I love Winter weddings. The stunning seasonal flowers like ivy, berries, heather and twisted willow make for gorgeous decorations; something about the chill in the air adds an extra spark to the atmosphere and the knowledge that Christmas is around the corner illuminates the proceedings with a festive feel. I actually think it's my favourite season for a wedding, and in December as opposed to July, you can get away with wearing the fabulous black dress...
The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a remarkable setting for a civil ceremony. The hotel's Grand Staircase provided a romantic backdrop, with it's gloriously gothic decor, gold leaf ceilings and hand stenciled wall designs. The thirty or so guests gathered on the landing to witness Sharon and James take their vows of faithfulness and love before strolling downstairs for a glass or three of champagne and the exquisitely made canapes.
Being an Irish lass, Sharon chose 'She Moved Through the Fair' for her processional music (click here to hear my recording of the piece). The beauty of the Herbert Hughes arrangement of the piece was matched by the bride's grace and eloquence as she walked to meet her beau. He was totally smitten! It was wonderful to watch a couple so relaxed and so happy to be there, - for myself who sings at many weddings throughout the year, this one will stick in my mind for how James looked at Sharon from beginning to end... it was quite moving!
The couple chose Puccini's stirring and heart warming aria 'O Mio Babbino Caro' to sign the register to, followed by a soulful favourite of the groom's, 'If I Ain't Got You' by Alicia Keys. This helped to transition the atmosphere of the ceremony into a more relaxed state, positioning them for the waiting champagne! The couple walked, or more like skipped out to Stevie Wonder's 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours'.
Downstairs, as the guests mingled, Rob and I took our opportunity to interlace a festive tune or two - Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song' (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....) and White Christmas - with a blend of soulful pop and jazz standards. I think we enjoyed it as much as they did! Here's what the bride had to say:
"Diana's voice is just incredible; Her singing filled our ceremony with emotion and created an unforgettable moment in our and all the guest's memory. Diana is a pleasure to work with and her advice on music choices was invaluable. I would highly recommend Diana and her partner for any event and am confident that they would hit the right note for all occasions."
The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is a remarkable setting for a civil ceremony. The hotel's Grand Staircase provided a romantic backdrop, with it's gloriously gothic decor, gold leaf ceilings and hand stenciled wall designs. The thirty or so guests gathered on the landing to witness Sharon and James take their vows of faithfulness and love before strolling downstairs for a glass or three of champagne and the exquisitely made canapes.
Being an Irish lass, Sharon chose 'She Moved Through the Fair' for her processional music (click here to hear my recording of the piece). The beauty of the Herbert Hughes arrangement of the piece was matched by the bride's grace and eloquence as she walked to meet her beau. He was totally smitten! It was wonderful to watch a couple so relaxed and so happy to be there, - for myself who sings at many weddings throughout the year, this one will stick in my mind for how James looked at Sharon from beginning to end... it was quite moving!
The couple chose Puccini's stirring and heart warming aria 'O Mio Babbino Caro' to sign the register to, followed by a soulful favourite of the groom's, 'If I Ain't Got You' by Alicia Keys. This helped to transition the atmosphere of the ceremony into a more relaxed state, positioning them for the waiting champagne! The couple walked, or more like skipped out to Stevie Wonder's 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours'.
Downstairs, as the guests mingled, Rob and I took our opportunity to interlace a festive tune or two - Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song' (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....) and White Christmas - with a blend of soulful pop and jazz standards. I think we enjoyed it as much as they did! Here's what the bride had to say:
"Diana's voice is just incredible; Her singing filled our ceremony with emotion and created an unforgettable moment in our and all the guest's memory. Diana is a pleasure to work with and her advice on music choices was invaluable. I would highly recommend Diana and her partner for any event and am confident that they would hit the right note for all occasions."
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