Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

We are pretty excited about our NEWEST design! Second line umbrellas with YOUR beautiful three initial monogram in matte saints gold! Just text me if you have any questions, I love my job and would be thrilled to text with you! 714-914-0381 (I am a bit hard of hearing, so text is always best!)

Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

Second line umbrella personalized customized three initial monogram, it is our newest design! Taking orders today at roxygs.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/519198014/second-line-umbrella-bride-1-second-line?ref=shop_home_active_1

Second line wedding planning, advice from my friend Sharon. roxygs.etsy.com

What type of Second Line Umbrella should you get for your New Orleans style or destination wedding? What type of Second Line Umbrella should you get for your New Orleans style theme or destination wedding?

It sure seems like there are so many choices and decisions to be made, doesn't it?

Yes,  it seems like there are so many decisions for your wedding, but, look at it this way: you already made the BEST decision with your groom. And, like my friend Sharon says:

"All you need for a wedding is a bride, a groom, and a preacher!" Sharon's advice will keep you laughing during your wedding planning!

For your umbrellas, if you are using the same last name after you get married, I LOVE this umbrella, as, it is the very fist time that you use your new initial last name initial as husband and wife.  I would suggest using the traditional white and black umbrellas, with your new initial initial. The reason is this: I want your friends and family to look at you, and your groom, not your umbrellas. Also, with the traditional colors, you can use your umbrellas for your anniversary parties, and , you can save them for your sons, when they get married, as, they, most likely, will have the same last name initial. You can start a tradition!

Click here to order from our friendly etsy shop.

Second line parade wedding planning step 3, mother of the bride, roxygs.etsy.com

Now is the time to order your second line handkerchiefs and umbrellas.
For a wedding, you want to order umbrellas for the bride and groom. Usually the bride and groom carry umbrellas that have boas around the edge of the umbrellas and on the top. Please visit my etsy store to see umbrellas that you can order from me:  Click here to go to my etsy store for second line umbrellas and second line handkerchiefs.

You will also want to order second line handkerchiefs. The second line handkerchiefs I make have amazing designs, and even more amazing prices. When my son got married I knew I wanted handkerchiefs, but I did not want to spend an arm and a leg for them, so, I made them! Now everyone is ordering value priced handmade second line handkerchiefs in my etsy store. It seems like other folks want cool designs and they don't want to spend an arm and a leg either! Click here to go to my etsy store for second line umbrellas and second line handkerchiefs.

After you order your handkerchiefs, now is the time to decide how you are going to let your wedding guests know about your second line. If you are having your wedding outside of New Orleans, or, if many of your New Orleans wedding guests are not from New Orleans, you might consider purchasing second line explanation cards or second line explanation ribbons for your handkerchiefs. You can visit my store to see our second line explanation cards and explanation ribbons.
Click here to see our selection of second line explanation cards and explanation ribbons.

Many people have their second line right after the ceremony and down the streets of New Orleans right to the venue where the reception is being held. If you choose to do this, then you would simply have a friend hand out the second line handkerchiefs, maybe on a silver platter, to your guests as they exit the church. The umbrellas for the bride and groom would be at the back of the church also. This way, after the ceremony the bride and groom can grab their umbrellas, the guests can grab their handkerchiefs, and off you go on your second line!

Second Line Parade wedding planning step 2, mother of the bride, roxygs.etsy.com

Click here to go to our etsy store for Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs for only $1.01 apiece, Hip New Orleans Second Line Umbrellas, and Cake Pulls too!

After you have finished step one, decided WHEN your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade will be, go to STEP TWO.

STEP TWO: WHERE will your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade be? With step two, WHERE, you want to give this step a little thought before you proceed. For example, if you decide that you want to have your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade between your wedding venue, and your reception venue, then, chances are, you will be having your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade down the streets of New Orleans, or, down the streets of your town. 

Here is something to consider: If you decide to have your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade down the streets of New Orleans, you MUST get a Parade Permit from the city of New Orleans. You MUST have police escorts as well. 

I recommend hiring a second line parade coordinator for this, as, you really don't want to make any mistakes! There is a cost for the coordinator, but, it is worth it! If you want me to share my contact with you, you can text me at : 714-914-0381.

