In Spanish, the word “arras” means earnest money. During the wedding ceremony, the groom will hold 13 coins in his hands and offer them to the bride. The highly religious symbolism represents Jesus and his apostles. When the bride accepts the arras, this means that she trusts the groom. However, the coins can also be 12 gold coins that represent the months of the year and a platinum coin, which is meant for the less fortunate. The bride and groom will choose a couple to provide the las arras. Typically, the godparents will provide the coins as a gift to the couple. Of course, the coins can also be represented in other ways, such as through jewels.