In Puerto Rico, a doll dressed in a replica of the bridal gown, is placed on the head table at the reception. It might also be placed on the cake table. Little mementos or favors, called capias are attached to the doll. During the reception, the bride and groom will walk to each person pin a capia on them and thank them for their presence at the wedding. The capias have the couple’s names and wedding date inscribed on them.
The Mexican wedding cake is usually a fruit cake that has been soaked in rum. Also served are Pastelitos De Boda. These are delicous Mexican cookies 
made of sugar and nuts. During Cuban wedding receptions, wedding guests partake in the traditional money dance, where each man who dances with the new bride must pin money to her dress, to help the newlyweds with their honeymoon expenses. See our Latino-influenced wedding favors.
