August 21, 2010 - The Vail Chapel Back Lawn Area

This weekend we had the opportunity to play in a completely new venue. While we've played at the Vail Interfaith Chapel numerous times, this was the first time we'd ever played on the lawn behind the chapel next to the ministry house. It was a lovely location, especially with the river (which is fairly low at this time of the year) running right behind the wedding party providing a contrast to the backdrop. It was a beautiful day and venue for a great wedding.

 

We performed for this wedding as a trio consisting of two violins and a cello. This was an almost strictly classical event with the exception of "Bygone Days" the first piece we played. Following "Bygone Days", we played Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze", Vivaldi's "Spring", Bach's "Arioso", Mozart's "Eine Kleine", Schubert's "Andante", Franck's "Panis Angelicus", Schumann's "Liebstraum", Delibes' "Flower Song", Handel's "Largo", followed by Handel's "Water Music".

The wedding party entered to Pachebel's "Canon" and the bride to Vivaldi's "Winter" from the Four Seasons.

During the ceremony we played Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" for the lighting of the unity candle.

We played Handel's "La Rejouissance" for the recessional, followed by "Entrance of the Queen of Sheba", and finally "Hornpipe".

Here's a view from the parking area as the guests crossed the back lawn of the chapel.

 

I was amazed at how many chairs they were actually able to get into the area!