Cinco de Mayo is when Mexicans celebrate the day their army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has kind of devolved into a day where sombrero-wearing bros can get wasted on half-priced margaritas, we think the bright colors and festive music of the holiday are the perfect inspiration for a spring wedding.

Here are 11 ways to add a little Mexican inspiration to your wedding:

By now we've all begun to realize that the whole "Parisian" theme is pretty overrated. Between the predictable Eifel Tower décor, lavender scented everything, and, of course, those damn macarons, most of us are left feeling a bit like this:

Who says you need to hobble around in six-inch heels on your wedding day? Ladies, you aren't any less of a woman if you don't go full Gaga at your ceremony.

With the fairy tale weddings seen in Disney movies, its no surprise that brides are clamoring for the chance to have the same experiences on their special day.

You don't have to be a geologist to get access to a cave. Slightly spooky, but naturally stunning, there are caves all over the country just perfect for an intimate ceremony to satisfy your inner spelunker.