Our first wedding was in the Beaver Creek Chapel which was beautifully decorated with big bright balls of peony flowers inside.
We arrived a little bit early so that we could spend some time rehearsing with a vocalist and pianist.
After a quick rehearsal, we began to play prelude as the guests entered and were seated.
As the processional began, we played "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" as honored family members were seated, and the bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearers entered.
The bride entered to "Canon" and we continued to play for half a minute longer as she reached the end of the aisle.
During the ceremony, we had the opportunity to perform a new piece with a vocalist - a friend of the bride and groom, accompanied by the groom's mother on the piano. We performed a beautiful song titled, "Beloved" - a Christian composition as performed by Kari Jobe.
As the ceremony concluded, we played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" as the recessional. We then followed up with a few other pieces while the guests exited, and then we sprinted to our next venue at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church.
I have to share a little background regarding the next wedding.
Back in 2005, our violinst Cindy and I were acquainted through a friend. As we spoke and were thrilled to find someone else to play with, Cindy mentioned that her daughter Whitney played violin as well. We all got together to meet each other and have some fun playing...and shortly thereafter, The Vail Valley String Quartet was formed. Whitney performed with us for our first season, and has subbed whenever we've needed her in the summer time.
This wedding was very special to us, as it was Whitney's wedding.
She chose several of her old favorites for her prelude music, including Handel's "Water Music", Vivaldi's "Winter",
Corelli's "Pastorale", and Bach's "Air". Just before the ceremony, we were asked to play O'Connor's "Appalachian Waltz". Whitney chose Ungar's americana sounding "Ashokan Farewell" as her processional music, and she then entered to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring".
During the ceremony, Whitney's brother and sister sang "Lucky" by Jason Mraz, and we played Ivers and Keane's "Bygone Days" during the unity candle.
As the ceremony ended, we played Beethoven's "Ode To Joy" as the recessional piece.
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