Wedding traditions of New Orleans
A New Orleans wedding often leaves the church behind a brass band in a second line parade.
New Orleans has a long tradition of parades, and couples may march in a second line with a brass band and handkerchiefs. The city's French and Spanish heritage and Black Creole culture shape the style.
A wedding here
After the ceremony, the guests twirl umbrellas or handkerchiefs and dance behind the band. The groom's cake may be a hallmark, and a king cake is sometimes served in season.
Customs
Cake pulls, in which ribbons are attached to charms hidden in a cake and the bridesmaids pull them, are a Southern custom with deep roots in New Orleans.
Wedding customs of New Orleans
Also part of it, and being written: Second line (A parade led by a brass band.), Wedding cake (Includes cake pulls.), Brass band (Music on the parade.), Cajun wedding (A wedding custom of Louisiana.).
Communities and their weddings in New Orleans
- Black Creole Second line and church weddings.
- Cajun A fais do-do dance after the meal.
A wedding trail idea for New Orleans
- St. Louis Cathedral A cathedral on Jackson Square.
- French Quarter Courtyards used for weddings.
- Audubon Park Gardens under oak trees.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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