At Mexican weddings, everyone who dances with the bride or groom is expected to pin money on their outfit, a celebratory gesture that contributes to the newlyweds’ honeymoon and other wedding expenses.
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Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
While the couple slow dances, guests pin money onto their clothes as a sign of prosperity.
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