Both civil and religious wedding ceremonies are available and acceptable for marriage and, as you would expect, there are various ceremonial forms. However, the ceremony begins when the father's bride walks alongside the daughter towards the altar; is accompanied by "Entrance Song of the Bride". This refers to the "giving it away" moment. Family and friends will witness the culmination of the commitment for the couple to become one unit. As the ceremony continues, the spouses will express their interest in changing status by asking for a religious blessing. The bride and groom's vows will be heard promptly in the church and rings will be exchanged, symbolizing the spouses' commitment to marriage. The moment the groom says: "I marry you with this ring, I honor my body and give you all my earthly goods", the ceremony will reach its climax and will be followed by the priest's blessing. "In Mexican weddings, after the exchange of vows, El Lazo, a symbolic cord made of ribbons or adorned with fertility symbols such as orange blossoms, as well as crystals, satin and small jewels, is ceremonially placed around the couple's neck to symbolize their new marriage. (Traditions: