Tricia and Dario had a crystilline fall day for their ceremony. Though the day was quite chilly, spirits and fall colors lent fire and warmth that burned through the cold.
These fabulous pictures are courtesy of Katrin Mooney of Kingdom Wedding Photography. You can see more pictures of Trish and Dario’s day at Katrin’s blog, as well as many other beautiful wedding pictures.
The wedding took place at the luxurious Killington Grand Resort Hotel.
Trish and Dario chose flute with violin for their ceremony and cocktail hour music. My friend Elizabeth Reid joined me again for this one.
Ceremony repertoire choices included the traditional English hymn “Allelujah” toward the end of the prelude. Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” was the processional for the bridesmaids, ring bearers and flower girl. Trish loved Pachelbel’s “Canon” and chose it for her processional. Since she wanted to hear more of the piece than is often heard at weddings, and to allow it to reach it’s high point by the time she reached the altar, Trish made special arrangements with the wedding planner to time the processional so that her entrance was delayed for a bit after the music started and before she began. She arrived at the altar – pictured above – just when the music was completing it’s climax – one of those best layed plans that worked beautifully! During the ceremony, Trish and Dario chose the song “The Rose” for a moment of meditation – a piece I had recently arranged specifically for our combination of instruments. Their recessional was Clarke’s “Trumpet Voluntary” – sometimes known as the “Prince Of Denmark’s March.”
I love this picture above – the leaves, the flowers, the dress, and the beatiful bride!
And the cake to match!
As you can see, no shortage of warmth here! Cocktail hour moved indoors by a blazing fire. Cozy, large but intimate, and amazingly great acoustics for the music!
