There are many different cultures around the world and each one is full of exciting and unique traditions that should be celebrated. Latin American culture includes a large number of countries including some in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands. It is so important to keep ourselves educated about the different lifestyles of the world, especially when it comes to weddings. Love is the universal language because it is present in every nation. Let’s learn about some wedding traditions in Latin America that couple’s use to express their love for one another!
During the ceremony in some Latin countries, the groom will hand his bride 13 golden coins. This is a symbol of their unbreakable trust. For religious couples, it is actually a symbol of Christ and his twelve disciples.
In Colombia, women will sometimes place a coin in their shoe as a symbol of desiring a prosperous married life.
In almost all Latin countries, it is popular that the couple wears a rosary, wreath or golden cord as a symbol of their marriage union.
In Venezuela, the couple disappears during the wedding party. Good luck will come to the bride and groom who don’t get caught. But if someone notices that they have vanished, the good luck will be passed on to them.
In Chile, it is common for the bride and groom to be to wear their wedding bands before the ceremony on their right hands. But once they tie the knot, the rings are switched over to their left hands.
In Costa Rica, a few days before the wedding, the groom will serenade the bride to be as well as bring her flowers. Sometimes he will also hire a band or bring his friends to help play music in the background.
Let us know which tradition was your favorite!