Something Borrowed

I just talked to my Auntie Dely, and she's going to let us borrow her coins for the coin ceremony. Here's a little thing I found on the internet that will explain what the tradition is:

"In one Catholic wedding tradition, the groom gives the bride an Arras - a container of 13 coins. In addition to being a sort of dowry, the Arras symbolized the groom's promise (and ability) to support his family. In wealthy families, the Arras consisted of 13 gold or silver coins. Those less well off have used gold-plated small denomination coins, or tokens."



There's actually all sorts of traditions and meanings with arras. Sometimes the parents give it to the groom, etc. So we're kind of changing the tradition up a little bit. Since the whole wedding has been about combining Paul's culture and mine. We're going to do half American money and half Filipino money, to meld both cultures together. Also, my Aunties (Sponsors) on my mom side are going to help us out with presenting the coins. It should be an interesting addition to our wedding ceremony.

Thank you, Auntie Dely! It's going to be a great contribution to our wedding day.