Andy and Molly’s wedding was an upscale celebration at the Hotel Monaco. With many out of town guests, the couple knew they wanted to have their ceremony and reception in one location. The hotel accommodated all their wishes by providing a large ceremony space, rooftop cocktails, and beautiful ballroom.
The bride and groom envisioned an amazing party and there was no way to do that without a fantastic live band. The couple enlisted the premier John Parker Band to perform all evening long at their reception. Everyone enjoyed nonstop dancing, singing, and popular music!
We love this photo taken of the groom before seeing his bride. The couple chose to do a first look, which is when a bride and groom see each other before the ceremony. They were able to take many photos together with their photographer, Christina Montemurro.
The bride looked glamorous. Her dress was sleeveless with a high neckline, sparkly belt, and full skirt. Her bouquet was an array of gold, white, and yellow blooms. It was exquisitely done by My Garden Floral.
Their ceremony space was so pretty with cream floral arrangements and a white aisle runner. We love the cool design of the carpet too! And the John Parker Band played music during the ceremony.
~Ceremony Highlights:~
Wedding Party: You Are the Best, Ray LaMontagne
Bride Entrance: Make You Feel My Love, Adele
End of Ceremony: Windows Are Rolled Down, Amos Lee
What a great shot of guests mingling during cocktail hour. A rooftop is certainly the place to be! Guests must have been eager for the reception to start to listen to some awesome music by John Parker Band. They were all set to start the night off with introductions in the ballroom.
The ballroom was decorated tastefully with white flowers and black tablecloths. Votive candles were scattered throughout the room and impressive light fixtures hung from the ceiling. The dance floor was in the middle of the room with John Parker Band all set up. The bride and groom had their first dance to the song “El Camino”.
~Musical Highlights:~
Bride & Groom Dance: Amos Lee- El Camino
Mother & Son: Grateful Dead- Standing on the Moon
Other Requests: Taylor Swift- Shake it Off, Old Crow Medicine- Wagon Wheel
Guests listened to toasts from the mother of the bride, best man, and maid of honor as the first course was served. Afterwards the groom and his mother danced to “Standing on the Moon”.
The night started off with popular hits to bring everyone out on the dance floor. The band wanted all their guests to have a great time and playing familiar songs is definitely the way to go! The couple had a few songs they requested to be played, including “Wagon Wheel” and “Shake It Off”.
The newlyweds trusted the band to make the right choices of what songs to play. John Parker Band had a few tricks up their sleeves with groovy lighting, energetic band members, and swinging tunes. Take a look at that dance floor! It was packed! We love the angle of this shot, the view of the band and guests having fun.
“What an amazing band! Our wedding was so memorable thanks to John Parker Band. Everyone had a fantastic time. We were so lucky to have you at the wedding!” –Bride and Groom
How about a little guest singing? John Parker offered the mic to guests who wanted to sing along to their favorite songs. We bet everyone loved the performance!
Andy and Molly had a wonderful wedding with their friends and family. The couple was thrilled with John Parker Band and with all their vendors. Christina Montemurro was kind enough to share her photos with us and we could not be more grateful to her and her team. Be sure to check out Christina Montemurro and all the other vendors Andy and Molly had at their wedding.
With spectacular service and customer satisfaction, John Parker Band is your best bet for any of your entertainment needs. Give us a call today to talk about your wedding or event! We would love to be a part of it!
~Wedding Wonders:~
Ceremony & Reception Location: Hotel Monaco
Florals: My Garden Floral
Musicians: John Parker Band
Photos: Christina Montemurro
Pies & Sweets: Hotel Monaco
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