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Golden arrhae coins in a ceremonial chest, a Filipino wedding tradition
Culture

Filipino wedding traditions, explained

The candle, veil, and cord; the arrhae; the money dance; and the reception customs that make a Filipino wedding ours.

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12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

A church wedding ceremony bathed in warm light through a tall window
Culture

Catholic wedding requirements in the Philippines

Pre-Cana, marriage banns, and the documents your parish will ask for — and how early to start.

11 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Thirteen golden arrhae coins resting in an open ceremonial chest
Culture

The Filipino wedding entourage, explained: ninong, ninang, and sponsors

Who stands where and does what — principal sponsors, secondary sponsors, and the bearers in a Filipino wedding.

9 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The veil-and-cord rite draped over a kneeling couple in a sunlit church
Culture

Civil vs. church wedding in the Philippines: which is right for you?

Requirements, timeline, and cost differences between a civil and a church wedding — and how to choose.

3 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

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