second line desription for programs?

tinkerbek

Hey ladies! well i'm panicing a little because i havent had computer access for wedding stuff all week! I'm sure those of you who are local know what i mean.. still dont have power, i'm at my soon to be sister-in-laws today and trying to get some stuff done.

Anyway I am looking for a nice description of the origins of a second line to put with our hankies. All of our family is coming in from out of town (were talking like 70 people) and won't know what it is.  Ive been doing searches but most everything talks about how the origins are from funerals and really just talk about funerals and then in the end they throw in that they do them for weddings now too. I'm trying to find something that...you know, can mention funerals, but more talks about the happy side of them for weddings!

See, my little brother was killed in a car accident a few months ago. We're all having a really hard time with it and I just dont want too much funeral stuff to be said. The whole thing is hard enough i dont want anyone getting confused about it, does that make sense?
I thought i found some wording on here before but i'm searching and not finding. If you have some or have seen some you can send me to that would be great!! thanks

jeffandjazzgetmarried

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother! I hope this wording helps you. . .it's on my wedding website and I'm not even sure where I got it from

After the wedding we are looking forward to sharing in an authentic New Orleans custom for weddings - a Second Line! Here's a note and video on what the second line entails.

 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.

ChrissyBeachBride

I'm sorry for your loss as well!

This is what's written on our site, but I don't know the source either:

The second line is the "trailing" section of the traditional brass band parades in New Orleans. The second line follows behind the "main line" of the actual brass band participants in the parade. It's also a style of traditional dance, in which participants follow behind the brass band dancing jubilantly to the music twirling a parasol or handkerchief in the air; this is known as "second lining."

At a wedding it signifies the celebration of a new beginning of life for the bride and groom. The second line band leads the bridal party and guests from the church to the reception venue.  In our case, that's about 7 blocks so ladies, you might want to bring or wear some comfortable dance shoes!

tinkerbek

Thank you so much ladies! this is the first I've had internet connection again to come back to this. I like what you both put so i think i'll try and combine them a little.

And thanks for your kind words. My brother (my only simbling) was supposed to be a groomsmen (he was so excited about it) so it's just been an incredibly hard year! trying to make the best of everything!