Watch: New Orleans Second Line Weddings

Have you ever walked down the street and see lovers showing out like this? Some were taught to shun public affection, don’t kiss in public, and so on. But in New Orleans, you can feel free to take your love to the streets and dance in the name of love!

There’s nothing like a New Orleans Second Line but a Second Line Wedding! I chase em down every chance I get. To be able to witness this public celebration of love is magical and is proof that love walks the streets and lingers in the Nola air.

New Orleans Wedding Couple Kissing

Second Line’s also are part of the city’s wedding tradition. The wedding second line celebrates the newlyweds as they embark on a new life together. The mainline leading the parade for a wedding is made up of the married couple, the brass band, and usually a grand marshal. The Second Line is the wedding party and anyone who want to join the celebration. I always join in on the love celebration, dancing, singing, and snapping away.

Second Line’s also are part of the city’s wedding tradition. The wedding Second Line celebrates the newlyweds as they embark on a new life together. The mainline leading the parade for a wedding is made up of the married couple, the brass band, and usually a grand marshal. The Second Line is the wedding party and anyone who want to join the celebration. I always join in on the love celebration, dancing, singing, and snapping away.

Weddings in New Orleans are unique experiences in themselves. One of the most popular traditions of all during weddings is the infamous Second Line and lovebird from all over the world come to New Orleans to experience a destination wedding like no other. And honestly, I do not mind sharing this part of our culture as it brings business to our cultural bears who are often cheated in the tourism industry. From booking a Brass Band, Black Masking Indians, Wedding Photographers and all thing NOLA Hitched please know I’m here to help!

Black Bride and Groom kissing with NOLA Hitched sign
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If you are seeking a location for a destination wedding, I highly recommend my beloved city, New Orleans.

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Photo courtesy Omunene/Creative Commons

The link below has a great article on Second Line Wedding planning resources.

https://www.theadvocate.com/article_726d303f-5957-5eee-b925-8c6ffb5f7cad.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Dee Hollins, The Nola Chic and The Advocate

 

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