The Second Line parade has a deep history within the city of New Orleans and may be performed for a number of celebrations. When performed for weddings, the Second Line is a celebration of the new life the couple is about to embark on. The parade itself is composed of two parts: the “First Line” and the “Second Line”. The “First Line” consists of the traditional New Orleans Brass Band as well as the Bride and Groom. The “Second Line” consists of family, friends, wedding guests, and any passerby who would like to join in to follow behind the couple. Parade participants walk, dance, and wave handkerchiefs in rhythm to the sound of the brass band as they make their way down the parade route. This, in a nutshell, is “Second-Lining”. Ladies, leave your stilettos at home and opt for a more comfortable block heel or flats. We'll be walking for about 20 minutes!
It's the wedding style of choice in NOLA! It's like a cocktail party with passed hors d'oeuvres and meal stations open all night. So while there will be no formally seated dinner, rest assured that food and drinks will be flowing steadily and plentifully throughout the event!
The Mardi Gras Indians are one of New Orleans’ greatest cultural treasures. Every year, the tribes take to the streets, bringing generations of history right along with them. Each suit is an elaborate design of beads, feathers, plumes, and stones: the result of a year’s worth of labor, time, money, and creativity. The Mardi Gras Indian tradition is rooted in a legacy of resistance. Enslaved Africans, escaping the dehumanizing violence of the plantation, found hospice with Native Americans. The Mardi Gras Indian tribes are noted for their exquisite costumes, public performances at Carnival, and their musical contributions. The Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans endure as the preservers of a distinctive cultural legacy. Learn more at: https://www.backstreetmuseum.org/general-2
Please rsvp by March 22, 2023.
We highly encourage guests to take an Uber to and from the wedding. Parking is very limited in the French Quarter. For those who need to drive, parking is available at Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. $8 Parking Thursday - Monday, for up to 6 Hours. Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage is located on Chartres Street between St. Louis Street and Toulouse Street.
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Please arrive at the ceremony by 4:40 pm. We will have champagne waiting for you upon arrival. The wedding processional will begin at 5 pm.
Cocktail attire or black tie optional.
Please feel free to bring a date only if you were given a plus one on the invitation. Please be sure to include their name in your rsvp.
Kids are welcome!
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