Collage
Is this the new thing or what? In the last two weeks, I have seen both a Man of Honor and a Groomswoman. I love it! It makes me want to have groomswomen and bridesmen at my own wedding. Why not? Many of my closest friends are men, and while I [...]
We lived!! So, I heard from more than one source that the GNR went over really well at Jessica’s wedding (thank you Jess for the idea!!). We had a grand time at Laurelhurst Park/Laurelhurst Club for Carrie and George. Skip commented that he thought my arrangement of “I Will” by the Beatles was [...]
I was going to make this part of the last post but then decided that it should be its own!
So here’s a weekend in the life of Collage Music:
God Only Knows by the Beach Boys.
I don’t know if everyone’s like this, but I live my entire life with some piece of music or other stuck in my head at all times. Often more than one. Like right now, even: I have the Beach Boys on top, and then on another deeper [...]
Recently I came across the idea of separating the first dances, so that guests don’t get bored and start talking during the dances. You’d do the B&G first dance right as you enter the reception hall (perhaps the DJ or a band MC introduces you), then dinner is served immediately after. Then, once [...]
At least I think it’s part 3. This is about the logistics of processionals. From our perspective, anyway.
If you haven’t read “Processional Ideas” parts 1, 2A, and 2B, do that.
Ok, on to logistics. In earlier editions of “Processional Ideas” I talked about music for processionals, as well as the necessity of considering [...]
I just encountered this song and thought it would be a great one for a duet performance by me and Lesley…
Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden
I’m looking for a good excuse to work it up with her (if you need to know why, read my last post in which I gush forever about how great [...]
Lesley RULES!! I have to share this. Lesley is our official ceremony vocalist - and while I’ve certainly been known to sing now and again, I’m really better with the jazz and most good ceremony songs are newer… Lesley, however, can sing anything. I mean ANYTHING, and make it sound awesome! [...]
Book your musicians at least 6 months ahead.
Let me repeat: Book your musicians at least 6 months ahead.
Book your musicians at least 6 months ahead.
Oh, and did I mention …? Book your musicians at least 6 months ahead.
Book your musicians at least 6 months ahead.
If you’ve already done this, YAY for you!!!
You have [...]