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2. 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…

3. Mexican Wedding Attire
The 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 Attire
The 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Thirteen Gold Coins
The 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 Coins
The 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.

7. 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.

8. Mexican Wedding Money Dance
Money 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 Dance
Money 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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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