Girl, you have worked really hard for this day. You’ve put months and months into planning your wedding. Guest lists. RSVPs. Seating arrangements. Bridesmaids dresses. Matching shoes. Coordinating ties. Bachelorette … [Read more...]
Why You Want to Care About the Music in Your Wedding Ceremony
October 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever found yourself saying, “meeeehhh. I’ll deal with music later!” And then later comes and it’s 11pm on a Wednesday night and you’re like, “Dude, I do not CARE whether it’s ‘Ave Maria’ or ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ … [Read more...]
How to Add a Soprano to Your String Quartet at Your Outdoor Wedding
September 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This past weekend I had the utmost pleasure to perform in two wedding ceremonies: both outdoor, totally acoustic (no sound equipment), and supported by awesome string quartets. It was a real treat, as always, to join in and sing with each of these … [Read more...]
Let the Guilt Go, and 5 Other Things You Need to Know When Planning Your Wedding Ceremony Music
September 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tuesday night I had just gotten off the phone with a bride who is getting married in 3 weeks. We just had our first conversation about music...that night. Now, typically, I really don't like to roll this way.* But I realized something … [Read more...]
Say “I Do!” With Confidence: 5 Singer’s Secrets for the Bride and Groom
July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You've probably seen it all at the altar. The crying bride, barely able to pour two words out of her mouth. The ridiculously quiet bride, whose barely audible words leave you pondering microphone tactics and preparation. The stiff as a … [Read more...]
Elegance in Bridal Show 2012
January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Well, just a little shout out to say that I will be showing up at the "Elegance in Bridal Show" at the Omni Hotel, Sunday January 22! Here are some snapshots from the Charlottesville Wedding Classic January 8, 2012: Doesn't it look nice? … [Read more...]
Weddings and the Sacred Ceremony of Life Joining Together
August 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
One of my favorite performance spaces are weddings. Weddings are beautiful ceremonies that bring together the spirits of husband and wife, the sacred space that invites all energies of the families to meet, touch, feel, and to a certain extent, … [Read more...]
