Wedding at Hermitage Golf Course Rose Garden 9/3/16

September 21, 2016 at 11:39 pm (Uncategorized)

On September 3, 2016 a quartet of us convened at the Hermitage Golf Course in the Rose Garden to the side of the clubhouse.  The weather cooperated nicely as we helped see to it that Amy and Milena were wed in classic style.  As something not done very often we brought the family members not processing as the bridal party in to Bach’s “Air” from the Suite in D.  Then came “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” for the officiant, the bridesmaids, flower girls and ring bearers.  Milena then entered to “Trumpet Voluntary” after which Amy met her at the altar to “Canon in D” by Pachelbel.  Milena’s brother-in-law, Daniel Aemisegger, performed the rite of marriage for them…his first time as an officiant, and did a terrific job.  We never would have guessed he hadn’t done this before.  After the exchange of vows and rings the brides were presented and they were off down the aisle to the reception to Purcell’s “Trumpet Tune”.

Amy and Milena along with their families were a joy to work with.  We wish them every happiness for as long as they both shall live!img_0506

 

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Wedding at Scarritt 8/13/16

September 21, 2016 at 10:51 pm (Uncategorized)
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Silver Strings morphed into a trio of violin, cello and piano for the nuptials of Jessica and Tyler at the Wightman Chapel on the Scarritt campus.  Craig Duncan on violin, Kelli Cox on piano and Gary Tussing on cello played the classics for the ceremony.  Kristin Kaplan of Stunning Events did a fabulous job of coordinating this wedding.

For the processionals the mothers entered to “Trumpet Voluntary” while the bridesmaids entered to “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”.  Jessica chose the beautiful “Canon in D” by Pachelbel for her walk to the altar.  After they were pronounced husband and wife the newlyweds made their joyful way back down the aisle to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”.

Congratulations to Jessica and Tyler and their families!  We wish them a long and happy life together.

 

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Wedding at Hermitage Hotel 8/6/16

September 19, 2016 at 5:42 pm (Uncategorized)
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On August 6, 2016 Silver Strings was in attendance at the nuptials of Mimi and Colin at the Hermitage Hotel.  Last year I was able to play Mimi’s sister’s wedding at their parents’ farm.  Unfortunately for me I was out of town for Mimi’s wedding but my able colleagues took care of business very nicely.

The ceremony took place on the veranda with the quartet playing hymns and songs such as “Be Thou My Vision” and Train’s “Marry Me” while the guests arrived.  The mothers and grandmothers were seated to the sweet lullaby, “Baby Mine”.  There was just the Matron of Honor for an attendant who arrived to “We Bought a Zoo” after which Mimi met her sweetheart at the altar to the sumptuous “Moon River”.

After the ceremony the newlyweds made their way back down the aisle to the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love”, leading the way to the cocktail hour in the lobby.  Guests were serenaded with songs like “It Had to Be You”, “White Dress” and “Come Fly With Me” played by the quartet.

Congratulations to Mimi and Colin and their families.  Many wishes for a long and happy life together!

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Wedding at Homestead Manor 7/30/16

September 7, 2016 at 3:48 pm (Uncategorized)
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Homestead Manor is fast becoming one of my favorite venues and Amy Parman is definitely my favorite event planner.  There are several places where ceremonies can take place and a large barn designed for receptions that can be open air or be curtained off in case of inclement weather.

So Homestead Manor was the site of the nuptials of Emily and Chris on July 30, 2016.  The ceremony took place in the barn with the ceremony area draped in long, white fabric.  For the prelude we played mostly contemporary music such as “Thinking Out Loud”, and “At Last”.  In a nod to the classics we brought mothers and men in to “Passacaile” by Handel, the bridesmaids to “Canon in D”.  Then Emily met her sweetheart at the altar to the not so classical “A Thousand Years”.  After a lovely ceremony the newlyweds returned back up the aisle to the theme from “Game of Thrones”.  This tune never fails to bring people running over to gush over how much they love the song.  One of the assistants even recorded it on her phone.

Congratulations to Emily and Chris and their families.  May they have a long and happy life together!

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Wedding at CJs Off the Square 7/9/16

July 14, 2016 at 11:03 pm (Uncategorized)
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On July 9 at CJs Off the Square (one of my favorite venues) Kathrine tied the knot with her sweetheart, Casey, in the presence of friends and family.  We were a trio that day with Craig Duncan on violin and Gary Tussing on cello.  Kathrine had decided on contemporary music for the prelude so we performed tunes such as “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Here Comes the Sun”, and “Tiny Dancer”.  For the processionals we switched to the classics, bringing the mothers in to Bach’s “Arioso”, the bridesmaids and children to “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” and finally for Kathrine’s grand entrance “Canon in D”.  After a lovely ceremony the newlyweds made their way back down the aisle to Mendelssohn’s famous “Wedding March”.

As I mentioned earlier CJs is one of my favorite venues.  They do such a good job of organizing the processionals and letting the musicians know when it’s time to begin the ceremonial music.  We really appreciate not being forgotten in the controlled chaos of weddings so that we can do our job easily and gracefully.

So it’s time to say congratulations to Kathrine and Casey and wish them a long and happy life together.

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Wedding at Scarritt 7/2/16

July 7, 2016 at 9:49 pm (Uncategorized)
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On Saturday July 2, 2016 Brittany and Felix were wed at the wonderful Wightman Chapel at Scarritt.  We were a quartet this time that included flutist, Celine Thackston.  Since we were asked to play classical music it was easy to pick out some great music for prelude that really set off the flute.  Celine played so beautifully the lovely “Pavane” by Faure.    Other pieces we played included the Delibes “Flower Duet”, Handel’s “Passacaile” and Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze” all of which sounded wonderful with the flute.

