As I am of various origins, I have done some internet research on wedding traditions from countries where I have ancestors (or at least, I believe I do). I've narrowed it to Mexican, German, Irish and English.
Irish Make-up bells. The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away, restore harmony if a couple is fighting, and also remind a couple of their wedding vows. Giving a bell as a gift has become an Irish tradition. Greeters hand out tiny bells to your guests to ring as you process. Guests could also ring their little bells at the reception in lieu of clinking glasses.
English/ Irish Horseshoe: Irish brides used to carry a real horseshoe for good luck. (Turned up so the luck won't run out). Most Irish brides carry a porcelain horseshoe, or one made of fabric which is worn on the wrist or bent arm.
Mexican Wedding Lasso: A lasso made of flowers, beads, jewels, ribbon, etc. is placed around the bride and groom in a figure-8 shape as they say their vows. The lasso symbolizes the couple’s love and union, and is kept by the bride as a memento.
Mexican Gold coins: In a tradition dating back to ancient Rome, it is customary for the groom to present the bride with coins during the ceremony. The gift of the coins is meant to represent the groom’s commitment to support his wife throughout their life together, and her acceptance symbolizes her promise to take care of him.
(The tradition suggests to use 13, to represent Jesus and the apostles. We might do 18 since that is a lucky number in Judaism)
German coin throwing: The wedding takes place in the chapel and as the newly wed couple leaves the chapel; they throw coins at the children watching them. A wedding reception follows the religious ceremony.
(We can throw the coins that we just exchanged)
Mexican First Dance: At a traditional Mexican reception, guests join hands and form a heart shape around the newlyweds during their first dance as husband and wife.
Mexican Dollar Dance/German Veil Dance: A Mexican/German tradition where guests offer money in exchange for a dance with the bride or groom.
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