Types of Wedding Ceremonies: Mexican

Mexican weddings are generally church ceremonies with the white gown for the bride and a tuxedo for the groom. Here are some common traditions observed at Mexican Catholic (see Roman Catholic) weddings. Love is united through religion with the use of a lazo, a huge rosary that is wrapped around the bride and groom as they are kneeling at the altar while the priest says a prayer for the couple. There are also gifts presented during the ceremony: coins (silver or gold), a Bible, and a rosary. These are handed to the couple by padrinos, usually two special people the couple has chosen. The coins symbolize prosperity.