Traditions

A cord placed around you both during the Mass, a sign of one life. Fills a role: Tía Carmen and Jorge. Give Carmen a page. They sit in row 2 on the ceremony rows.

Thirteen coins given as a promise of care. Fills a role: Beto and Irma Morales, in row 3. Beto's page.

Sponsors who stand with you and often carry a moment, seated beside it in the Mass. Yours: Tía Carmen and Jorge, the lazo, and Beto and Irma, the arras.

Offered by padrinos in many families. Yours has not said.

Ask Padre Miguel. The Mariachi Los Cedros agreement starts at 5:30 pm.

The canopy you marry under, a home open on all sides. Fills roles: four to hold the poles.

The marriage contract, signed with witnesses before the ceremony. A question for your officiant.

Seven blessings, often read by seven people you choose.

The close of the ceremony. A line in the run of show and the shot list.

Events before the wedding, with their own dress codes and music.

The arrival procession. Check the venue's rules on animals and music outdoors.

The canopy for the ceremony, a brief for your florist or builder.

Seven steps around the fire. Ask the venue about open flame.

The families meet formally, often its own day. Fills roles for elders on both sides.

Family fabric chosen for guests. A note in dress codes and orders by deadline.

Guests shower the couple with money while dancing. Name who collects it; Rosela never touches it.

Shared by elders. A line in the run of show.