The Wedding Lasso

Most often associated with Hispanic and Filipino cultures, the wedding lasso is used during the ceremony to symbolize unity and the love that will bind the couple together for life.

Traditionally the lasso is a large loop of ceremonial rosary beads, but it can also be made of satin cording or flowers. After the couple has said their vows a close friend, a relative or the wedding officiant will place the lasso around the groom's neck, and then the bride's to form a figure-eight shape. The officiant will then explain the significance of the lasso and usually offer a prayer or blessing.

At the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed and the bride keeps the lasso as a wedding keepsake.