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Wedding Traditions In Mexico.

Mexican weddings are still regarded as one of the most lavish and intricately planned events in the world of wedding. Traditional Mexican weddings usually take place in a Roman Catholic church wherein several symbolic events are executed and witnessed throughout the ceremony.

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Wedding traditions, as well as the other traditions found throughout Mexico, also vary from city to city and even family to family. However, there are certain practices that are unique to the nation’s culture and are still observed in Mexico’s religious wedding ceremony.

Los Padrinos (Godfathers)

Los Padrinos or godparents refers to the tradition of having sponsors for the various aspects of the wedding such as the ceremony, the cake, the flowers, and the bride’s dress. As sponsors, their role is to contribute to the cost of wedding. The female counterpart is called madrina. Also, there is a sponsor known as madrina de copas who carries the wine glass for the toast. Another padrinos takes care of the rosary, prayer book, guestbook, and the embroidered kneeling pillow.

The Thirteen Gold Coins

This Mexican tradition refers to the 13 gold coins that the groom gives to the bride. Called “Arras,” these 13 gold coins symbolizes the groom’s trust to the bride. Giving the gold coins means the groom trusts the bride with his finances. Upon acceptance of the gift, the bride promises to return his trust with wisdom and care. The 13 coins are presented in a gift tray or ornate box which depicts good wishes for success. They are 13 in number as they represent Christ and the 12 apostles.

El Lazo (Lasso)

The lazo represents that part of the ceremony when the couple gets united in love and marriage. In the ceremony, a big loop made of rosary beads known as lazo is placed around the necks of the couple, forming the shape of the number 8. Some loops are made of orange blossoms which symbolizes happiness and fertility. Others such as the double rosary lasso is sometimes given by either of the couple’s parents. First, the lasso is placed on the shoulders of the groom. Next, it is intertwined with the bride. The lasso is worn throughout the remainder of the wedding service.

The Money Dance

Also common in Latin America and the Philippines, the money dance is another wedding tradition in Mexico that was inherited from Spain. This tradition signifies wishing the couple luck in their married life. At the wedding reception, guests prepare bills to pin on the couple to get their turn in dancing with the bride and groom. The notes are then creatively collected by the couples and their families.

La Tornaboda

Literally translated in English as a wedding return, this tradition is similar to an after party wherein the couple along with their close family and friends gather in a smaller celebration after the larger wedding reception. In Mexican communities, weddings are traditionally deemed as an open invitation for everyone to come and eat and celebrate with the couple. La tornabada gives couples the chance to celebrate the wedding with their loved ones after the bigger party has ended.

Mariachi

Most wedding parties in Mexico have contemporary DJs or musicians during the reception. However, there are still some celebrations that incorporate mariachi at the ceremony. Mariachi refers to the style of music that’s authentic to Mexico. A good Mariachi band plays a vast musical repertoire that gives Mexican weddings a touch of folklore and a great sense of tradition.

That wraps up our list of wedding traditions in Mexico. Which of these traditions would you like to incorporate in your own wedding? We’d love to hear your thoughts so please go ahead and hit the comment box below.

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