But, for those of you who want to research your Parade Permit yourself, you can start by going to the New Orleans Police Department, Special Events Division. You can call them: 504-658-6201, or email at wpowers@nola.gov. There is a cost for this permit.

So, there are other alternatives for WHERE your Hip New Orleans Second Line Parade will be. Some couples have the parade INSIDE the reception venue. You can have the parade inside your reception hall, and/or around your reception hall. So, if this is what you decide, I recommend that you check with your reception venue first.

I hope that this information helps! STEP THREE to come.

Click here to go to our etsy store for Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs for only $1.01 apiece, Hip New Orleans Second Line Umbrellas, and Cake Pulls too!

Second Line Parade planning for mother of the bride, step 1

STEP ONE for the Mother of the Bride Second Line Parade Planning Advice by Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs and Carla Buchanan

Congratulations on being the Mother of the Bride!

Planning a second line parade is a very exciting time for you, your daughter, your family, your future son-in-love, and his family.

After all, a second line parade usually is the link between the wedding, and the wedding celebration. The second line parade says, "Hooray! They are married, let's celebrate!"

Planning a second line parade is really very simple.

Step ONE:  Decide WHEN you want your parade: do you want your parade to begin as soon as the wedding is over and parade to the wedding reception venue? Or, do you want your second line parade to begin when the couple has finished taking their pictures? Or, do you want the second line parade to begin when the couple exits the reception and is on the way to their honeymoon? For mother's of the bride, my advice is this: decide when you want the second line parade to begin, and, then, ask the couple when they want the parade to begin. That way, the couple will know your feelings, and, it will help the couple to make a great decision. As, many time, the couple is already so overwhelmed with decisions that this small act, deciding WHEN the second line parade starts, really, really helps them. After you decide WHEN you want your parade to start, you can go to STEP TWO. Step two, will be in a future blog post, here, on this blog.

Love, Carla Buchanan

Oh, and you can click here to visit our etsy store and see our Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, and Cake Pulls.

Second Line Handkerchiefs for Birthdays with our parade art! Purchase in our etsy store.

It seems like folks want to celebrate so many events with a second line. And why not? right? Time to order your handkerchief and celebrate your next birthday with a second line. Check out our birthday second line handkerchiefs starting at only $1.01 each. We have designs for men with the man leading the parade, and designs for women with a woman leading the parade.

Second Line Birthday Man Handkerchiefs, purchase at https://www.etsy.com/listing/271384857/second-line-handkerchiefs-starting-at

Second Line Handkerchief birthday woman, purchase at https://www.etsy.com/listing/271484056/second-line-handkerchiefs-starting-at

I will give you a little hint: keep your two lines of text SHORT, as it looks much better on these designs to have short text on your birthday handkerchiefs. Do you have a question for me? Please text me at 714-914-0381. (well, I am a little hard of hearing, so text is so much better than a phone call!)
Love, Carla

Second Line Handkerchiefs Explanation Cards History New Orleans Water Meter Design and Style, Destination wedding 

Use this link to purchase your second line explanation cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/497745371/second-line-handkerchiefs-explanation

Second Line Handkerchiefs Explanation Cards History New Orleans Water Meter Design and Style/ New Orleans Wedding Second Line,Bride and Groom

Second lines for New Orleans style weddings are great fun. You can second line anywhere, New Orleans or your location.

Your guests will have a lot more fun on your second line if they know what to do. Can you image your group of guests not knowing what do do when your second line starts? They would be confused and looking around at the other guests to find out that all they need to do is to grab their Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchief and parade, wave, dance and celebrate with you.

That is why we designed these extra cute water meter New Orleans style second line explantation cards with simple directions on how to enjoy a second line. The cards come with your choice of ribbon color and you can simply put the cards out on a table, put them at each place setting, or, tie each one to your second line handkerchiefs.

With these cute water meter style second line explanation cards, with a bride and groom, your guests are sure to have more fun at your wedding second line.

Text me with questions: 714-914-0381 (I am a little hard of hearing, sooooo, text is best!)

Posted 1 week ago by Carla Buchanan