Arras & lazo: a wedding guide

Your wishlist

Answer these before you meet anyone.

• What look are you picturing for the arras and lazo?

• How are you hoping to get the pieces?

  Arras and lazo are often passed down or gifted by the padrinos.

• What form do you want the lazo to take?

  A cord or a rosary is the form the rite names; a rope of fresh flowers from your florist is a third. The form is the family's call.

How it’s usually priced

Usually priced as one flat amount.

Possible extras: Arras (coins & chest), Lazo / cord.

What you settle once booked

• Which elements is your ceremony including?

  Veil and candle are the Filipino companions to the cord — with it, the whole set the sponsors present.

• Where are the arras coming from?

  Arras are often passed down or given by the padrinos; buying new is one option, not the default.

• Where is the lazo coming from?

  A lazo can be a doubled rosary, a silk cord, or a rope of fresh flowers — the form varies by family.

• Where in the Mass do the arras and lazo fall?

  In the US Order the arras follow the rings and the lazo is laid before the Nuptial Blessing and lifted after it — but the parish's custom is the reference.

What to look over

Correct these details as needed.

• Padrinos / sponsors for each element

  In both traditions the presenters are part of the rite.

The day-of sheet

Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.

Across the whole day

Choose which moments to include.

• Arras & lazo at the ceremony site