Reception Entertainment Director

It is a Western custom for a newly married couple to exchange a kiss at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony. Some Christians hold the belief that the kiss symbolizes the exchange of souls between the bride and the groom, fulfilling the scripture that “the two shall become one flesh.” However, some trace the tradition to an ancient Roman tradition, whereby the exchange of a kiss signified the completion of a contract.   Although the kiss is not a formal requirement of the ceremony, most regard the gesture as a joyful start of the marriage. The most traditional way guests entice the new couple to kiss is by clinking their glasses. An ancient Christian tradition explains that the clinking sound scares the devil away and the couple kisses in his absence.    Another tradition is to ring bells placed at the tables by the wedding party. A ring of the bell signals the bride and groom to kiss. Today, most people uphold these traditions as a fun excuse to get ...

We originally met Nicole and Michael at bridal show earlier in the year and they loved the idea of our acoustic Ceremony Violinist .  With an outdoor traditional Ceremony planned at the Riverview in Simsbury , this would be a perfect fit. As you can see from the beautifully elegant Ceremony pictures below taken by Kacey Matson Photography , everything went as planned. Atmosphere Productions provided the Custom Lighting package in purple to match the Bridesmaid's dresses and enhance the ballroom. Nicole and Michael's First Dance: John Legend - All Of Me Bride and Bride's Father Dance: Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This Groom and Groom's Mother Dance: Reba McEntire - I'll Be Cake Cutting Song: Natalie Cole - This Will Be Anniversary Celebration Dance: Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love Highlights: Nicole and Michael's First Dance (pictured above)..... and the rockin' party that followed! Thanks to ...