Hubert and Christine’s wedding brought their families together in a beautiful setting; Villa del Sol d’Oro an Italian Renaissance style villa in Sierra Madre, California.
Wedding planning choices:
- Choice of location certainly influences design. And in turn, design preferences can influence choice of location.
- What to wear? I really enjoy the Asian tradition of “the second grand entrance”. This provides an opportunity for the bride and groom to reappear sporting a change of outfit. So if you fall in love with 2 dresses just change and have a second grand entrance :-)
- Who to invite? Simply invite people you like.
- Music choices. Elegant Music specializes in Live Music and DJ/Master of Ceremonies packages. Hubert and Christine chose a duo of Cello and Piano to perform for their wedding ceremony and DJ/Master of Ceremonies to conduct the festivities of their wedding reception.
Wedding Planning Decisions
A wedding is not without its challenges. Logistics are considered, problems are predicted and solved, and barriers are overcome.
Through expert planning, coordination, and execution, the event smoothly progresses from one activity to the next.
A special thank you to Jessica and Dustin Rolph of Three Little Birds Wedding and Event Planning. On the day of, Dustin was very calm and professional and coordinated among many other things, perfect wedding ceremony processionals.
See: Itinerary Sketch by Elegant Music
Also see: Wedding & Party Location Villa del Sol d’Oro
Creative Wedding Ceremony Music Choices
The ceremony music for this wedding was performed under a majestic oak tree adorned with two chandeliers.
Ensemble: Piano and Cello
Here is what we played:
Groom with Sister
Bridal Party
Music: Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Elton John
Bride with Parents
Music: Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, Peretti, Creatore & Weiss
Recessional
Music: For the First Time in Forever, Robert and Kristen-Anderson Lopez
from Disney’s Frozen
There were traditional dances and meaningful toasts.
I really liked Christine and Hubert’s music selections:
Grand Entrance & 1st Dance
Music: Maybe The Night, Ben & Ben
Father Daughter Dance
Music: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Shunza
Cake Cutting
Music: The Way That I Love You, Passenger
Second Grand Entrance
Music: Love on Top, Beyonce
Congratulations Hubert and Christine!
Thank you for bringing all of us together.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 626-797-1795
Host of Wedding & Event Podcast
Months after her wedding I had the opportunity to speak with Christine and we recorded a podcast episode about her wedding.
Please see: Covid Wedding Triumph! (An interview with Christine.) Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 69