in keeping with tradition
from pittsburgh: a cookie table
WHAT IT IS Couples in Pittsburgh don’t need an excuse to have a giant assortment of cookies at their wedding—it’s tradition! In fact, for some, it’s more important to have a cookie table at their reception than a wedding cake. Originating in southwestern Pennsylvania, it’s said that Eastern European, Italian and Greek immigrants in that region wanted to bring a little piece of their homeland to the US and made lady locks, pizzelles and other treats for wedding receptions. Commonly homemade by the couple’s friends and family, there are different varieties for guests to try.
MAKE IT YOURS While the cookies on your table certainly don’t need to all be homemade, you could have a few family members make their favorite cookie or other dessert recipe.
from new orleans: the second line parade
After the ceremony, many weddings (bride, groom, wedding party and guests) participate in a brass band (Let the good times roll!)
