- ¿Te quieres casar conmigo? (Would you marry me?)
- ¡Sí, quiero! (Yes I will!)
In Spain there are a lot of traditions and superstitions related to the wedding day.
Azahar: Orange blossoms have long been the flower of choice for a woman getting married in Spain. Since the orange tree bears fruit and blossoms at the same time, it’s flowers represent happiness and fulfillment.
To bring a dozen eggs to Santa Clara’s Monastery: If you want to have good weather the day of your wedding you must take a dozen eggs to Santa Clara’s Monastery. The tradition says that the Nuns pray for your happy marriage and good weather.
Family book (Libro de Familia): After the wedding the couple receives an official document called a ‘family book,’ which resembles a passport and contains 6 pages for recording the progress and accomplishments of the children.
Arras (unity coins): In a tradition going back to the days of the Visigoths, the groom presents the bride with thirteen arras (coins made of gold, silver or metal) which are blessed by a priest, which symbolizes the financial support the bride will receive from the groom. Nowadays the bride normally presents the groom with her own set of arras as well.
Martes (Tuesday): Superstitions say, do not get married on a Tuesday “En martes, ni te cases ni te embarques.”
Testigos (Witnesses): Two witnesses are required to sign the marriage certificate at a civil wedding or at a church wedding.
Arroz (Rice): After the church ceremony all the guests throw rice as the married couple leaves the church symbolizing the showering of abundance and fertility on the bride and groom. This is an ancient tradition also popular in other countries like the US.
More Wedding Vocabulary:
- novios groom and bride
- marido y mujer husband and wife
- damas de honor bridesmaids
- banquete wedding feast, ie the reception
- alianza wedding ring
- invitados guests
- lista de boda wedding gift list
- madrina the groom’s mother
- padrino the bride’s father
- tarta nupical wedding cake
- traje de novia wedding dress
- votos vows
