We are only halfway through our wedding season and have had so many new requests that I've had to update the library for almost every wedding (That's at least 40 times so far!)
I'm loving the new direction that wedding trends are taking: Every couple and wedding is unique, so of course their entertainment should be too! This season alone, we've performed for micro weddings, large ballroom weddings, rustic barn weddings, home weddings, beach weddings, mansion weddings, and even for royalty*!
Photo credit: Krista Jean Photography. Vendor team at the end, I promise!
*Actually, I think the technical term is nobility. We performed for the British Consulate for the Queen's Jubilee. I'll double-check this later 😉
Having performed for so many different types of crowds gives us unique insight into what works and what doesn't, so we wow your guests the whole time.
What's on trend?
Bridgeton-style pop is in as are movie themes, throwbacks, and even jazz. Our couples love a variety of music and so we give them the chance to mix things up, keeping it fresh and fun. I notice that couples like
to include more sentimental favorites in their prelude (What does that mean? I'll tell you!) and ceremony music and then to get the party rocking at cocktail hour.
These songs have just been added to the library in 2022.
Movies
Be Our Guest from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Love Theme from The Godfather
(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing
Married Life (from Pixar's Up)
Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso
Kissing You from Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet
A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman
Theme from Downton Abbey
Bridgerton-Style & Throwbacks from Popular Radio
Material Girl - Madonna
Sucker - The Jonas Brothers
Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
I Want it That Way - The Backstreet Boys
Creep - Radiohead
Holy - Justin Bieber
As Long As You Love Me - The Backstreet Boys
Sway (Quien Sera) - Michael Buble
Everything - Michael Buble
Love Me Like You Do - Elle Goulding
Perfect - Ed Sheehan
I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
I Get to Love You - Ruelle
We Found Love - Calvin Harris/Rihanna
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
All My Life - KC and JoJo
Conversations in the Dark - John Legend featuring Lindsey Stirling
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Harry Styles is so popular this year that he gets his own category
Sign of the Times - Harry Styles
As it Was - Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Jazzy songs for an Elegant Feel
Beyond the Sea - Jazz standard made famous by Dean Martin
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Puttin’ On the Ritz
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Feel-Good Music and Love Songs from the 60s, 70s, & 80s
(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Don’t Worry Baby - The Beach Boys
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
How Sweet it is To be Loved By You
Livin’ On a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Material Girl - Madonna
Simply the Best - Tina Turner
Looking for something that will absolutely wow your guests and have them raving? Book Ariana Strings today!
We're now booking through 2023 and will officially open our books to 2024 very soon.
Who's gorgeous wedding is in these photos? It's Ann & Justin's at The Lace Factory. Dream team below:
Planning & Design @brehant_creations
Venue @the_lace_factory_cloud9
Photo @kristajeanphotography
Florist @inbloomeventdesigns
Video @embarkfilms
Glam @larissalakeandco
Signs @phillipsdesigns
Caterer @cloudninecatering
Rentals @peakeventservices
Rentals @ctrentalcenter
Gown designer @leahdagloria
Satin dress designer @alexandragrecco
Jumpsuit @enzoani
Musicians @arianastrings
Dog coordinator @fortheloveofpawsss
Engagement ring @jemmawynne
Dog tux @cloud9kweddings
