One of our favorite rustic weddings took place at Shakespeare’s. From the outside, the venue appears to be an ancient castle, with large wooden doors, stone walls, and green vines. Suzanne and her court looked absolutely stunning; her bridesmaids wore dark dresses and had deep red roses in their bouquets, perfect for a fall wedding. The girls wore sparkly earrings and donned side swept hairdos, so soft and pretty. Suzanne’s mermaid dress was a dreamy confection of white lace, with a sweetheart top, and small train. Her hair fell to her shoulders in loose waves and her simple jewelry was just the right touch.
Suzanne and Chris tied the knot on the Terrace, an outdoor space on site of their venue. The sun shone behind the altar, which was wrapped in crisp white tulle. The first row of chairs were tied with pink ribbons and a trail of rose petals lined the cobblestone aisle.
Chris and his groomsmen looked dashing in their dark jackets and pinstriped gray pants. We love the matching bow ties and white and gray pocket handkerchiefs. What a day of happiness for Chris, in the center of the group, grinning from ear to ear!
Suzanne’s bouquet was a true work of art. Her flowers were done by Posies by Patti and we just loved the mix of full blooms, with roses, peonies, and dahlias. The light colors blended together beautifully, with hints of pink, lavender, and peach. If you take a closer look, the stems are wrapped in a lace fabric and pinned together with several small white pearls.
Suzanne and Chris hired the top wedding band to perform, the John Parker Band. For their first dance, the couple selected the popular song “More Than Words”.
Soundtrack:
Bride & Groom’s Dance: Extreme – More Than Words
Father and Bride : “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole – Over the Rainbow,
Final Song of the night: Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight
The grand ballroom at Shakespeare’s Restaurant glowed with dimly lit chandeliers and votive candles. Every table was draped in white, with a lacy overlay, and petite vases were filled with roses. The dance floor offered ample space for guests to party the night away to the tunes of John Parker Band.
“The band was great! Our guests enjoyed the band so much that many said they would love the chance to see John again publicly!” -Bride and Groom
Tiffany Wolfe captured these sweet photos of the bride and groom during their first dance. We also love this shot below of friends and family getting it down on the dance floor!
If you’re looking for a spectacular wedding band, look no further than the John Parker Band, a premier wedding band. Don’t hesitate to contact the band today! We’d also like to thank Tiffany Wolfe for providing us these beautiful photos from Suzanne and Chris’ wedding. Be sure to check her out, as well as all the other outstanding vendors Suzanne and Chris chose for their wedding.
Wedding Vendors:
Photos: Tiffany Wolfe
Floral: Posies by Patti
Ceremony/Reception: Shakespeare’s Restaurant
Band: John Parker Band
Emily and Colin – Fox Chapel Golf Club
Emily and Colin’s wedding was a glamorous event: all white, gold and lots of flowers. The pair married at the chic boutique Hotel Monaco and then hosted their reception at the always stunning Fox Chapel Golf Club.
Did we mention all the flowers? From the alter at the ceremony to Emily’s bouquet to the cake and, naturally, the table floral arrangements, Mt. Lebanon Floral helped transform every aspect of the wedding into something truly magical. The lush greenery mixed with the lovely pastel flowers is such a pretty contrast!
The reception tables were particularly gorgeous. The gold chairs really set off the crisp white linens and the mix of scale between the short and tall arrangements helped create depth in the glamorous space. The trailing greenery on the table’s candelabras was a fresh, modern detail that helped set the decor apart.
As for sweet treats…why just have a cake when you can have a cake and a dessert table? Emily and Colin employed the help of the talented folks at Bella Christine’s to create a whole host of sugary goodies for the wedding’s guests. For the cake, the couple went whimsical; the gold chevron pattern mixed with the fresh flowers is simple and cute. The dessert table is a mecca of all things cake: cupcakes, cake pops….and the classic sugar cookie. Dessert tables are a fun way for guests to participate in the festivities, letting them customize their last course!
And what better way to burn off that sugar buzz than with a lot of dancing? The John Parker Band kept the fun going well into the night with their signature blend of high energy and a personalized setlist. We think it’s pretty obvious from all these smiling faces that Emily and Colin’s guests absolutely loved dancing the night away with The John Parker Band!
If Colin and Emily’s wedding looks like your idea of an amazing wedding, please don’t hesitate to contact any of their vendors! And if these happy faces dancing the night away makes you want to break out your own dancing shoes, be sure to drop John Parker Band a line to chat about them playing at your own big day!
Special thanks to photographer Joey Kennedy for so graciously allowing us to use his gorgeous photographs in this post. He really knows how to capture the mood of an event, doesn’t he? Be sure to check out his website and Instagram page to see more of his absolutely beautiful work!
-Wedding Playlist-
First Dance- Future Days, Pearl Jam
Bride/Father Dance- My Little Girl, Tim McGraw
Groom/Mother Dance- Forever Young, Rod Stewart
Last Dance- The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
-All the Vendors-
Ceremony Location- Hotel Monaco
Reception Location- Fox Chapel Golf Club
Florist- Mt. Lebanon Floral
Cake- Bella Christie’s
Photographer- Joey Kennedy
Videographer- Shofilms
Band- John Parker Band