May 2011 Archive

Mindy and Dan went back and forth about having a small, intimate, ceremony in Italy or keeping it close by and staying in Denver. But, they wanted to be able to have all of their friends and family close by and choose to have a backyard wedding at a close friends house with an italian twist, including a gelato bar at the end of the night instead of a traditional wedding cake. There was amazing Italian inspiration in this wedding. The wine cork escort holders,  grapes hanging from the chairs, purple and green filled bouquet, wine bottle centerpieces and the table names were all named after cities in Italy they intended to visit on their honeymoon!

Mindy and Dan opted for a first look.  They hugged, kissed, hugged some more.  They enjoyed a little privacy, a moment to be together alone, before the craziness of the day began.  Revert Photo then did a few photos of them together, before the bridal party met up with them.  After the ceremony, Mindy and Dan decided to head over the trampoline and get one really amazing photo! Immediately after cocktail hour, while everyone was finding their seats, there was one of the most amazing Colorado sunsets!

Thank you to Revert Photo, Colorado wedding photographers, for sharing these outstanding images!

It’s safe to say that out of all the events for which you will gather your friends and family to celebrate your marriage, the wedding ceremony itself will be the most meaningful and, hopefully, memorable. Music plays many vital roles in the ceremony, from providing flow and ambiance to highlighting the deeper emotional meaning with timeless style and class.

Our fabulous vendor partner Celebration Nation Entertainment shared with us the 6 major components of wedding ceremony music. As with every other detail of a wedding, each component has its own set of requirements!

The Prelude

The purpose of the prelude music is to welcome guests as they are being seated before the ceremony. It also should give a cheerful yet subdued atmosphere, setting the stage for the solemnity of the event. The prelude generally begins 15 to 20 minutes before the ceremony start time, and it often involves quite a few songs.

The Wedding Party’s Processional

The wedding party’s processional marks the official beginning of the ceremony. It should have a slow but flowing feel, ushering the beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party down the aisle.

The Bride’s Processional

The bride’s processional can be an incredible moment, as memorable to everyone involved as the vows or any other part of the ceremony. You should choose a very special song here

The Interlude

The interlude can actually be many different moments in the ceremony, a very loose definition being any time there are no words being spoken for a minute or more. For most ceremonies, the interlude is the unity candle, memorial candle, or rose presentation.

The Recessional

The wedding officiant’s pronouncement of husband and wife is followed by enthusiastic applause and joyous recessional music as the happy couple leads the way back up the aisle. The song you choose should be bright and upbeat, inviting everyone to celebrate your union

The Postlude

The postlude sets a pleasant atmosphere as guests are leaving. It usually lasts between 5 to 10 minutes, so it’s best to treat the postlude like the prelude and simply give the musicians an idea of what you want.

For more information and ideas of music for each of the 6 components please click on the following link that will take you directly to their blog: Celebration Nation Entertainment!

Tarin and Mike are very active and wanted their engagement photos to reflect that.  To start of their fun filled engagement shoot, they headed up Loveland Pass and later they headed to Keystone for some ski action shots. They are having an Estes Park wedding in September at Della Terra Mountain Chateau.

A big thank you to This Modern Life Photographers for sharing these gorgeous skiing inspired engagement photos! Kevin and Jessica from This Modern Life Photographers are Denver area wedding photographers who work throughout the state of Colorado.