Each country has its own special customs.
INSIDE THE CULTURES
Although there are some shared wedding traditions within Latin American and Hispanic cultures, each country possesses its own distinct customs that are worth exploring. Join us for a glimpse into the fascinating, lovely, and joyful wedding traditions that make each culture unique.
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ARGENTINA: MULTIPLE GARTERS
All the Single Ladies! Argentinian Weddings Feature a Unique Tradition of the Bride Giving Away Multiple Garters to Single Women at the Reception.
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BOLIVIA: PULLING THE CHAINS
Who Wears the Pants? Bolivian Weddings Feature a Playful Neck Tugging Tradition to Determine the Dominant Partner in the Relationship.
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CHILE: RINGS ON THE RIGHT
A Different Approach to Wedding Rings: Chilean Couples Wear Rings on the Right Hand Until the End of the Ceremony.
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COLOMBIA: CANDLE CEREMONY
Lighting the Way to Marriage: The Beautiful Candle Tradition Symbolizing Union in Colombian Weddings.
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CUBA: THE MONEY DANCE
Dancing for Dollars: How Cuban Weddings Incorporate a Fun Fundraising Tradition to Help Cover Wedding Costs and the Couple’s Future.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: LAS ARRAS
Symbolic Exchange of Love and Support: Las Arras, the Traditional Spanish Ceremony of the 13 Gold Coins in Weddings.
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ECUADOR: HONORING PARENTS
A Tribute to Our Roots: Ecuadorian Weddings Honor Parents with Sentimental Gifts from Childhood.
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EL SALVADOR: GROOM’S FAMILY PAYS
A Generous Gesture: The Tradition of Groom’s Family Paying for the Wedding and Bride’s Dress in El Salvadoran Weddings.
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GUATEMALA: BREAKING THE BELL
A Shattering Start to a Prosperous Marriage: The Unique Tradition of Breaking a Bell Filled with Flour, Rice, and Grains in Guatemalan Wedding Receptions.
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MEXICO: EL LAZO
Bound by Love: El Lazo – The Beautiful Tradition of Tying a Floral Rosary Rope Around the Shoulders of the Couple in Hispanic Weddings.
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NICARAGUA: A MOMENT FOR THE VIRGIN MARY
An Offering of Love and Devotion: Nicaraguan Brides Honor the Virgin Mary with Roses During Their Wedding Ceremony.
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PUERTO RICO: WEDDING FAVORS
Cherished Keepsakes: Puerto Rican Weddings Feature the Beloved Tradition of Capias as Personalized Wedding Souvenirs Displayed in Homes.
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PERU: FIND THE FAKE WEDDING RING
A Sweet Prediction: The Traditional Peruvian Wedding Cake Ceremony and the Belief of the Next Person to Get Married from the Ribbon Pulling Game.
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SPAIN: GODFATHERS AND GODMOTHERS
Guidance and Support: The Role of Godparents in Traditional Spanish Weddings as Marriage Counselors and Advisors.
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VENEZUELA: THE DISAPPEARING COUPLE
La Hora Loca: The Exciting Venezuelan Wedding Tradition of Newlyweds’ Stealthy Escape for Good Luck and a Joyful Start to Their Married Life Together.