Colombian Weddings

Colombia’s rich, fun loving and friendly culture is what makes it home to such a vibrant and happy community. The most cherished parts of Colombian culture are the music, dancing and socialising . Every occasion is celebrated with great enthusiasm, including the occasion of marriage. Marriage celebration in Colombia is and has always been an extravagant one. Some marriage practices in Colombia have changed greatly in recent times as they are moving away from a conservative society to a more progressive and accepting society.


Arranged marriages are now a thing of the past. Traditional weddings once would have involved the groom presenting the bride with 13 unity coins known as Arras which express his commitment to support her. Today, however the coins represent the wealth and finances they will share. Bridesmaids and groomsmen were never a traditional part of Colombian weddings but in recent times they are becoming so thanks to Hollywood’s influence. Many Colombian weddings still take place in a church due to the Catholic religion being an important part of their culture. Once a couple proceeds from the church after their wedding ceremony, loud firecrackers are set off in celebration. The true party usually begins at the reception where the bride and groom hand out small wedding favours known as Detalles to all their guests. At the reception every single person is meant to put a shoe under the bride’s dress. The groom then will pull one shoe out, revealing the next person that will supposedly get married. An interesting tradition that is still practiced today at Colombian weddings is the cutting of the groom’s tie into pieces before auctioning it off for good luck. Other traditions include the candle ceremony where the bride and groom light their own individual candles before using them to light one single candle symbolising their union as a married couple. 

Traditionally after marriage, men become the head of the household and are required to support their family. Another aspect changing within Colombian society is more women are taking on the roles of work to support the family. Divorce in Colombia is now legal but is frowned upon by the Catholic Church so it is commonly avoided. 


One of the most recent and progressive steps Colombia has taken in relation to marriage is legalising same-sex marriage. In 2016 the Constitutional Court of Colombia realised that banning same sex marriage was unlawful under the Colombian Constitution.  

 References:
http://www.vergemagazine.com/work-abroad/blogs/1324-what-to-expect-at-a-colombian-wedding.html
http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com.au/2010/04/matrimonios-colombian-wedding.html
https://www.theknot.com/content/a-destination-wedding-with-tons-of-festive-colombian-flair

By: Ella Gregory

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