Arrhae (arras) are the thirteen wedding coins exchanged during many Filipino Catholic ceremonies as a symbol of shared prosperity and responsibility. Also called: Arras / wedding coins.
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The arrhae moment is short but symbolic. A coin bearer or sponsor presents the coins, and the couple exchanges them as part of the rite.
Buy or borrow the set early — last-minute hunting the week of the wedding is a classic stressor.
Assign who carries the arrhae and who hands them over. Add both names to the program and entourage list.
Confirm parish rules for the exchange choreography.
Designate one person to hold the coins before and after the rite.
If traveling for a destination kasal, pack arrhae in carry-on.
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The veil and cord (yugal) rites are Catholic Filipino wedding traditions symbolizing unity and protection — usually assisted by secondary sponsors.
The entourage is the wedding party: attendants who process, pose, and support the couple on the wedding day — often larger than Western bridal parties.
Principal sponsors are the primary wedding godparents who typically stand closest to the couple during the ceremony and are listed first on invitations.
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