Hispanic Las Arras & El Lazo Bilingual Ceremony Script
Celebrates treasured Hispanic wedding traditions in fluid English and Spanish—incorporating Los Padrinos, Las Arras Matrimoniales (13 gold coins), and El Lazo (figure-eight rosary/floral lasso).
Helpful delivery notes for the officiant
- Coordinate with the Padrinos de Arras and Padrinos de Lazo during rehearsal so they know the exact cue to walk forward smoothly.
- Keep El Lazo draped around the couple’s shoulders during the final blessing, then invite the Padrinos de Lazo to lift it off gently right BEFORE the pronouncement and kiss!
- Have a small ornate tray ready when pouring the 13 coins into cupped hands so not a single coin slips onto the floor.
Bienvenida Familiar / Welcome & Honor to Parents and Padrinos
Bienvenidos, querida familia, padrinos y amigos—welcome, beloved family, godparents, and friends. Por favor, tomen asiento; please be seated. Hoy nos reunimos ante Dios y esta hermosa comunidad para celebrar el sagrado matrimonio de [PARTNER A] y [PARTNER B]. Today we honor not only the deep love uniting these two hearts, sino también la herencia, la fe y el ejemplo de sus padres, abuelos y padrinos who have walked beside them with wisdom and unconditional love. Thank you all for filling this altar with blessing today.
Declaración de Consentimiento / Statutory Declaration of Intent
[PARTNER A] y [PARTNER B], true marriage is a sacred covenant—una alianza de amor paciente, respeto mutuo y entrega diaria. Before God and these witnesses, declare now your free intention. [PARTNER A], ¿aceptas libremente a [PARTNER B] como tu legítimo/a esposo/a—to love, respect, and walk faithfully together in joy and in adversity all the days of your life? ([PARTNER A]: "Sí, acepto / I do.") Y tú, [PARTNER B], do you freely take [PARTNER A] as your lawful wedded spouse—para amarlo/a, respetarlo/a y caminar juntos con fidelidad todos los días de tu vida? ([PARTNER B]: "Sí, acepto / I do.")
Votos e Intercambio de Anillos / Vows & Wedding Rings
Recibimos ahora los anillos matrimoniales. [PARTNER A], place this ring upon [PARTNER B]’s finger and repeat: "[PARTNER B], te entrego este anillo en señal de mi amor eterno, my fidelity, and my promise to care for your heart hoy y siempre." [PARTNER B], coloca este anillo en el dedo de [PARTNER A] y repite: "[PARTNER A], te entrego este anillo en señal de mi amor eterno, my fidelity, and my promise to care for your heart hoy y siempre."
Las Arras Matrimoniales — The Thirteen Coins of Stewardship
Invitamos ahora a los Padrinos de Arras. These thirteen coins—Las Arras Matrimoniales—symbolize shared trust, mutual stewardship, and twelve months of provision each year plus an extra measure of generosity toward those in need. [PARTNER A], place these coins into [PARTNER B]’s hands and say: "Todo lo que soy y todo lo que construyamos es nuestro—what is mine is yours, in trust and generosity." [PARTNER B], receive them and say: "Las recibo con amor, prometiendo cuidar juntos nuestro hogar en abundancia y en sencillez."
El Lazo — The Sacred Infinity Lasso
Invitamos ahora a los Padrinos de Lazo to place the unity lasso—El Lazo—in the shape of an unbroken figure-eight around [PARTNER A] and [PARTNER B]’s shoulders. Este lazo representa un vínculo espiritual infinito: two distinct lives bound together in harmony, prayer, and mutual protection, so that neither ever carries life’s burdens alone. Señor, bendice esta unión para que nada en el mundo rompa la paz y la ternura que hoy los abraza.
Bendición Final y Pronunciamiento / Removal of Lazo & Pronouncement
Padrinos, pueden retirar suavemente el lazo como recuerdo sagrado de su hogar. May God fill your home with health, laughter, music, and unbreakable peace. Habiendo presenciado sus votos, anillos, arras y lazo ante estos testigos, by the authority vested in me as an ordained minister of Agape Church International and under the laws of this State—¡los declaro unidos en matrimonio! I now pronounce you married! [PARTNER A] y [PARTNER B], ¡pueden besarse! ¡Que vivan los novios!
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