What crafty little devices umbrellas are.. we can create our own DIY project, we can decorate a party with them and here are some great wedding pictures using umbrellas as props! I love a great prop and the use of umbrellas/parasols can add a fun or even alluring aspect to the pictures! In New Orleans, a wedding isn’t complete without the wedding party and guests participating in a second line. Umbrellas/parasols are a necessity for any traditional New Orleans wedding! The Second Line has a deep, rich history in New Orleans. When performed during weddings, it signifies the beginning of a new life for the bride and groom.
A Second Line has two parts. The “First line” is usually the band or the ones being honored. The bride and groom, as well as the band would be the “first line” at a Second Line for a wedding. The newly married couple leads the way, usually holding decorated umbrellas or parasols. The guests and anyone else who joins in the celebration are referred to as the “second line”. They form a line behind the band and couple, dancing and strutting to the lively music with handkerchiefs or cocktail napkins.
Montez and Kelly Anderson second lining at their traditional New Orleans wedding!
I love the feeling of intrigue the use of umbrellas creates in this picture!
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