Latin wedding customs find their origin from Latin America the Middle East to Euopre Asia. It certainly makes a colorful tapestry.
Arras
The bride and groom to exchange 13 gold coins to symbolize the sharing of fortune and wealth.
Ribbon Cake
In Argentina , single women pull ribbons from the cake. The one who gets the ribbons a ring attached is expected to be married the year.
Lazo (Lasso)
This tradition started in Spain. A lasso (lazo) was used as a symbolized the sacramental union of marriage. Today, a double-looped rosary is often used as a lasso. It is put around the bride and groom to show that they are together for life.
Capias
The bride and groom pin handmade decorative on the guests as party favors or a doll dressed similar to the bride. If they are put on the bride, the guests take them off as a party favor.
Ramo
In Mexico at a Catholic wedding ceremony, the bride offers her bouquet to the Virgin Mary and leaves it at the foot of the statue in order to thank and ask her for her blessing.
Azahares
The tradition of using fresh or waxed orange blossoms (azahares) as a bridal flower originated in Asia. The orange tree ibears flowers and fruit at the same time, which symbolized beauty and fertility.
Location
Consider a Latin-American cultural museum, Latin-owned restaurant or Spanish mission, a hacienda, or even the tropical foliage in a local botanical garden. Decorate with colorful linens, flowers, and pottery and pinatas.
In Puerto Rican, a doll dressed in a bridal gown is placed at the head table.
Petticoat
Brides in many Latin-American countries wear a light blue petticoat under the wedding dress.
The Processions
At Argentinean weddings, the bride's father escorts her down the isle. There are no bridesmaids or groomsmen. Only their parents and godparents stand with them at the altar. This is also the case in Chili.
The Rings
Fiances In Chile wear rings on their right hand until they are married. They switch to the left hand after the wedding. Argentinean brides and grooms exchange rings when they get engaged.
GODPARENTS
Throughout Latin America, godparents are chosen to guide couples through the ceremony. In Mexico, In Bolivia and Equador, "compadres" or "compadrazgo" are chosen at birth or marriage. They continue to support the couple throughout their lives.
