Cajun Wedding, Loreauville, LA, 1989
Scott and his ushers, posing for their hired photographer, will cut the groom's cake to feed him a piece. This is a popular custom in the southern United States.
Katrina Thomas's notes: Predominantly Roman Catholic, Cajuns are descended from French colonists expelled in the 18th century, primarily from Acadia (Nova Scotia). Most of them live in southern Louisiana, dwelling in the bayous and still speaking a French dialect. They are noted for their spicy cuisine and zydeco music, and maintain some unusual customs at their wedding receptions.
Thomas, Katrina (photographer)
1989
1 photograph : black-and-white
reformatted digital
North and Central America--United States--Louisiana--Loreauville
BMC-M59
Photographer's categories: Feast and reception , Cake , Bridegroom , Bridegroom emissaries , Documentation
BMC-M59_15-10