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Stories from the aisle

Traditions, celebrations, and the moments in between — essays on how Filipino couples celebrate, from pamamanhikan to the last dance.

StoriesJun 24, 20263 min read

From Pamamanhikan to the Money Dance: Filipino Wedding Traditions, and How Couples Keep Them Today

A warm walk through the traditions that shape Filipino weddings — pamamanhikan, the cord and veil, the thirteen coins — and how modern couples adapt each one.

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