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On 6/9/18 a trio led by Craig Duncan was present at the wedding of Ansley and Matty at King’s Chapel in Arrington, TN.  Music was very important to them for this joyous occasion and there were more than the usual number of processionals marking the entrance of the mothers, the groom, the maids and the bride.  Selections included “Butterfly Waltz” for the pastor and Ansley’s mother and grandmother, “Hallelujah” for Matty’s parents and groomsmen, “Canon in D” for Matty, “Tiny Dancer” for the bridesmaids.  Last but definitely not least “A Thousand Years” for the lovely bride, Ansley.  The wedding took place in the wooded area behind the clubhouse rather than the little church with the guests facing a lovely wooded area.  After the ceremony the newlyweds made their way back down the aisle to “Wedding March Recessional”.

Laurie Montgomery who works as coordinator for King’s Chapel did an amazing job of whipping the wedding party into shape during the rehearsal including such details as to how the men were to hold their arms as they escorted the women to and from the ceremony.

Congratulations and best wishes to Ansley and Matty!

On 5/27/18 it was our pleasure to convene at Castle Gwynn in Arrington, TN for a wedding in front of a magnificent replica of a castle worthy of the Knights of the Round Table.  There Kevin and Sarah said their self-penned vows in front of family and friends.  But I’m ahead of myself…the music included some well known songs from Disney movies including “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “Bella Notte”.  The entire wedding party including the bride and groom arrived to the strains of “Concerning Hobbits”.  As I mentioned earlier the couple wrote their own vows.  In addition to that they exchanged albums of pictures of themselves from their childhoods.  At the close of the ceremony they returned back down the aisle to “Meryton Townhall” from Pride and Prejudice.

Kevin and Sarah were a delight to work with and my colleagues and I wish them every happiness in their journey together as husband and wife.

May 26 was a big day for Lily and Jesse as they tied the knot in the backyard of their home in the presence of many friends and family.  Lily is the daughter of colleague, Toni Ferguson, who would normally be playing in the quartet but this time had the honor of being mother of the bride.  The music included the Franck Sonata for violin and piano (but this time accompanied by the other strings) played beautifully by Jocelyn Sprouse.  Aunt Deidre along with friend, Sherry, played the slow movement from the Bach Concerto for Two Violins to start off the processionals beginning with Toni and honorary grandmother, Beegie Adair.  Attendants arrived to “La Vie En Rose” after which Lily  floated in on her Dad’s arm to “Homeward Bound” (not the Simon and Garfunkel song), and Jesse on her brother’s arm to “Isn’t She Lovely”.  During the ceremony guests were treated to a pair of geese flying over at one point and then a pair of cardinals, the symbolism not being lost on anyone.  With laughter and tears of joy Lily and Jesse were finally married.  We sent them back down the aisle to “Cantina Band” from Stars Wars signaling that it was time to PARTY!

The reception was loads of fun.  There was a photo booth where guests could assume silly poses with funny hats, noses, glasses, feathers, etc.  A karaoke tent was soon playing accompaniments for the brave singers willing to take their shot at entertaining the guests.  Jocelyn’s teenage daughter, Jennie Mae, set the bar really high from the beginning with an amazing rendition of a jazz standard, the title of which now escapes me.  Soon the barbecue saturated guests were dancing the night away.

Congratulations to Lily and Jesse with many wishes for a long and happy union!!

On May 6, 2018 a quartet of us went to the dogs….literally….to play an afternoon party in honor of the beloved pets of the the two hostesses.  After one of the hostesses welcomed the guests and toasted the dogs along with others who helped out with the party, we launched into a set of dog songs, starting with “Who Let the Dogs Out”.  Other songs included “He’s a Tramp” and “Bella Notte” from Lady and the Tramp, Salty Dog which Craig Duncan sang, Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” and Elvis’ “Hound Dog”.

One of the dogs, a big Bernese Mountain dog got very interested in checking out my purse, probably smelling a trail mix bar in it.  I was in the middle of playing and didn’t notice what was going on until after he had totally slobbered all over my purse.  EEEEWWWW!

Weather was gorgeous, food was fun as well as delicious.  A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon!