like he does lol!
I find them annoying, but it's your wedding, if you like them, I say go for it and don't let other people's opinions sway you!
Nope, love them and want to plan to have them at our wedding. But I think if it goes on for too long it can be. For cocktail hour, beg. of dinner it can be nice, it also depends what you have them play. It's nice to have them play more of the instrumental background music during dinner.
I've never seen a real one! I'd love to go to a wedding with a mariachi band, it would be so different!
Hi there,
I totally understand what you mean, I'm from Mexico and sometime it's a little to much for a wedding if they play the real happy "Fiesta" type of Mariachi song, but there are some that are real romantic, that's probably what he was going for, here is a link to one of them by Pedro Infante, he was the "Eternal Romantic" I bet you you'll like it !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMsiiXPQLbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgmrZZLYL3M
Hope this helps!
Miss Goose
I have thought of having Mariachis at our wedding for an hour tops during dinner. Anything longer than an hour starts to annoy me. And I'm with Miss Goose on it being "too much" if they play the Fiesta type music like "El Mariachi Loco". I love listening to songs like: Hermoso Cariño, La Ley del Monte, Aca Entre Nos, Adorado Tormento, Mujeres Divinas, Que de Raro Tiene.. All by Vicente Fernandez. The only problem I've encountered is Mariachi bands that require you to book a minimum of 2-3 hrs.
I think your idea is good though, and if you like them go for it!
Like Miss Goose said, there are some unbelievably romantic music that mariachi groups can play that a lot of Americans don't get exposed to. The "mariachis" we all think about are playing upbeat music you'd hear in a cantina (which are the Mexican equivalent of Irish drinking songs).
I'm having one at my wedding, but I'm actually not having them come until WAY into the night (around 1 am or so), so they can do some very traditional serenading when everyone's already had a few and in the mood :)
If you get them, consider asking them to play more "mellow" music so your guests can still talk over the music.
I think with some direction as to what type of mariachi music you like it's a great addition to cocktail hour. I'm pretty sure we're getting one though so maybe I'm biased, haha.
I for the most part don't find them annoying, if the play the entire night it can get a bit overwhelming. I have been lucky enough to attend weddings were the mariachi band is really good n the song selection is very special. I think with the right songs played it can be a romantic addition to the cocktail hour.
We had booked a mariachi band for a half hour. However, they just sent an email and asked if we minded if they recorded video of them playing at our wedding for their website. They offered to give us the full hour for the price of a half hour. Do you think an hour is too long for mariachis during cocktail hour?
I think the important thing to remember here is that it is also your fiance's wedding, not just yours. If his culture is important enough for him to have suggested a mariachi band, I think it would be best to include them. I would suggest personally talking with the band and make sure they DON'T play the type of music you particularly find most annoying, and maybe it won't be as bad as you think? Good luck!
Ugh! Yes! My fiance is also mexican and wants to hire a mariachi band and I am frankly horrified! This is still up for debate but I just envision my beautiful glamorous day being made into a silly farce. PLUS we don't drink so its not like we can have them play for cocktail hour! I have told him IF we end up with them it will be for no more than a half hour but when they would play would be a problem. I have planned the entire wedding and have told him if he wants them he needs to coordinate it. I am hoping he forgets...
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We are considering hiring a mariachi band to play during our cocktail hour. FI is Mexican and I am not. It was his idea and (I think) his way of bringing some of his culture into the wedding festivities.
I think about 30% of our guest list (mostly his side) will love it. We are both Southern Californian natives - it's not like Mexican culture is foreign to us - but, at times, I find mariachi bands to be slightly grating.
If we go through with it - the band will play in a courtyard on the 1st floor - and the cocktail hour will take place on this terrace where our guests will be able to hear them or watch from the upstairs balcony.
...just curious if others are in the same boat as I am regarding finding them slightly annoying or not.