If you and your partner speak different languages or do not share a nationality, it is natural that you want to reflect that beautiful diversity in your wedding, thus being a true reflection of your reality and bond among your guests.
We understand that it can be overwhelming to think about how to organize a bilingual celebration, how to add some traditions from your culture, make nods to the national gastronomy... Don't worry, that's what we are here for! In this guide we tell you some ideas and practical tips to make your wedding a success, mixing cultures, traditions and languages. And if you still have any doubts after reading, write us! We will be happy to help you
A bilingual wedding has to start with the invitations, which is the first contact guests have with the big day. It is a great detail to take into account the language spoken by each guest and send them a personalized invitation so that everyone feels included.
For the ceremony, you can create a program and give it to your guests, including translations in both languages. That way they can easily follow the officiant and not miss any details.
In addition, if the officiant is multilingual, you will win all the guests over. It is very important that they can switch between languages easily. Not only this will ensure that everyone understands, but it can also add a touch of humor and warmth that will make the ceremony even more special.
It is important to consider the comfort of your guests whose native language is not the main language of the event. One way to do this is to assign seating strategically, placing guests who speak the same language close to each other.
Another fun idea is to create small “cheat sheets” with common phrases in both languages and place them on the banquet tables. This will not only serve as a useful tool for communication, but can also become a game among the guests, adding a touch of fun to the lunch or dinner.
Without a doubt, the pre-wedding is a perfect tool to make your guests socialize and get to know each other before the big day. This way you encourage interaction between them, especially if they come from different countries or do not speak the same native language, creating a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We’re sure everyone will thank you for having already established connections for the wedding, making the day even more special and familiar.
If you want your wedding to flow from the very first moment, it is essential that a large part of the staff speaks both languages. From the wedding planner to the catering staff, security, the venue... This ensures clear and effective communication at every moment of your celebration. It is very important that your guests feel comfortable to ask questions or ask anything to the staff and, ideally, can do so in their language.
In the end, the main goal should be that each person who participates in such a beautiful day, can enjoy the celebration without any language barrier. Their main concern should be whether to dance the Macarena now or first go out to smoke on the terrace.
Don't be afraid to mix languages, cultures or traditions. Just be true to yourself and think, “how do I want to remember, and be remembered for my wedding?”, and you will have the answer.
And remember, if you feel a little lost, and you think you need help planning it, don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you through the whole process.
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