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I had the best time playing for Kim and Ryan’s wedding at Cross Creek Ranch! I know, I know... I always blog about how much I love Cross Creek Ranch. I can’t help it! Every time I visit there is something new. Kim and Ryan had their wedding ceremony under the majestic old oak tree. Whimsical lanterns hung from it’s branches. The florals that adjourned the arch where incredible. This ceremony site is one of my favorites! Speaking of favorites, my favorite thing about this wedding was the bride’s entrance. Kim was escorted down the aisle by her parents AND her brother. Her brother walked out in front of Kim, and her parents were on each of Kim’s arms. When they walked, they sort of formed a triangle. When they reached the start of the aisle, her brother walked down by himself, then the stunning bride made her grand entrance. I LOVED this, I thought it was so special...but that’s not even the best part! The couple requested I play “I Need My Girl” by The National (now you understand the title of the blog!). If you could only have seen the bridal party’s reaction when I began playing the song. There were snickers, oohs, and shocked surprises. I couldn’t have hoped for a better reaction! It was obvious how very special this song was to the couple and I was so happy to learn it for them! This wedding was the perfect combination of sweet and fun! Kim and Ryan had the best bridal party! It was a large bridal party and they all seemed like best friends. While playing the cocktail hour, I got to observe the guests. Everyone was laughing, joking, and having the best time. I’m so thankful to have been a part of this special wedding! Wishing Kim and Ryan a lifetime of laughter and love. P.S. This nature lover was excited to see a banded water snake beneath the bridge! :) Rebecca and Austin had THE perfect wedding! They tied the knot at one of my favorite venues, the Outback Oasis. This place is truly an oasis and the perfect venue for a wedding. The lush landscaping, filled with butterfly attracting plants, was the perfect backdrop for the ceremony! I’m not exaggerating when I say that Rebecca was the most easy going and relaxed bride I’ve ever met. She had such a great attitude about her wedding day and because of that she was able to REALLY enjoy marrying Austin. It was so obvious how excited Rebecca and Austin were to marry each other. I don’t think I saw Rebecca without a huge smile the entire evening. Did I mention how incredibly stunning she looked besides? The couple choose to have an intimate wedding ceremony and reception filled with only their closest family and friends. I was delighted to have been asked to play the entire wedding, ceremony and reception. At the end of the night, I felt like part of the family. My favorite parts of the wedding were all of the sentimental details they included. Rebecca’s grandfather married the couple. They toasted with the same champagne glasses that Rebecca’s parents used at their wedding. They also had their first dance to “At Last”, beautifully song by their cousin (A capella and she rocked it!). I don’t think there was a dry eye around. Rebecca and Austin were the sweetest and I’m so thankful to have been included in such a special time of their lives. |
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Kristen Elizabeth
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