Thursday, January 10, 2013

PSQ's 2012 Weddings!

Whew, 2012 went by so fast we didn't post about one single wedding, not one! Our apologies for not posting to all the couples that had us be a part of their big day and here's to trying to stay on top of our 2013 weddings. We are excited for all our couples to tie the knot this year. We promise our music will add that special, personal touch to your ceremony or reception. For brides, grooms, mothers, fathers, friends and wedding planners that like to get ideas from what others have done, here's a musical summary of our 2012 weddings:


April 28th - Denise and Joshua (Pecatonica Duo)

Processional:
Wedding Party: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bride: Bridal Chorus
Ceremony:     Before reading - Winter
                        During sand ceremony - Meditation from Thais (short version)
Recessional: Wedding March



May 5th - Danielle and Nicholas

Processional:
Parents/Grandparents: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Wedding Party and Bride: Yellow
Ceremony:     Blest Are Those Who Love You (Psalm) (after 1st Reading)
Celtic Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation) (after 2nd Reading)
Book of Love (Unity Candle) (After Marriage Rite)
Recessional: La Rejouissance
Postlude: Viva La Vida


May 12th - Erica and Adam

Processional:
Seating of honored guests (parents, grandparents) & Entrance of
officiant and groom: Winter from the Four Seasons
 Wedding Party (6): First Impressions
 Bride: Marry Me
Ceremony: none
Recessional: Viva la Vida



May 26th - Candance and Zach

Processional:
Parents, Wedding Party and Bride: Canon in D
Ceremony: Air (Bach) (Unity Candle – shortened version)
Recessional: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba




June 2nd - Lindsay and Shawn

Prelude: Traditional and light classical selections
Processional:
            Ministers, Shawn’s grandmother, Lindsay’s grandparents (two sets),
Parents of the Groom, Mother of the Bride: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Groomsmen/Groom: Marry Me 
Flowergirls/Ring bearer/Bridesmaids: Annie’s Song
Bride & Father: Canon in D
Ceremony:  First reader (as Jenny walks up and during reading) Hallelujah
            Unity candle (father of groom and mother of bride) Wind Beneath my Wings
            Second reader (as 3 friends walk up and during reading) How Beautiful
Recessional: All You Need is Love
Postlude: Joyful and fun selections
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Cocktail Reception
Music included the following: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Phantom of the Opera, Edelweiss, Coldplay, Beatles, Hotel California, Bohemian Rhapsody, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Annie's Song, You Raise me Up, Sunrise Sunset, Grease, When I Fall in Love, Somewhere Out There



June 12th - Jon and Teresa

Processional:
Family/Wedding Party: Canon in D
Bride & Father: Ave Maria, Schubert
Ceremony:  Unity candle – All I Ask of You and Communion – You Raise Me Up
Recessional: La Rejouissance
Postlude: All You Need is Love, Here Comes the Sun, Marry Me



July 7th - Tara and Tanner (Pecatonica Duo)
Processional:
Family/Bridal Party/Bride: Canon in D
Ceremony: Unity Candle - Make You Feel My Love
Recessional: Hopelessly Devoted to You



July 7th - Ben and Roberta

Prelude: A classical assortment using the theme “simple and elegant.” 
Processional:
Family/Wedding Party: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bride & Father: Canon in D
Ceremony:  2-3 minute musical break – reflective time after affirmation Ave Maria
30 second musical “Amen” after prayer – Meditation from Thais
Sand Ceremony (2-3 minutes) The Ludlows
Recessional: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba



July 14th - Monique and Edgar

Prelude:When I Fall in Love, Air (Handel), Yellow, Hotel California, From this Moment, It Had to Be You
Processional:
Family/Wedding Party: Marry Me
Bride & Father: Wedding March
Ceremony:  Sand Ceremony - Winter from The Four Seasons
Recessional: Viva la Vida
Postlude: All You Need is Love, In My Life, Here Comes the Sun, Champs Elysées


August 10th - Kelly and Kevin
Prelude: Selections will be a classical assortment chosen by the musicians including Simple Gifts.
Processional:
Family (6 grandparents, 4 parents) Trumpet Voluntary
Wedding Party (5 bridesmaids, 5 groomsmen): Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bride & Father: Canon in D
Ceremony:  Sand Ceremony Meditation from Thais (shortened version)
Recessional: Good Day Sunshine




September 15th - Jason and Celia (Pecatonica Duo)

Processional:
Grandparents/Parents: River Flows In You
Wedding Party: The Ludlows
Bride and father: Music for Celia’s Wedding (written by Celia's father)
Ceremony: Sand ceremony - Meditation from Thais (shortened version)
Recessional: Hornpipe from Water Music
Postlude: Tarantella 



August 11th - Alissa and Travis

Prelude: Hey Jude, Amazing Grace, Marry Me, The Ludlows 
Processional:
Wedding Party: Air (Bach)
Bride & Father: Canon in D
Recessional: Wedding March
Postlude: Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Follow Through, Spring, Can Can



August 25th - Kristina and Will
Reception only: Variety of contemporary music for the cocktail hour.


September 21st - Kyla and Joe

Prelude: Yellow, Marry Me, Hallelujah, The Ludlows, At Last 
Processional: 
            Grandparents, Parents and Wedding Party: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bride & Father: Musetta’s Waltz
Ceremony:  Sand Ceremony – Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
Recessional: Viva la Vida
Postlude: All You Need is Love, Clocks


September 29th - Elise and Kory
Processional:
            Grandparents and Parents: Ave Maria (Schubert)
Wedding Party: Canon in D
Bride & Father: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Postlude: Viva la Vida, All You Need is Love, Here Comes the Sun, In My Life, Bohemian Rhapsody



October 13th - Janessa and Andrew
Prelude: Rondeau from Premiere Suite, How Beautiful, Across the Universe, Yellow, Here Comes the Sun
Processional:
            Family/Wedding Party + rolling out of aisle runner: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bride and Father: Canon in D
Ceremony:  Special Music - You Raise Me Up
Recessional: All You Need is Love (start at “All You Need is Love” chorus)
Postlude: It’s Only a Paper Moon, Good Day Sunshine, Follow Through, I Get a Kick Out of You
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Cocktail Reception
Music included the following: Hotel California, Palladio, Someone to Watch, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sky, The Swan, Bridge Over Troubled Water, I Get a Kick Out of You, ‘Round Midnight, Somewhere Out There, Across the Universe, Eleanor Rigby, Get Back, Good Day Sunshine, Hey Jude, In My Life, World Without Love, Yesterday, All I Ask of You

Cheers!