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In the many years that I have lived and worked here on the Costa Blanca I have helped organise, and have played for many, many weddings, so I thought I'd like to pass on a few tips to you and explain something about the entertainment that I can offer for your special day.
Here is a typical scenario of how I am usually involved in a wedding, and how it works;
* My first job is usually to play as guests are arriving before the ceremony.
I start playing about a half hour before the ceremony so that the right atmosphere is created. This is on classical Spanish guitar music, and the lighter type of Bossa Nova and easy listening classical pieces.
For most weddings I have a P.A. and a radio microphone available. It's important that everyone hears the service.
* My next job is to play for the ceremony itself.
Firstly, the bride walks up the aisle, or the red carpet. Ceremonies are very often held outside here on the coast, looking out to the blue Mediterranean.
The bride's favourite choice for many years has been 'Cavatina' as performed by John Williams. This piece of music gets the bride, and whoever is accompanying, to her place before the alter.
* The ceremony then begins, and proceeds to where the marriage book must be signed. Here I usually play 'Romance d'Amor'. It is a piece that everybody is familiar with, and it fills in that, sometimes, long period of silence.
*With that, and after more readings, the bride and groom are pronounced 'Man and Wife'. Here I often play the first movement from Rodrigo's guitar concerto, the 'Concierto d'Aranjuez'. Everyone knows this happy piece, and those who don't will still love it for its truly Spanish flavour.
Of course my duties don't always end here. I'm often called upon to play for an hour or so for the 'Cava and Canapes', which is 'Champagne and Aperitif'. These are usually served before the formal dinner.
Very often I'm asked to supply a band for dancing through the evening, and if you go my 'Musical Services' page you'll see that I can supply anything in the way of live entertainment that you require.
I can even arrange a DJ for the more up to date sounds.
Also, as mentioned in my 'Musical Services' page, my wife, Suzanna, who is a classically trained dancer, and myself, are often called upon to perform our Spanish show at weddings. We find that half way through the evening meal is the perfect time to add a touch of real Spanish music, and the glamour of Spain to the occasion.
And for wedding decoration look no futher. Suzanna's other business venture is as an event decorator. For more information go to www.globoslocos-spain.com
At Suzanna's sumptuous website you'll get many fresh ideas and see examples of her excellent work.
We've found that the fewer people involved in the organisation of your wedding the better. It is so important to have complete control of all of the arrangements.
And of course we only work with the very best caterers, cake makers, and florists, and any other service that you may require for that special day.
John Anthony. Jalon, Alicante, Spain. Mobile phone (0034) 618 000 312
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