Suggestions For Selecting Your Wedding Musicians
Chicago
Wedding Pianist Kathie Nicolet
Many brides are so overwhelmed by having to make 2,156 decisions in planning
their wedding ceremonies and receptions to ensure their absolutely perfect
wedding day. What to choose? Silver or gold table linens ? Chicken or salmon?
Pink roses or delphiniums?
Please, allow me to assist you in selecting your wedding musicians.....
As a Professional Chicago Pianist and Wedding Musician for over 21 years, I have
been a significant part of thousands of celebrations that included "behind the
scenes" negotiations, phone discussions, music selections, rehearsals,
recommendations for additional vendors, etc. Particular brides were searching
for ONLY the best, and I'd like to share suggestions in how you can do the same
to ensure YOUR special day being memorable, beautiful, and special.
# 1. Relax and trust the wedding professionals to help you by virtue of our
expertise! We have had countless years of experience and witnessed almost every
possible scenario imaginable. I, personally, have seen a bride faint just before
saying “ I do”, brides who heard the Bridal March and just stood in the doorway,
frozen -- ( The ring bearer had forgotten the ring on the 16th floor of the
hotel!), ceremonies starting 45 minutes late because Uncle Bob took a wrong turn
driving to the church, etc. Despite the challenges presented, these weddings
were absolutely beautiful ~ with much credit given to professional vendors who
knew how to handle them! When selecting your vendors, be sure they can offer you
top references and have professional materials to share that represent a quality
business. If your phone calls are not handled professionally and promptly, you
are wise to go to someone else.
Remember: You are planning one wedding. We help plan thousands!
Many people are looking for value today and may believe that because Aunt
Frannie plays the piano, she'd be perfect as your cocktail pianist! Aunt Frannie
may know " Let Me Call You Sweetheart" ~ but do you want to hear it 35 times in
an hour? Will your guests be disappointed because she doesn't know how to play
anything else? Let Aunt Frannie be a guest. Leave the music to the professional
who has a wide repertoire for everyone present. We are trained to take requests,
play polished, professional arrangements ~ and do it all while smiling and
carrying on a conversation without taking our hands off the keys!!
# 2 All beautiful, elegant, wedding ceremonies and receptions will have "live"
music. Please leave your CDs in the car. If you are absolutely on the tightest
budget, you can hire a solo musician for what two dinner entrees or a lovely
floral center piece would cost you. It’s smart not to “cut corners” with
ambience. Music sets the tone for your day. Your guests WILL notice! Keep this
thought in mind, as well, for your wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, and your
post nuptial champagne brunches!! A celebration without music is ONLY a meeting.
# 3. Ask your friends to share names of vendors they have dealt with for their
special occasions. If you don't know of anyone, the facility where you are
planning your event usually has a list of Preferred Musicians for Wedding
Ceremonies/Receptions/Corporate Events that include wonderful people such as
Bands/Orchestras/DJ's/Florists/Photographers/Caterers/Videogrpahers, etc. Just
ask your Catering Coordinator for their list of Professional Musicians. This is
the best possible resource you can find in that recommended vendors do not PAY
to be listed!! Preferred vendors are, specifically, recommended for consistent
quality service and impeccable reputations. Anyone can get listed in a phone
book or a wedding magazine for a fee. Recommendations will cost you nothing but
are tremendously valuable resources. If the facility recommends someone superior
who your guests are talking about for weeks to come following your wedding, this
reflects extremely well upon the vendor and the facility, If WE look good, THEY
look good!!
#4. Brides planning church wedding ceremonies may need to consult with the
Musical Director of their local churches before selecting musicians. It is
common practice for some churches to REQUIRE you utilize their "in house"
musicians and will not allow you to bring in "outside" vendors. The church often
has an “approved” list of musical selections allowed. Be sure to call first.
Congratulations on your special day! For those seeking recommendations for
additional Chicago vendors, please contact me, anytime ~!! My personal
recommendations are provided as complimentary service for those seeking only the
BEST that Chicago has to offer for YOUR Special, Successful Day!!
Warmest Regards,
Kathie Nicolet
Chicago Pianist For Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies And Receptions Since 1983
www.knicoletpiano.com
Phone: 630 830 2345
Preferred Vendor Chicago Historical Society
Chicago Hyatt/Hilton/Marriotts-Ambassador East Hotels (Pump Room/Chicago) Von
Maur Lead Pianist – St. Charles 2004
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