Novios

Folk Art for Day-of-the-Dead Theme Weddings!

Day of the Dead Weddings - a new twist!

Ancient Day of the Dead traditions from Mexico have captured the imagination of novios (sweethearts) around the country.

More and more people are celebrating their nuptials by including aspects of the Dia de los Muertos holidays in their happy day. By embracing these wonderful customs, you are inviting all of your loved ones to join you by recognizing the complete cycle of life!

Milagros

Flat Tin Milagro Heart 2"hx 1 1/2" Peru A1190 $6.50 ea	Amor silver plate milagro heart 4 1/2"h x 2 3/4" Peru A1191 $16.00 ea	Pewter flaming heart charm 3/4" x 1 1/4" h Peru A1189 $6.00 ea
Milagros - relative size
Flat Tin Guadalupe Milagro 1.5 x 2"h Peru F2073 $6.50	Pewter Firenze heart charm 10cm h Germany A1193 $26.00 ea	Flat Tin Novio Milagro 1.5 x 2"h Peru F2072 $6.50.

Wedding papel picado Banners
Add a festive touch to your wedding !

Want that traditional romantic feel of Mexico at your wedding? Papel picado banner strings have been used in front of churches and in patio reception in Mexico for hundreds of years.. Hang them at the ceremony location, bride's home, reception or bridal shower. "In-stock" papel picado banners are white, finely detailed lacy tissue paper, ready for shipment. Large strings extend to approx. 20 feet and each panel measures 13" x 18". Hand made by a 74 year old master artist in Puebla, Mexico. B1030 $18 per strand.

Our wedding banners were featured in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine (2005) and Domino Magazine (June 2006).

Order custom banners

If you want a customized look, we can have our artist include the bride and groom's names and date of the wedding! Custom work can specify colors. Orders must be made 8 to 12 weeks in advance, 18 banner strings minimum. Call for specific details.


Peruvian Wedding Retablo. Wonderful keepsake w/ love birds 4"x5.5"h F2047 $60.	Mini Novio Matchbook Retablo from Peru. One of Angela's favorites! Doors will close and are painted on both sides. Bride & Groom elegantly attired. 2"x 3" A1024 $22	Bride & Groom tiles, each is 4" x 8" (Nice wedding present) $62. /set F2060

Medium sized Retablo from Peru. Doors will close and are painted on both sides. Bride & Groom are elegantly attired. With the doors open it measures 5.5"w x 3"tall A1101 $30. (OUT)


Toast your wedding or anniversary & celebrate LIFE with these handpainted Novio champagne glasses. Painted by local artist. Set of 2 glasses. A1004 $48.	Finely detailed Novios, 3.5" h N2051 $30. Pair	Painted Clay Novios, 3.5"h N2052 $16. Pair	Tuxedo Bendable Bride & Groom. Use for cake topper or animation. Approx 4" tall. Bride has a nice wedding dress & bouquet. A1092 $ 22.00


Open-mouth Novio Cake topper 3 3/8"h, Glitter decor F2012 $26./pr	Over-Joyed Novios 3"h F2071 $14./pr	Flexible "Rose Novio" wedding couple "cake topper" , 2 pcs 4" tall M6016 $28. /pr	Lesbian Novias cake toppers on heart base 3.5" A1128 $25	Gay Novios cake toppers on heart base 3.5" A1129 $25


Clay Bouquet Couple with hat and flowers. Finely detailed - from Peru On wooden base. Asst'd pastel colors. 6.5" h A2003 $54.	Ruffled Clay Novios, 5" tall. On 3x 2" wood base. A1160 $45.	NEW Mini Novio Caketoppers 1.5" tall on wood base. Adorable keepsake or shower gift. Can be used on cupcakes ! A1123 $14	Amor Eternal (Eternal Love) wood box opens to reveal a skeleton bride & groom. This keepsake retablo is handpainted, inside and out, with cute decorations adorning the inside of the box. If you're inspired, add a few personal mementos to the inside of the box! Great wedding or anniversary gift. F2057 $ 28.00

Lg Novios, papier mache

Elegant Novio Couples - Very unique, collectable keepsake, made by a famous artist in Michoacan. Finely detailed papier mache novios, to dramatically decorate a Day of the Dead wedding. Great anniversary present also. Great craftsmanship !
12.5" tall N2001 $145.00 (Out)
16" tall N2002 $195.00

Novios Chocolate Bars
Mold C4550 $9.00

Wedding Photography Box. Excellent collector's quality mini skeleton box. Cute gift for the wedding party.
3.5 x 2.5h x 1.5" F2025 $30

These exquisite ultra-mini handmade roses are perfect for sugar skulls, retablos, and other finely detailed folk art projects. Approx. 3/8 inch diameter!
Made in Thailand. Heavy paper with short wire stems. 30 blossoms per bouquet.Close-up view "Pastel" A1027 $5.


Dime-sized mini roses, handmade, crepe paper, assorted colors. These are great to tie off cello bags of chocolates for your favors or other art projects. F2052 $5./dozen	Marital Bliss is short-lived with these carved & painted wooden figures from PERU. The arms swing as you move the base back & forth! 5.5"h x 10" lg. A1046 $11.	Novios in Box Frame 7.5"w x 9"h x 1.25" deep A1100 $58.


	Adorable Brazilian Novios 4" tall F2011 $24.

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