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Music was an important part of this wedding ceremony. I had a lot of fun working with the mother of the bride planning music. She and her daughter made very creative music choices allowing me the opportunity to write new arrangements for the Elegant Music Quintet.
The Elegant Music Quintet organically evolved from Flute and Piano (Duo) to include Violin and Cello which created the Elegant Music Quartet.
Then, Harp was added to the ensemble which created a quintet (a five instrument ensemble). The combinations of these instruments produce an expansive variety of music textures and sound.
From receiving requests the Elegant Music Quintet performs an ever growing repertoire of popular and contemporary music covers, motion picture themes and traditional classical music.
4:30 – 5:00 PM Prelude Music on the front lawn of the Bel-Air Bay Club.
“Happy, light, festive Hawaiian music” described the atmosphere requested as guests arrived.
Please see video of what we played for prelude music:
5:00 Ceremony processionals start on cue. Wedding Planner and Coordinator Tricia Dahlgren
Officiant Officiant – Father Brian Delvaux (enter from the side)
Groom with Parents
Mother of Bride
Music: A River Flows In You, Yiruma
4 Bridesmaids with Groomsmen
Music: Can’t Help Falling In Love, H. Peretti, L. Creatore, G.D. Weiss
Flower Girls and Ring Bearers
Music: Today Was A Fairytale, Taylor Swift
Bride & Father walk from the
left side of the building to the
back row of chairs.
Music: Air of the G String, J.S.Bach
Bride & Father process down the aisle.
Music: Canon, Pachelbel
“Absolutely Beautiful!! Thank you for capturing exactly the feeling, ambiance we wanted for this special day!”
Mother of The Bride
1st reading
Responsorial Psalm
2nd reading
Rings
Veil & Cord
Music: “My Wish/Wedding Song”
Removal of Veil and Cord
Music: There is Love, Traditional (Harp and Piano)
Nuptial Blessing
The Lord’s Prayer
Presentation of Flowers to Mary
then flowers to Mother of Bride
and Mother of Groom
Music: “Ave Maria”, F. Schubert
Recessional
Music: This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) N. Cole Pre-Recorded
Much can be said about the factors that contributed to the success of this wedding.
For now, a sincere congratulations to Stephanie and Brandon and to their families. Thank you for bringing us all together!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
PS: Music Survey for you :-)
I started thinking about Easter and what music might be included in the “sound track” for this celebration. Optimism, renewal, a new beginning and just plain fun.
Here is a short program of Solo Piano recordings featuring excerpts of songs:
“I Can See Clearly Now” Johnny Nash
“Beach Spring” Benjamin Franklin White (1844)
“Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
“Skye Boat Song” from Outlander
“Easter Parade” Irving Berlin
Watch one minute video: Sheila and Eric Zimmermann performing Japanese Anime Theme “Omae Wa Mu”
The ingredients contributing to the success of this event were simple:
Great food & Nice People.
Or it might have been nice people enjoying great food prepared by talented people who were also nice…
Married Life from “Up”
All You Need Is Love, The Beatles
The Lava Song, Disney Pixar
Reflection from Mulan
Brandenberg Concerto #3, J.S. Bach
Is This Love, Bob Marley
Under The Sea from Little Mermaid
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, J.S. Bach
To Zanarkand from Final Fantasy X Nobuo Uematsu
Skye Boat Song from Outlander
More and more people are venturing out, getting together and enjoying the company of each other.
Garden Parties, High Tea, House Parties, Backyard Barbecue. Formal or casual, the essential is bringing people together.
Make your next party a Wine Dinner or a Dinner Dance with Wine. This event can be done indoors or outdoors in your backyard.
How is a Wine Dinner conducted?
See how a Dinner Dance Party progress through the evening.
Should I have a Pianist? Live Band? Or, DJ? (or all three :-)
Before talking about music selections…
…see the simple format that makes this party a great time: The Dinner Dance | Wine Dinner Party Itinerary
I have been enjoying the rain and have watched Mother Nature do what Mother Nature naturally does; she has been very busy.
Everyday “The Great Outdoors” is getting greater. Mother Nature invites, “Come out and play.”
Creating occasions that bring people together is natural. I look forward talking with you and hearing your ideas for entertaining your guests.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Elegant Music started with Sheila and Eric Zimmermann performing Flute and Piano music for weddings.
At the request of listeners Violin and Cello was added to create a Quartet.
Throughout the years have been writing music arrangements for this ensemble at the request of Brides and their families planning music. As a result this ensemble has a large repertoire.
Harp was added to this quartet to create the Elegant Music Quintet.
Elegant Music Quintet: Flute, Violin, Cello, Piano, Harp with Soprano Sisu Raiken at Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills, CA.
See: Elegant Music Summer Concert 2020
Planning music for a wedding or special event is very creative and a lot of fun. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Officiant
Parents of the Groom and Groom
Music: Paradise, Coldplay
Bride and Father
Music: At Last, Etta James
Recessional
Music: Under the Sea, Disney, Little Mermaid
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See: Choosing Wedding Ceremony Music
Also see: Composing and Arranging for Quartet
This wedding was beautifully planned, designed and coordinated by Celebrations of Joy Events
Congratulations Eric and Ariel!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650