Filipino Weddings – What Are The Traditions Invloved In Them? (Answers)

Answers To The Question: What Are The Traditions Involved In Filipino Weddings

FILIPINO WEDDINGS – In this article we will learn what are the traditional practices done in Filipino weddings.

The Filipino culture had always been the culminations of different cultures mixed together. However, even with all the influence from foreign countries, the Filipino values and traditions still holds true.

Filipino Weddings - What Are The Traditions Invloved In Them? (Answers)
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Traditionally, the weddings are a celebration of not just two individuals, but rather two families uniting as one. The strong family influence, traditional attires like the Barong and Filipiniana, and folk dances like the “Tinikling” are some of the few unique customs.

The Philippines for Over 300 years, have been colonized by Spain, and have greatly influenced the Filipino Culture. One of which is the high importance of Religion.

With around 80% of the Filipino population being Catholic, it has been customary for weddings to be held in a Catholic church. Here, many rituals and readings take place, each one signifying the important values of marriage and the union of two souls.

According to an article on LinaAndJirsa.com, aside from the bridesmaid and groomsmen, the Filipino wedding involves a great deal of important people in the couple’s lives. Couples often honor these guests with the title of Principal Sponsor or Secondary Sponsor.

The number of sponsors can vary from one couple to multiple couples. During the ceremony, these sponsors are invited to join the bride and groom in the prayers of blessing.

There are four sets secondary sponsors, these include:

  • Coins Sponsors
  • Veil Sponsors
  • Cord Sponsors
  • Candle Sponsors

Often times, these sponsors include the aunts, uncles, and extended family of the couple. They are incorporated throughout the ceremony to partake in the traditional Catholic rituals.

Other customs in Filipino Weddings Include:

  • Catholic Coin Ceremony (The Arras)
  • Catholic Veil Ceremony
  • Catholic Cord Ceremony
  • Catholic Candle Ceremony or Unity Candle
  • Filipino Money Dance
Filipino Weddings - What Are The Traditions Invloved In Them? (Answers)
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Traditional Filipino Wedding attires are also part of the customs. The Filipiniana for women and the Barong Tagalog for men.

More modern Filipino wedding dresses have seen changes over time into the elegant white gowns. Although you would often see a slight resemblance to the Filipiniana.

The Barong Tagalog is a traditional Filipino shirt often worn by Family members in a formal event. The Barong is often lightweight and handmaid.

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2 thoughts on “Filipino Weddings – What Are The Traditions Invloved In Them? (Answers)”

  1. I have always been fascinated with the wedding traditions of various countries. Thanks for sharing the rituals involved in a Traditional Filipino Wedding.

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