I have been playing for weddings for about 20 years, and over that 20 years, I have received a LOT of wedding requests. Some of these requests have been for the ceremony, and others for the reception, but for this post I'm going to stick to the songs that people love to hear for their wedding ceremony. Canon in D - J. Pachelbel - This is hands down the most requested … [Read more...] about Top 10 Wedding Ceremony Songs (For String Quartet)
Wild Basin Lodge – Allenspark, CO
On our tour of the Estes Park area wedding venues, we took a little jog south of Estes to the Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark, CO. When you walk into the lodge, the first thing that will hit you is the huge stone-hearth fireplace decorated with aspen greenery, harvested by the Wild Basin Lodge staff. From the rough-hewn logs to the polished bar, Wild Basin features a mixture … [Read more...] about Wild Basin Lodge – Allenspark, CO
Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer… For Reals
Just about every bridal website and magazine I pick up has a list of what to look for in your prospective wedding vendors. Usually, the "Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer" makes me laugh or cry, depending on the level of absurdity or uselessness. I mean, sure you can ask me about my equipment if you like, but you're not really hiring me for my tools any more than you eat … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer… For Reals
Find Your Dream Dress for Every Destination
For the past couple decades, the term “Destination Wedding” has immediately conjured up images of turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and palm trees gently swaying in the ocean breeze. But, as brides and grooms are continuing to break the mold of tradition and are having ceremonies that truly reflect who they are as a couple, the word “destination” is no longer synonymous … [Read more...] about Find Your Dream Dress for Every Destination
And Now, the Music
The music presentation ultimately sets the tone for a wedding celebration. Certainly, music comes in all styles. It can be casual or sophisticated; classical or rock; reggae or jazz; polka or pop; country or R&B, and everything in between. It can be loud or soft; fast or slow. Music appeals to young and old alike. It can make you feel lively or lethargic, calm or excited, … [Read more...] about And Now, the Music