Anthony and Abbie had a gorgeous autumn day for their wedding! St. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Church is a Catholic Parish located on Ryan Road in Sterling Heights. Fr. Libor Marek officiated the ceremony which was enhanced by the beautiful voices of Joe Long, church music director and organist, and Ashley Rozanski, a member of the bridal party. Ashley sang a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria and a duet with Mr. Long during the communion. They both gave a beautiful performances that heightened the spiritual beauty of Abbie and Anthony’s ceremony. It was an honor to be a part of their wedding day. Best wishes Anthony and Abbie!
Vows and Voices Join for Wedding at St. Cyril and Methodius Church
Award Winning Frutig Farms Hosts Sons Wedding Celebration
Congratulations to Edward and Melissa on their wedding at Frutig Farms in Ann Arbor. This was a family affair from start to finish as Edward is the son of Kelly and Ed, Frutig Farms owners. Barn weddings have become very popular in the last ten years. They offer clients a unique blend of history with the space for large wedding parties. The open simplicity provides clients with a blank slate for implementing their own design ideas. Recently awarded the 2016 Best Venue for Large Weddings in Ann Arbor, Frutig Farms is a beautiful outdoor venue six miles from downtown Ann Arbor. The site overlooks a gorgeous pond set against natural wetlands and rolling fields. Uniquely restored historic buildings sit amongst beautiful perennial gardens. The couple chose to have their ceremony in one of the two barns known as The Valley and Edwards’s father acted as the officiant. It must have been an honor and delight for him to lead the couple through their vows to the pronouncement of husband and wife. Barb Thayer was the coordinator and directed the day beautifully. We sat up in the loft and had an excellent view of the proceedings. The couple chose all classical music for their ceremony including the Purcell Trumpet Voluntary for Melissa’s processional.
The cocktail hour and reception was held at Misty Farm, the second barn of the Frutig Farm holdings. At Melissa and Edward’s request, we played songs by Coldplay, Pharrell, Journey, Game of Thrones, Katy Perry and more. Larry Lee and Back In the Day were setting up for the reception which was sure to be a fantastic evening. We extend our thanks to the band for their help with sound and their encouraging applause. We wish we could have stayed to hear their music! Congratulations to Edward and Melissa and we thank them for the honor of being a part of their wedding day and family’s celebration.
An Heirloom Gown and Officiating Brothers Make The Wedding Ceremony a Unique Family Event
Congratulations to Kelsey and Brad on their wedding at the Michigan League. Their ceremony had so many unique qualities that are worth mentioning. William and Connor Flynt, brothers of the bride, officiated the ceremony. Their mother shared with me that Kelsey and both her brothers were ministers. In fact, Kelsey had officiated her brothers wedding and now the places were reversed. As one would expect with brothers officiating, there were a few childhood stories about cars and crashes that brought laughter into the day.
While Kelsey’s brothers were a highlight, it was Kelsey’s gown that made a breathtaking statement. She processed to Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” in her mothers gown resplendent with Chantilly lace. Though a family heirloom, as the result of a talented seamstress, the dress still had a contemporary feel while honoring the tradition and recognizing the success of her parents marriage.
Congratulations to Brad and Kelsey!
Rondo String Quartet Makes the Knot’s Hall of Fame
The Rondo String Quartet is proud to announce that they have been inducted into the Knot’s Best of Weddings Hall of Fame! Thank-you to all of the wonderful couples who wrote recommendations and reviews!
Bride’s Day, Bride’s Way Event
We were honored to have been asked to play for the ‘Bride’s Day, Bride’s Way’ event in downtown Rochester, Michigan. Our group played at the registration center in the Fieldstone Winery (www.fieldstonewine.com). Rochester has so many wonderful places to shop, as well as many beautiful wedding venues. There were over forty locations participating in the event. Some of the locations included were; The Royal Park Hotel, The Rochester Community House, Meadowbrook Hall, President Tuxedo, Sposa Bella Bridal, Molnar’s Tuxedo, Design Works Flowers, Jocelyn M. Artistic Photography, Haig’s of Rochester, Smith Jewelers, Crowning Glory Bridal Accessories, Lucido Fine Jewelry, and Bellisima Bridal Salon. Thank-you to Karen from Crowning Glory (www.crowninggloryonline.com) and Stacey from the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (www.downtownrochestermi.com). We are sure all of the couples had a wonderful day!
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