Jacqueline & Robert Jacob
Traditions and Covid Updates
Madrinas & Padrinos
Mexican/Hispanic
Often referred to as Godparents in the US, Madrinas and Padrinos help ease the burden of celebrations by sponsoring certain aspects. They are typically aunts, uncles, older cousins, and extended family members who purchase key items relating to the ceremony or reception. We would like to thank Tia Mila for being our Madrina of the Mariachi Band and Jackie's brother Victor for being the Padrino of the Welcome Party.
Dollar Dance/Money Dance
Worldwide/Various Cultures
Guests pay to dance with the newlyweds by pinning the bills to the couples clothing (idk if I want people to mess up my dress, we will figure something out - Jackie). The money dance is a fun way gift money to the couple. The gifted money is used by the newlyweds for their honeymoon or set up their new home.
Ofrenda
Mexican
An ofrenda is an alter synonymous with Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, where we honor passed friends and family. We welcome those we lost by displaying their photos and offering a plate of food, a few drinks, and flowers. Dia de los Muertos is Jackie's favorite holiday and we can think of no better way to take a moment to remember those that we lost while they are celebrating from a far.
El Lazo
Catholic/Mexican
El Lazo is a rosary or other decorated chain to show the connection between the newlyweds. It is typically placed on the couple after the exchange of vows, in a figure 8 form, and before the conclusion of the service.
La Vibora de la Mar
Mexican
This is a Mexican wedding tradition that takes place during the reception. It is done twice: once with all of the ladies and then again with all of the men. Jake will be standing on a chair with a few groomsmen acting as guards while holding Jackie will be standing on another chair with bridesmaids as guards, and her vail will be a bridge between them. Guest hold hands in a chain (the men traditionally hold the person in front of them belt) and "follow" the leader as they chain moves between the couple, the dance area, and around the reception area. The guest may push against the couple and their guards to try and push them over but also should not as it is a sign of bad luck of the couple falls off of the chairs. Here is a video with an example of this game: https://youtu.be/6YZPLc6ZLPY Another explanation: https://artofsounddj.com/blog/la-vibora-de-la-mar
El Muertito
Mexican
Done after La Vibora de la Mar, the groom is lifted over the shoulders of all the men, and then tossed into the air several times! Sometimes friends steal his shoes, they are then passed around and guest may put money and gifts into the shoes.