Our Lasso

Several months ago, Mr. H's mom went to Mexico to visit her sister and to look for a few wedding items that we need for the Hispanic traditions in our ceremony. Unfortunately, the lasso that she found we were unable to get, so I set out to search for one online.

Just incase many of you aren't sure what the lasso is, the lasso is a large cord, or rosary, that is placed around the couple after they exchange vows. Someone particularly special to the bride/groom (such as Godparents, grandparents, etc.) places the lasso around the groom’s shoulders, and then the bride’s shoulders. The lasso is worn for the remainder of the ceremony. This tradition is performed to show the love that will bind the couple together for the rest of their lives.

It turns out, finding a lasso online isn't the easiest thing to do. I found many inexpensive ones that would definitely do the trick, but Mr. H was picky and wanted something made of real silver and beads that would stand the test of time, and that we will be able to hand down to our children one day. I love the idea of our future generations using the same lasso for such a significant event, so I made it my mission to find the right one for our wedding.

After many weeks of searching through Google and various links upon links, I came upon one website that seemed to have just what we were looking for. Mary's Rosary had the exact one that we were hoping his mom would find in Mexico (and, coincidentally, it was the site I had found to give his mom a reference picture AGES ago, but hadn't saved to my favorites).

So now, I present to you our lasso:



It's pretty large and heavy, but I am so happy with the end product. Holding out and really searching around was worth the wait.

Are any of you incorporating this tradition into your ceremony and, if so, where did you all find your lasso? I'm sure there are quite a few others out there who would love the links!