Hispanic Wedding Traditions

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Spanish

Before the ceremony, a Spanish groom sometimes gives his Bride thirteen coins, symbolizing Christ and his 12 apostles. The bride then carries them in a small bag during the ceremony as a sign that the groom has pledged his support and care of her.

Hispanic

As part of the wedding ceremony, thirteen gold coins, which represent the groom's dowry to his bride are blessed by the priest and then passed between the hands of the couple several times and then placed on the Bible.

A large rope or rosary is wound around the shoulders of the couple in a figure 8 to symbolize their union.