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!

Michigan League

“I Wonder What God Was Thinking When He Created You”

Wonderful words of wisdom and love abounded in Kelsey and Kevin’s wedding at the Detroit Yacht Club. This couple is truly blessed to have each other, and with God as the third strand in their cord, they will undoubtedly have a long and happy life together. We were asked to play contemporary selections such as ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, ‘Clocks’, ‘Fields of Gold’, and ‘With or Without You’ as prelude music. The ceremony itself was highlighted by the beautiful singing voice of their vocalist as well as classical requests for the processional and recessional. Thank-you to Rachel Cytecki for all of your coordinating help. The weather, the venue, and the meaningful service made for a perfect day. We wish the new couple all the best.

Meadowbrook Hall Wedding

Congratulations Jennifer and Ron! They were married at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester Hills. The ceremony was held in the rock garden. Because of the rain, we played on the top level of the gazebo. The last minute decision to move to the gazebo seemed to work out well. The sound carried quite far, and we knew we could play for the entire ceremony without any weather worries. Thank-you to Jeanne, the Meadowbrook wedding coordinator, for her cues. After the ceremony, we were asked to play contemporary selections such as ‘Bittersweet Symphony’, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Greenday’ selections, ‘St. Elmos Fire’, ‘Flashdance’, ‘Viva la Vida’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘Here Comes the Sun’, and ‘Yellow’. The weather had cleared by this time, and we had an enjoyable time playing on the patio. http://www.oakland.edu/?id=5540&sid=87