For the processionals Brittany chose “Canon in D” for the whole wedding party including the mothers with the flower girls and ring bearer nearly stealing the show.  The Brittany entered to “Trumpet Voluntary”.  During the service the guests were asked to sing the hymn “Joyful, Joyful” by Beethoven which we accompanied.

I want to compliment Lauren Hartman and Krista Cook (my apologies, Krista, I can’t remember your married name) of Southern Soiree on their excellent organization and running of this wedding.  It makes my job so much easier when I know the coordinators won’t forget the musicians.  (It happens.)

And now it’s time to congratulate Brittany, Felix and their extended families and wish them a beautiful and long relationship.

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Wedding at Church of the Assumption 6/25/16

July 7, 2016 at 9:30 pm (Uncategorized)
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Meanwhile across town on June 25, 1016 at the beautiful Church of the Assumption in Germantown Shea was busy marrying her sweetheart, Brandon.  I put Craig Duncan in charge of leading a trio for the ceremony and later at the cocktail hour at the Country Music Hall of Fame.  The trio sometimes played along with the organist, Albennia Ladieu.  Albennia was such a sweetheart to work with…so pleasant and down to earth.  I smile when I think of her.

Shea had wanted a certain vocalist but unfortunately she had a last minute emergency and couldn’t make the wedding.  Craig stepped in to play the vocal lines for the tunes that Mary Corby was to sing.  Classical music was on deck during prelude as well as the ceremony.  Mothers entered to “Ave Maria”, maids to “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”.  Shea wanted to enter to the grand “Highland Cathedral” with both the organ and strings playing at full volume.  After the ceremony the newlyweds returned back down the aisle to “La Rejouissance” aka “The Rejoicing”.

Blessings and wishes for a long and happy life together to Shea and Brandon!

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Wedding at Cheekwood 6/25/16

July 7, 2016 at 9:16 pm (Uncategorized)
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June 25, another busy wedding day.  We were a quartet this time at the nuptials of Andrea and Daniel in Will’s Garden.  We were very lucky to find shade close enough to the guests and had the luxury of being amplified a little.

After last minute back and forth the music was set with a mix of classics and beautiful contemporary such as “Ladies in Lavender” (the bridesmaids happened to be in lavender dresses, a detail I didn’t know beforehand) and “River Flows in You”.  The mothers, along with Daniel and the pastor, came in to “Baby Mine”, a song that Andrea’s mom was afraid would make her cry but managed to get through it just fine.  Bridesmaids entered to the favorite “Canon in D” while Andrea made her way down the stone steps from the mansion to “Can’t Help Falling in Love”.

During the ceremony vocalist Kandi McIntyre sang “The Prayer” accompanied by Silver Strings.  Her delivery of this gorgeous tune was magnificent.  Nice touch, nice sentiment.  Also a last minute decision was the recessional which I just found out was the third most requested song for a ceremony.  Any ideas before I reveal this little nugget of knowledge?  It was “Shut Up and Dance”.  What a fun tune.  We had so much fun we played it twice.

After the ceremony we reconvened at the Massey building to play for cocktails as well as to play “Don’t Stop Believing” for the introduction of the wedding party into the reception hall.

Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together to Andrea and Daniel!!

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Wedding at the Parthenon 6/18/16

June 30, 2016 at 9:31 pm (Uncategorized)
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Meanwhile on June 18 across the river at the Parthenon Craig Duncan was leading a quartet for the nuptials of Hailee and Charles.  The wedding took place on the east side of the Parthenon where there is a nice view of the pond.  Hailee chose a mostly contemporary program that included “Concerning Hobbits”, “Harry’s Wondrous World” and “Game of Thrones” for the prelude.  Mothers and grandmothers were seated to the beautiful “The Prayer” while bridesmaids and groomsmen entered to a lovely Yiruma tune called “River Flows in You”.  Hailee entered on her father’s arm to the favorite “Canon in D”.

The rain wasn’t quite as bad on the west side of the river but the musicians still had to move to a more covered area just to be sure.  After the ceremony where the bride did not get soaked, the newlyweds recessed to “Brown Eyed Girl”.  Gee, I wonder if Hailee’s eyes really are brown.  I only saw her from a distance.

Congratulations to Hailee, Charles and their families.  Best wishes for a long and happy life together.

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Wedding at East Ivy Mansion 6/18/16

June 30, 2016 at 9:04 pm (Uncategorized)
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We almost could have left our instruments at East Ivy Mansion as we were just there the day before.  This time we were a trio again for the wedding of Alyssa to Adrian.  Unfortunately this time the weather didn’t cooperate.  We played “A Thousand Years” for the mothers but as we launched into “Forever and Ever Amen” for the maids and flowergirls, it started to sprinkle.  Paul, the cellist moved his music and cello to huddle with us under a patio umbrella I’d brought just in case (whew!).  The breeze blew Jocelyn’s music off her stand which she kept from totally blowing away with her foot all the while continuing to play.  We got Alyssa to the altar with “Bless the Broken Road” but as the minister began the rain started being more persistent.  They had planned a unity ceremony where we were to play “Holy” by Florida Georgia Line but as we began the song the heavens opened up and we had to throw our instruments into their cases and shut the folders to keep from soaking the music.  Many guests began dashing for cover as the minister determinedly carried on with the ceremony.  Alyssa and Will got soaked but the joy at their having tied the knot wasn’t dampened at all.

About the time the reception got into full swing the rain cleared and the evening continued with a wonderful time had by all.  There is a covered area next to the pool where we were able to set up in case the rain returned and played fun stuff including “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber and the theme to Game of Thrones.

Many wishes for a long and happy life together to Alyssa and Will!  We won’t forget your wedding for a very long time.

 

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