From . . GainesvilleSun.com
By Catherine Hollingsworth
NYT Newspapers
Filipino Wedding Customs and Traditions
Pre-wedding tradition: A diamond or birthstone ring can be given as an engagement ring. Wedding plans are often made during the pamanhikan, which is when the groom formally asks permission to marry the bride. The Despedida de Soltera is a kind of farewell for the bride, hosted by her family, and the groom's family is invited.
Wedding attire and jewelry: Tailor-made gowns and tuxedos are now common, but the tradition barong tagalog, a thin, embroidered ecru shirt, is still popular for grooms and male wedding guests.
Ceremony: Godparents, called ninongs and ninangs, stand as witnesses. The ring bearer is accompanied by a coin bearer, who carries 13 coins, called arrhae, symbolic of wealth. The bride's long veil is pinned to the groom to symbolize their union and a loop, such as a rope or a string of flowers or coins, is placed around the couple to signify their bond.
Reception and food: An elaborate feast follows the wedding with numerous courses. There is often a money-dance, in which male guests pin money to the bride's gown. White doves, kept in a bell-shaped cage, may be released after the ceremony.
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