On July 27, we performed for a beach wedding at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort.
If you've been in Florida during the summer, you know the weather can be erratic, going from sunshine one minute to rain clouds the next. Worse, it's tricky to predict exactly when it will change! Though the ceremony was scheduled to be on the beach at 6:45 p.m. (past the time when the rain usually stops), the storm clouds decided to be really menacing that afternoon. The beautiful young couple and their families were flying in from Arkansas because the bride wanted a beach wedding - so I really hoped that the weather would cooperate!
Thankfully, when I arrived at 5:45, the Wyndham staff announced the ceremony would take place on the beach as planned!
As the guests were arriving, violinist Rose Renee played traditional prelude music (including "Trumpet Voluntary" by Purcell, "Air on a G String" by Bach, and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach.) Following the prelude music, the beautiful mother of the bride walked down the aisle and was seated. When Rose Renee began playing "Canon in D" by Pachelbel, the two bridesmaids walked down the aisle.
After the second bridesmaid took her place at the altar, everyone turned around in their seats in joyful anticipation of the bridal entrance.
As the opening notes of "Bridal Chorus" by Wagner sounded, the radiant bride entered on her father's arm. As they approached Reverend Jim at the altar, I felt a surge of happiness for the sweet couple who were about to embark on their journey together as husband and wife.
The ceremony was beautiful! Reverend Jim Robinson ([email protected]) did a great job. After the exchange of rings, an Irish blessing was read by an 8-year-old girl:
If you've been in Florida during the summer, you know the weather can be erratic, going from sunshine one minute to rain clouds the next. Worse, it's tricky to predict exactly when it will change! Though the ceremony was scheduled to be on the beach at 6:45 p.m. (past the time when the rain usually stops), the storm clouds decided to be really menacing that afternoon. The beautiful young couple and their families were flying in from Arkansas because the bride wanted a beach wedding - so I really hoped that the weather would cooperate!
Thankfully, when I arrived at 5:45, the Wyndham staff announced the ceremony would take place on the beach as planned!
As the guests were arriving, violinist Rose Renee played traditional prelude music (including "Trumpet Voluntary" by Purcell, "Air on a G String" by Bach, and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach.) Following the prelude music, the beautiful mother of the bride walked down the aisle and was seated. When Rose Renee began playing "Canon in D" by Pachelbel, the two bridesmaids walked down the aisle.
After the second bridesmaid took her place at the altar, everyone turned around in their seats in joyful anticipation of the bridal entrance.
As the opening notes of "Bridal Chorus" by Wagner sounded, the radiant bride entered on her father's arm. As they approached Reverend Jim at the altar, I felt a surge of happiness for the sweet couple who were about to embark on their journey together as husband and wife.
The ceremony was beautiful! Reverend Jim Robinson ([email protected]) did a great job. After the exchange of rings, an Irish blessing was read by an 8-year-old girl:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
This is one of my favorite poems, and the reader did a terrific job! Following the reading, Rose Renee performed the song "Yellow" by Coldplay. The bride had specifically requested this song for the ceremony, and Rose Renee's rendition on solo violin was beautiful.
After Reverend Jim pronounced the couple husband and wife, all the wedding guests burst into applause as Rose Renee began playing "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn.
Following the ceremony, the wedding guests enjoyed cocktail hour inside the Wyndham. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet some members of the bride's family from Washington state, as well as two of her cousins from Texas. How wonderful that they were able to fly to South Florida to celebrate this most special day!
Mary Beth and the entire staff of the Wyndham did a fantastic job creating a beach-inspired wedding theme.
After Reverend Jim pronounced the couple husband and wife, all the wedding guests burst into applause as Rose Renee began playing "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn.
Following the ceremony, the wedding guests enjoyed cocktail hour inside the Wyndham. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet some members of the bride's family from Washington state, as well as two of her cousins from Texas. How wonderful that they were able to fly to South Florida to celebrate this most special day!
Mary Beth and the entire staff of the Wyndham did a fantastic job creating a beach-inspired wedding theme.
At the entrance of the room, there was a table covered with beautiful seashells. On it was a book about the beautiful couple, several slips of paper, and a bottle with instructions asking the guests to write messages for the lovely couple and leave it inside the bottle. What a unique souvenir for a beach wedding (and also an interesting twist on the idea of "message in a bottle"!)
As guests chatted, enjoyed delicious hors oeuvres, and congratulated the beautiful couple, violinist Rose Renee provided classical and traditional music in the background.
I had the opportunity to speak more with Reverend Jim, as well as Alan of Elite Photo & Video Productions. It was a pleasure to meet both professionals.
Rose Renee and I really enjoyed working with Mary Beth and the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort. We, along with everyone else at Music for Every Occasion, wish the happy couple a lifetime of love and happiness!
Rose Renee and I really enjoyed working with Mary Beth and the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort. We, along with everyone else at Music for Every Occasion, wish the happy couple a lifetime of love and happiness!