Chick-Fil-A

Last night I had the great honor of being invited to play at a wildly popular dining establishment in the Charlotte area. I serenaded couples with romantic music as they dined at elegant, black-clothed tables surrounded by balloon arches…..while munching on waffle fries and spicy chicken sandwiches! Yes, Chick-fil-A asked me to come out and play some harp music for a special “Date Night” event with our church.

A special thank you to Chick-fil-A at the Arboretum for inviting me out!

Dennis Vineyards – Albemarle, NC

                                    

Beautiful day for an outdoor ceremony!  One could argue that having an outdoor wedding in mid-November could be risky, but what perfect weather it was. This was my first time performing at Dennis Vineyards, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a venue with a view! An elegant gazebo overlooks a sparkling pond surrounded by grapevines and fields, with a reception hall right up the hill.

For the music, the bride and groom did a good job blending the traditional with the modern. The pre-ceremony music requested ranged from Prelude in C, Shania Twain’s You’ve Got a Way, and Come Sail Away by the Styx.

Seating of the Grandparents and Mothers – The Rose

Attendants – Feather Theme from Forest Gump

Bridal Processional – Traditional Bridal March

Unity Candle – Unchained Melody

Recessional – Wedding March

Millbridge – Waxhaw, NC

To add to the fun, this couple got married on a Sunday so they could claim the date 10-10-10! The ceremony was held on the balcony of their subdivision’s clubhouse, which was decorated nicely and overlooked the sparkling water of the pool.

This couple was looking for a more modern feel to their wedding, so they asked for a mix of newer love songs as the guests were arriving, and some great choices for the ceremony:

Attendants – Whatever It Is (Zac Brown Band)

Bridal Processional – Cannon in D

Recessional – We are Man and Wife (Michelle Featherstone)

Willow Creek Inn – Vale, NC

What a perfect day for an outdoor autumn wedding in the country! If you’re looking for a venue with a rustic feel, Willow Creek Inn in Vale is well worth the drive. A historic farmhouse and outdoor area for the ceremony nestled among the trees make this a beautiful place to say your vows!

The bride and groom requested some traditional Cuban songs like La Paloma and Guantamera for their pre-ceremony music, and the wedding set included the perfect blend of classical and modern:

Seating of the Grandparents and Mothers – Largo

Attendants – Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Jason Castro’s version)

Bridal Processional – Ave Maria

Unity Candle – Theme from Finlandia

Recessional – Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Trumpet Tune and Wedding March