As I've mentioned previously, weather in Vail in the summertime can be very unpredictable. As I drove to Vail, the skies above the mountaintop looked fairly threatening, and I wasn't sure if we'd have to go to plan 'B' or not. By the time I got to the gondola to begin my mountain ascent - things had really cleared up and I asked myself what I'd even been worried about.
We got set up and were so grateful for the pop-up tent that had been provided for us as it was becoming rather hot.
Our prelude music selections carried a contemporary flair and included: Ivers' 'Bygone Days', Ungar's 'Ashokan Farewell', 'Edelweiss', Webber's 'All I Ask Of You', and Handel's 'Air', and 'Andante' from the Water Music.
Once the family members came down the path, we began the processional music. We played Denver's 'Annie's Song' as the groom and officiant took their places, followed by Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' for the flower girl, and finally, Clarke's 'Trumpet Voluntary' as the bride came over the knoll and down to the wedding deck.
The clouds moved back in and as the ceremony began, the wind picked up. There's always something beautiful about a veil blowing in the wind.
As the ceremony ended, the newly married couple headed back up the path together to Handel's 'Allegro' from the Water Music. As photos were taken and guests mingled, we played Elvis' 'Can’t help falling in love', 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'Good Day Sunshine', by the Beatles. Because the wind continued to pick up, we then packed up and headed back down the mountain.
Here's a photo at the base of Lionshead.
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