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Wedding Ring
The Symbolic Meaning of Wedding RingsThe wedding rings that you and your partner choose are one of the most important purchases you'll make in your life. After all, your wedding ring is much more than a piece of jewellery. A wedding ring is a symbo...
Wedding Traditions
Filipino Wedding TraditionsIn the Philippines there are many unique wedding traditions, some which originate from Spanish missionaries who visited the country early in the 18th century. Many of these traditions are drawn from the dominant Christian r...
Pre-Wedding Rituals
Pinoy Pre-Wedding Rituals in Modern TimesThe good news is that the days of pikot (shotgun marriage) and kasunduan (arranged marriage) — where both the bride and groom had no choice but to comply with the parents’ wishes are long gone.The bad news...
Wedding Culture
The EngagementAfter the couple has decided to marry, the first order of business is the pamanhikan, where the groom and his parents visit the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. Wedding plans are often made at this time, including a dis...
Wedding Superstitions
Filipino Wedding Superstitions Many Filipinos (like most people in the world) adhere to numerous folk beliefs and superstitions. Some are practiced primarily because of an “there's nothing to lose if we comply” attitude while others are totally i...
