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Carrying the wedding rings and preparing a speech with phrases of love, are some of the tasks that your godparents can assume during the ceremony and subsequent celebration. However, the work they do will go beyond the day they exchange their silver rings, to remain in time and until the last of their days. And it is that being a godfather or godmother is a commitment that is acquired fromfor life, hence the importance of choosing the right ones.

Who are the sponsors

Unlike godparents at Baptism or Confirmation, as required by canon law, godparents at a marriage they have no obligations from a religious point of view What happens is that they are often confused with marriage witnesses, who for a religious wedding are required on two occasions: first, for the ecclesiastical marriage information, which is when they meet with the parish priest, and second, for the celebration of the marriage itself, when they sign the marriage certificate.

These witnesses may be the same or different; however, they are usually different, as the former should not be familiar, while the latter may be. Godparents, on the other hand, are more of a symbolic figure. The system can have several of them, depending on the function you want to assign. Thus, there are the Godfathers of Alliances who wear and present the gold rings during the ceremony. Godfathers of Arras The bride and groom are given thirteen coins symbolizing prosperity. Bow Godparents The two of them are tied together with a ribbon as a symbol of their sacred union. Bible Sponsors and Rosario who give both objects to be blessed during the ceremony. Cushion Sponsors The cushions are placed on the kneeler to represent the prayer of the couple. And Sacrament or Wake Sponsors who accompany the bride and groom to the altar and act as witnesses by signing the minutes.

What is the role of sponsors?

Beyond the specific roles that they may acquire during the ceremony, the godparents will are very special and close to the bride and groom. Just as in Baptism or Confirmation, they are considered guides in the journey of faith and, therefore, those who will be there to support them in good times and in bad; in moments of joy and of difficulty. They will be their fundamental pillar from the spiritual point of view.

In addition, in preparation for marriage will always be ready to collaborate in any way Some will even want to take on certain tasks themselves, such as taking care of the wedding ribbons, choosing the floral arrangements for the chapel or giving the bridal glasses for the first toast. For them it will be an honor. Also, when it's time for the speeches, the groomsmen will surely also take the floor to dedicate their good wishes to the newlyweds.

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How to choose godparents

• Very close relatives Generally, parents are chosen, although they can also be other relatives with whom they have a very close emotional relationship, for example, siblings, cousins or aunts and uncles.
• That they are married Since they will be your godparents in this new journey you are starting as husband and wife, it is ideal that your godparents are a stable married couple. This way, you can turn to them whenever you need advice on marital matters. They will certainly have the right words to guide you.
• That they are religious If you will exchange your vows with beautiful phrases of love for the church, it is because you are believers in God and, therefore, it is best that your godparents are also believers. Also, although it is a matter of conversation, in most churches they will ask that your godparents have their sacraments up to date.
• Have a strong bond Godparents can not only be family, but also friends, but make sure to maintain a relationship with them that is fireproof, because being a godparent is a lifelong commitment, so don't choose the last couple of friends you met or the one you see most often, but the one with whom you have an indissoluble bond.
• That they are adults The reason you tend to choose your parents is because you find more wisdom in them, so if you want your godparents to act as a support from experience, preferably look for people older than you.

Whether they are two, four or six, the important thing is that your godparents are people of your closest circle of affection. And beyond supporting them with wedding decorations or other items, such as reading the Psalm with Christian phrases of love, the essential thing is that they will always be present in your lives to contain, guide and embrace you.