Wedding Traditions Wedding Traditions inin

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It all starts with the beloved couple, falling in love and “deciding” to

marry. That’s just the very beginning…

It all starts with the beloved couple, falling in love and “deciding” to

marry. That’s just the very beginning…

Mexican Wedding AttireThe Bride mostly wears a mantilla veil, or a slim dress with a bolero jacket, or even a Flamenco-style dress with ruffles at the hem. The

groom may wear a matadorian outfit – a bolero jacket with tight

fitting pants, or, a Mexican Wedding shirt with loose, drawstring pants.

Mexican Wedding AttireThe Bride mostly wears a mantilla veil, or a slim dress with a bolero jacket, or even a Flamenco-style dress with ruffles at the hem. The

groom may wear a matadorian outfit – a bolero jacket with tight

fitting pants, or, a Mexican Wedding shirt with loose, drawstring pants.

The Brides Hairdo

May be any the bride likes.

Often the hair is plaited and

there is a flower (or

many) in it.

The Brides Hairdo

May be any the bride likes.

Often the hair is plaited and

there is a flower (or

many) in it.

Wedding Food and Music Traditional Mexican foods include spicy rice, beans, tortilla dishes

whose main ingredients are chicken and beef. A cold drink Sangria is served which is made from red or

white wine mixed with brandy, sugar, fruit juice and soda water.

To add a Latin flavor to the reception, salsa, merengue and

flamenco guitar music is played live to the guests.

Wedding Food and Music Traditional Mexican foods include spicy rice, beans, tortilla dishes

whose main ingredients are chicken and beef. A cold drink Sangria is served which is made from red or

white wine mixed with brandy, sugar, fruit juice and soda water.

To add a Latin flavor to the reception, salsa, merengue and

flamenco guitar music is played live to the guests.

Thirteen Gold CoinsThe groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence placed in her as his

beloved wife and gives the responsibility of all of his material to her.  The acceptance on her part assures him back of her total

love and dedication in looking after him, his possessions and her unconditional love. 

The coins (arras) signify that the groom will always support her and the number 13

represents Christ and his 12 apostles. The groom puts the coins into the bride’s

cupped hands and places the box on top.

Thirteen Gold CoinsThe groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence placed in her as his

beloved wife and gives the responsibility of all of his material to her.  The acceptance on her part assures him back of her total

love and dedication in looking after him, his possessions and her unconditional love. 

The coins (arras) signify that the groom will always support her and the number 13

represents Christ and his 12 apostles. The groom puts the coins into the bride’s

cupped hands and places the box on top.

Mexican Wedding Lazo

A lazo is a large rosary, a ribbon or a decorated cord that is symbolically draped around the necks or shoulders of the bride and the groom. It is first placed around the groom’s neck or shoulders. It affirms their union and their commitment to always be

together side-by-side. The couple wears the lasso throughout the service and at the end of the ceremony; the lasso is removed and

is given to the Bride as a keepsake.

Mexican Wedding Lazo

A lazo is a large rosary, a ribbon or a decorated cord that is symbolically draped around the necks or shoulders of the bride and the groom. It is first placed around the groom’s neck or shoulders. It affirms their union and their commitment to always be

together side-by-side. The couple wears the lasso throughout the service and at the end of the ceremony; the lasso is removed and

is given to the Bride as a keepsake.

Mexican Wedding Money DanceMoney Dance is a popular tradition

across all weddings where male guests “pay” to dance with the bride. However the guests are expected to be generous when

“paying” since the money collected is to be used by the newly weds on their honeymoon and for setting a

household.

Mexican Wedding Money DanceMoney Dance is a popular tradition

across all weddings where male guests “pay” to dance with the bride. However the guests are expected to be generous when

“paying” since the money collected is to be used by the newly weds on their honeymoon and for setting a

household.

Mexican Wedding Colors

The bride is authorized to choose the wedding colors and they dominate.

Every thing including cake, site, attire and also the bridal path are

reflective of the wedding color thus creating a sense of harmony

throughout the event.

Mexican Wedding Colors

The bride is authorized to choose the wedding colors and they dominate.

Every thing including cake, site, attire and also the bridal path are

reflective of the wedding color thus creating a sense of harmony

throughout the event.

Wedding Expenses

Both families are involved in planning the wedding and help with all the

expenses. Traditionally the sponsors of the wedding provide money for the wedding costs, or pay for something

specific for the ceremony or the party which follows.

Wedding Expenses

Both families are involved in planning the wedding and help with all the

expenses. Traditionally the sponsors of the wedding provide money for the wedding costs, or pay for something

specific for the ceremony or the party which follows.

Ancient Wedding Traditions

In ancient times, weddings were held in the bride’s yard or house.

The groom traveled by horse to the bride’s house and after the wedding ceremony took his wife in a cart to

his parents’ house to live

Ancient Wedding Traditions

In ancient times, weddings were held in the bride’s yard or house.

The groom traveled by horse to the bride’s house and after the wedding ceremony took his wife in a cart to

his parents’ house to live

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