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Originally posted by OTW
What she said.
Traditional Filipino ceremonies in the Catholic church and the coins etc usually go hand in hand.
The coins, cord, candle, and veil are implemented usually after the offertory and before the Eucharist. The veil is draped over the bride and groom, the coins represent wealth for the couple, the candle guides their path, and the cord binds them together as one.
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In Mexican cultures, it's pretty much the same thing except the coins are presented to the bride by the groom. It symbolizes that he will always be able to take care of her.