As we arrived to set up, we noted that The Ritz had made some great improvements to their wedding area. In a slightly new location, timber work frames the wedding area, a wood chip path strewn with rose petals serves as an aisle, and mountains provide a majestic backdrop. Very well done - breathtaking.
Our music for this wedding was strictly classical. We played Bach's 'Arioso', and Corelli's 'Pastorale' for the prelude. We were asked to play Haydn's 'Emperor's Hymn' (also known as Austria) just before the processional. This was a new piece which we hadn't previously played, but what a beautiful piece! We were happy to add it to our repertoire.
The wedding party entered to Bach's 'Air', and as the party was quite large, it was repeated several times with different variations each time. The bride entered to Pachebel's 'Canon'. The ceremony was conducted by family members and included a very interesting 'handfasting ceremony'. For the recessional, we played Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring', followed by Handel's 'La Rejouissance'.
While we use many of the same pieces for different weddings, it is always interesting to see how differently they turn out musically. While we often use 'Jesu' as part of the processional, this may have been the first time we've used it as a recessional piece. We played it just a bit more quickly and brightly and it turned out great.
On a personal note, while we played for this beautiful wedding, my breath caught for a moment. Sometimes I forget what a privilege it is to live locally in the Vail Valley, and to be able to share my music. As I took in the vistas and scenery, I recognized once again how much I really love to live and play in the mountains, working with our clients, to help make their day into something they'll remember for forever.
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