Blues Wedding Photo

~Blues wedding~

Saturday, March tenth, at one o'clock CST, Krickett Dawson and Lou Perilloux were wed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The music was all blues, starting with 'Lil' Ray Neal and Chris LeBlanc charming guests with acoustic blues right before the ceremony, then more slow blues for the wedding party to walk in. The blues walk in was a memory by itself. The wedding party was a host of blues artists and enthusiast's, including Marcia Ball and 'Hoodoo' Jimmy Simpson, all old and dear friends of the bride and groom. The minister, Dr.John Blewitt, member and board member of the Baton Rouge Blues Society, officiated. Halfway through the ceremony he passed his glasses to the best man, put on sunglasses, and finished the event with a blues homily. (See homily under article--too cool!) The transition from traditional wedding message to the homily took everyone by surprise, including the bride and groom. They asked for a blues wedding and got one. It was entertaining, meaningful and awesome. Marcia Ball sang The Power of Love right after the Unity Candle and the crowd was mesmerized. The ceremony ended and 'Lil' Ray and Chris pepped up the blues music as the party sacheted on out. It was the most unique, fun and memorable wedding anyone had ever attended.
The reception was just a blast. The music began with Chris LeBlanc and a blues jam followed. Many of the blues artists in the area showed up and took turns on the stage. Oscar 'Harpo' Davis, Nelsen Adelard, Sheena, Lawrence Taylor and so many others. Of course Hoodoo and Marcia were part of that jam. There were so many musicians present that everyone there wasn't time for them all to play. The food was exceptional. It was pot luck and there were several traditional Louisiana delicacies as well as a huge jambalaya cooked by George Bowers, the jambalaya expert. There were over 300 in attendance and so much good food that no one went away hungry. The wedding cake was home made by a local friend. It had four tiers and lemon filling, decorated with real rose petals. Only half of the third tier and the top were left. Baton Rouge Blues Society members and Baton Rouge Blues Foundation president were all in attendance. The bride, president of BRBS and one of her attendants, Joy Craig, treasurer, had blues society and Blues Week literature at the guest book table. Guitar pics custom printed , Blues 4 u, Krickett and Lou , and personalized magnets were the keep sakes.