“Be excellent to each other.”  - Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure - Rufus (George Carlin)

     I went to my first Uruguayan wedding last night and it was fantastico!  It was the wedding of Uruguayan friends.  I'm guilty of being a true romantic, but it was honestly one of the nicest weddings I've ever attended.  
     The setting was outdoors at a chacra (a small farm), complete with peacocks, bougainvillea, bunnies, and a puppy!  The food was out of this world.  Dancing started at 9:00 and dinner was at 10:00 (Uruguayan style).  My favorite appetizer was the seafood cocktail (ceviche style) and favorite beverage was champagne with crushed berries - yum.  
     I was told that it was not really a traditional Uruguayan wedding, however I did notice some unique traditions.  The couple was married by an official who wore a Uruguayan flag sash.   Many witnesses (family and friends) were called up during the ceremony and very formally signed a book.   I love this one:  instead of walking down the aisle at the end of the ceremony, friends and family went to the bride and groom for hugs and kisses!