For a September weekend, this one was rather light! The only wedding I had was a one-hour reception on Saturday night. It was a harp and violin duet, and it went extremely well! The bride was a violinist herself, and she picked some unique and beautiful music for her cocktail hour, including:
Air from “Water Music” (Handel)
Arioso from “Cantata 156” (Bach)
Juliet’s Waltz Song from “Romeo & Juliet” (Gounod)
Hornpipe from “Water Music” (Handel)
Nocturne from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Mendelssohn)
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
Fantasie-Impromptu in C# minor (Chopin)
Air on G from “Suite #3 in D Major” (Bach)
Minuet from “Quintet in E Major” (Boccherini)
Jupiter Theme from “The Planets” (Holst)
The colors were rich autumn browns and golds, and they had a pair of live doves in the lobby of the banquet center. While the manager was briefing the staff before the guests arrived, she was sure to caution them not to release the birds or torment them! The favors were a toothbrush and toothpaste – the groom is a dentist.
When it was time to cut the cake, the bride and groom went first, followed by their parents. It was a wonderful way to start off the reception by honoring the parents and their marriages. The couple and their families really made this an event to remember, and I was thrilled to be a part of it!