4 Ways to Incorporate Mardi Gras Traditions Into Your Wedding

We love Mardi Gras for its spirited celebration and deeply-rooted cultural connections, but it can feel a bit over-the-top as a wedding theme. If you want to incorporate Mardi Gras traditions into your wedding without going overboard, here are our tips.

From Jambalaya to red beans and rice, your guests are sure to enjoy a bit of Louisiana fare. We recommend serving this customary cuisine with a signature cocktail like a New Orleans Hurricane.

Guests will love taking part in a jovial parade to celebrate your big day. We suggest incorporating the time-honored tradition of a second line, where guests can dance and celebrate while walking down the street behind a brass band. Add parasols and handkerchiefs for an air of authenticity.

These playful Mardi Gras accessories are essential, but skip the negative connotations by letting guests wear them while hamming it up for the camera. The pictures are sure to be hilarious and guests will have fun dressing up in Mardi Gras party garb.

This brightly-colored treat is a Mardi Gras must. Make it work for your big day by placing a small wedding-related trinket (like a mini wedding bell or plastic dove) in the cake rather than the traditional plastic baby. The guest who uncovers the prize will have good luck and a prosperous love life!