A Wedding Today

I played a wedding today at the Franco Center. Although few look at my website and even fewer (maybe none) read this blog, I am still not going to divulge the couple (unless the ask me to). It was beautiful and of course the location and the weather helped (despite the heat).

Originally the plan was violin duets. I had the person ready but they didn't respond to a few weeks of emails. I found a bass player, but they had a gig in Augusta the same day. I asked a good friend who played piano to accompany me-- they also had a wedding to play. I practiced as a solo violin but I knew the sound would not be full. Of course the Franco hosts one of (if not) the best Steinways north of Boston (I played it two weeks ago and I will be adding the recording to this soon). Once I saw the list of songs and a need to accompany during the ceremony, I realized the piano was the saving grace. That piano can whisper and yet fill the hall. So, I found arrangements last night of all the songs and starting preparing. I also found a song near and dear to one of the mother's hearts and decided to add to the end of the ceremony (although few heard it).

In the end, I believe it all went well. I was left in an open hall with my favorite piano and a piece of mind. My fingers were happy and hope everyone had an earful of memories. Congratulations to the couple-- you were both handsome and beautiful. I wish you both a long lasting relationship, good health and happiness. We all need that!

Update: Here are the pics from the wedding.
http://www.sarahlandryphotography.com/Proofing/Zach/24771652_DfjFqW#!i=2027149977&k=56tK8mk