Colombia
An old person makes a speech reminding the couple of their duties in the marriage. The elders bless the couple immediately after the wedding ceremony.
People in Colombia have a very nice "candle ceremony". Moments after the wedding ceremony bride and groom each light a candle. Then they use those candles to light a third one together. This candle is the symbol of their unity, new life in which they'll share everything.
Brides married in Colombia have long white wedding dress. During the wedding reception all single persons put one of their shoes under her dress. Groom then chooses one shoe. The owner of this shoe is going to marry next.
Colombian bride often puts a coin in her shoe as a symbol of her wish not to get into situation where she would be without basic stuff in life.
In parts of Colombia the bride and groom are covered with "mantilla" which shows that their marriage is lived under one roof.
At the wedding reception in Ecuador bride and groom give their parents special presents. Such presents are usually objects bride and groom used when they were children.
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