Kina-Jonathan Wedding
- At May 13, 2010
- By Christine
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A few weeks ago our quartet played for Kina and Jonathan’s wedding in a Chicago suburb. The couple had many friends and family members in attendance, and despite the large number of guests it seemed like every person there had a close, personal connection to the couple. One can tell they invest a lot of time and energy in others. Jonathan even chose to take time out of his busy afternoon to make sure we were clear with all the details.
The pieces Kina and Jonathan chose for their ceremony were:
*Processional– Piano Sonata in A Major, K. 331, Andante Grazioso by Mozart
*Bridal Processional– Bridal Chorus by Wagner
*Recessional– Wedding March by Mendelssohn
In addition to the quartet music we played, Kina and Jonathan also had three songs with piano. I think many people were surprised when the bride and groom themselves picked up two microphones and sang “Household of Faith” (by Steve Green) together during their ceremony. It was a brave thing to do that day, and a moving gesture to top off a beautiful wedding!
Congratulations Kina and Jonathan!
~Christine (viola)
Danielle-Jeremy Wedding
- At April 20, 2010
- By Christine
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My subpar photography "skills" do not do this place justice!
In March, our quartet played for a lovely Chicago wedding. Danielle and Jeremy’s entire event was in a tropical greenhouse which gave her March wedding a summery feel. It was raining that Saturday, but I guess that means they will have lots of good luck! Danielle was assisted by a wedding planner who was one of the most helpful planners with whom I have had the pleasure of working.
Danielle requested these music selections for her wedding:
Seating of Parents………………………………………….Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring(Bach)
Processional……………………………………………………………………..Canon in D(Pachelbel)
Bridal Processional……………………………………………………Trumpet Voluntary(Clarke)
Unity Candle…………………………………………………………….My Heart Ever Faithful(Bach)
Recessional…………………………………………….Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba(Handel)
Although Danielle and Jeremy’s wedding was very traditional in their song choices and ceremony program, the Unity Candle piece Danielle chose was unique because we have never before played My Heart Ever Faithful in a ceremony. It was a beautiful choice! Our quartet also played at the cocktail hour entertaining the guests with many “spring-like” pieces, including Spring from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. It’s always great to play at the cocktail hour because we have more contact with the guests. Every wedding has one or two guests who, like us, are music ‘nerds’ and enjoy making music requests which we try to oblige.
Congratulations Danielle and Jeremy!
~Christine (Violist)
A Winter Wedding
- At March 11, 2010
- By Jon
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The White Lake Quartet enjoyed playing for an early afternoon wedding on February 6, 2010, at the Union League Club in downtown Chicago. The bride and groom had planned a small, intimate ceremony enhanced by the shimmering décor and soft lighting of the room where the ceremony was held. In keeping with the meditative, romantic atmosphere, we were requested to play selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti, Bach’s “Air on the G String”, Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, the “Prelude” movement from Bach’s Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello, and other similar pieces during the prelude. The bride chose Pachelbel’s popular “Canon in D” for the entrance of her sister and herself. At the conclusion of the short ceremony, we livened things up with Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Autumn” as the happy couple were received by their guests.
Elizabeth-Ryan Wedding
- At January 23, 2010
- By Christine
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On a cold but snowless day at the beginning of December, our quartet played at the wedding of Elizabeth and Ryan. It was a beautiful Nuptial Mass in a little town on the outskirts of Chicago. Elizabeth did all the planning herself and kept everything organized, which definitely helped things go smoothly on her wedding day! Elizabeth looked beautiful and both bride and groom looked happy.
Elizabeth’s church requested that her music be classically based, so she was not able to have all her original requests including “All You Need Is Love”. She did pick some very good alternate music selections, though:
The three pieces marked with an asterisk are the pieces we put together with Erin, one of the church musicians, before the ceremony. She sang and led us in accompaniment through the program. We love working with other musicians and Erin was just great! If you are new to the wedding music scene, it is important to note that not all weddings have this much music during the ceremony (so don’t worry if you were not planning as much music as listed above). At many weddings, we play one or two pieces during the ceremony for something like the Unity Candle, but we do welcome ceremonies with more selections as well. Our quartet finished with a few Christmas carols, per Elizabeth’s request, giving everyone that warm, Christmasy feeling.
I know I wished I had never decided to plan my own wedding last June due to the vast number of details involved, so I’m quite impressed with all that went into Elizabeth’s and Ryan’s special day. I will not ignore the fact that there are people out there who really thrive on planning their own weddings but as for me, I think I’ll just stick with helping others plan the music.
Christine (viola)