Mother Nature Presiding @QueenMary Wedding

by Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 323-270-3650

 

 

Mother Nature helped this wedding celebration by providing beautiful weather for guests who traveled great distances to attend. And she took care to appoint an attentive Seagull who dutifully presided over the wedding ceremony with dignity.

 

Complete Wedding Planning in Tune With Nature

This was a complete wedding – well planned.

Throughout the evening this wedding flowed naturally from one activity to the next.

There is beauty in this kind of wedding planning that establishes an organic sequence where the progress of the evening naturally unfolds effortlessly.

 

Here is a summary of this beautiful wedding:

This wedding started with a meaningful wedding ceremony conducted by Captain James of the Queen Mary.

• In his opening remarks before the wedding ceremony Captain James announced:

“On behalf of Ashley and Brenden, we welcome you to this glorious day of their union. They kindly ask that during the ceremony we all be fully present in this sacred moment. They have chosen to have this time captured by their professional photographer, so we invite you to put away your cameras and phones and simply enjoy this celebration. Thank you for honoring their wishes.”

 

• Interesting note:

During prelude music before Captain James addressed the guests, I played the vocal version of “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morrocone.  Very interested, Captain James came over and asked me who the vocalist was. I told him Sarah Brightman. And he said, “That is absolutely beautiful!” A short time later he let out an “Okay!” with a big smile when I started to play Prince’s “Purple Rain”. So yes, Captain James was himself  “fully present” and enjoying the moment.

 

 

 

Here is what I played for the processionals and recessional as planned by Ashley and Brenden:

 

Groomsmen with Groom
Music: Sharp Dressed Man, ZZTop

 

Bridesmaids with Flower Girl
Music: Thousand Years, Christina Perri

 

Bride with Friends
Music: I Get To Love You, Ruelle

 

Three String Cord Tradition
Music: This I Promise You, NSYNC

 

Recessional
Music: White Wedding, Billy Idol

 

After the wedding ceremony I performed Solo Piano music during the cocktail hour and took requests from guests.

Then, as DJ and Master of Ceremonies I conducted the festivities of Ashley & Brenden’s wedding reception. Because of complete planning everything went smoothly with help from Wedding Coordinator Melissa Buffalo Blue Moon Event Planning.

 

• Grand Entrance

 

• First Dance

 

• Dinner Music

 

• Toasts

 

• DJ Dance Music

 

• Cake Cutting

 

• More dancing :-)

 

Successful Wedding Guided by What Came Naturally

The guests of Ashley and Brenden contributed greatly to the success of this wedding. Their presence and fun loving attitude supported the bride and groom and really brought the party. Everyone one enjoyed the company of each other and naturally, everyone danced :-)

 

 

After about an hour of rather intense dancing I played what I think is perhaps “the perfect couple’s dance”. This song kept everyone on the dance floor.

Here is the back story of this iconic song performed by iconic artists:

• This song is a “Show Tune” originally written  by Meredith Willson for the stage production of “The Music Man” in 1957.

 

• Later this song was made more popular by the 1962 “movie musical” adaptation of “The Music Man”.

 

• This song was further popularized by the Beatles version of “Till There Was You.”

 

• This is a familiar song for any audience.

But I really think it was Ray Charles and his interpretation that created the romantic atmosphere that kept everyone on the dance floor and in each other’s arms.

While filming I captured some playful banter between a father and son during this dance. See video: “Till There Was You” by Ray Charles.

 

Family and Friends in Wedding Celebration

The Queen Mary is a classic location steeped in tradition that provides an ambiance that is perfect for celebration with family and friends.

See: Weddings Aboard The Queen Mary by Elegant Music 

 

Congratulations Ashley and Brenden. Thank you for bringing us all together.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

• DJ

• Master of Ceremonies

• Pianist

• Bandleader

• Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Elegant Music 323-270-3650