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)
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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
Mary’s Lake Lodge & Resort, Estes Park, CO
Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting some of the fine destination wedding venues in Estes Park, Colorado, including the historic Mary's Lake Lodge and Resort. Mary's Lake lodge is one of the oldest lodges in the area, originally founded in 1913. They had a tragic fire in the 1970's which caused it to close for about 20 years while they rebuilt the lodge and built new … [Read more...] about Mary’s Lake Lodge & Resort, Estes Park, CO
How to Handle Music Requests at your Wedding Reception
Do you want the DJ to take music requests from the guests at your wedding reception – or not? Some couples do, others prefer not to. There is no right or wrong answer; but please remember, when a guest requests a song, that it’s not possible for a DJ to have every possible song that might be requested – no matter how big a DJ brags his music repertoire is. Challenges There … [Read more...] about How to Handle Music Requests at your Wedding Reception