Second lines, which usually bring the wedding guests and bridal party from the ceremony to the reception, signify the start of a new life together. For a traditional second line to be complete, the bride and groom lead the party carrying fanciful umbrellas (white for her and black for him) in hand. Local umbrella shop, Bella Umbrella, not only sells traditional second line umbrellas, but owner Jodell Egbert can also design and hand-stitch custom umbrellas (using new materials) or generational parasols (using heirloom wedding dresses). The shop also offers vintage umbrellas dating from the 1920s to 1960s — featuring details like feathers, fringe and gemstone handles — that are available for the bridal party to rent for the wedding weekend. bellaumbrella.com
Umbrellas add the finishing touch to a New Orleans second line.
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