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114 stories in the archive
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How Much Money Should Wedding Ceremony Musicians Charge?
When I started playing the piano for weddings,, not only did I have no idea how to figure out what…
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Elopement at the Historic Dekalb Courthouse
If you’ve ever wondered if your wedding music has to be “a certain way”…
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Georgia Aquarium Wedding
One of my favorite things about being a wedding pianist is that I get to go to so many beautiful…
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Out of My League is available today for only 99 cents
Out of My League, the second book in the Madison Musician Series, is out today! You can get it now…
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Cover Reveal Giveaway for Out of My League
It’s time for a book cover reveal, and that means a giveaway! My awesome daughter Rebecca has donated two…
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Book Excerpt — Plus I’m Looking for ARC Readers!
Some book news: Only Twenty-Five is currently available on Amazon and is FREE for Kindle Unlimited members. The next book…
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Emerging Author Night at FoxTale Book Shoppe this Friday, June 2
A couple months ago I officially felt like an author when I was invited to speak and be part of…
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Book Launch Giveaway for Only Twenty-Five!
Today’s the day…
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Cover Reveal and Giveaway for Only Twenty-Five
I’m so excited about the release of my next book, Only Twenty-Five, that I’m running a giveaway to go along…
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Playing the Piano for a 70th Anniversary Party
Yes, you read that right — I played the piano for a 70th anniversary party! Can you believe it? The piano…
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The Best Way to Book Wedding Gigs
Playing the piano for weddings and special events is, quite frankly, a pretty sweet gig. Honestly, when I show up…
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Time to Vote on a New Book Cover Design!
One thing I’ve learned about being an author is we need to constantly keep creating. As much as we’d love…
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Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at The Wimbish House
It’s official — The Wimbish House on Peachtree Street is the Atlanta wedding venue I’ve been to more than any…
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My Three-Event Weekend!
I think this is a first — I had three different events this weekend! From Buckhead to Roswell to Norcross,…
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My Book Launch is Today!
Today is the book launch for Confessions of a Wedding Musician Mom, now available on Amazon. Here are some questions I’ve…
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Bride Dragging Groom Wedding Cake Toppers
I had no idea how popular the idea of a “bride dragging the groom” was until I wrote this…
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Designing a book cover was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Of course, I didn’t even do…
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Motorcycle Wedding Cake Toppers
Okay, there must be a bunch of you biker couples out there getting married. I just discovered that over 120…
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Fishing Wedding Cake Toppers
There must be a lot of you bride and grooms out there who love to fish! I found so many…
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Hurray — it’s Swim Team Season, So I Get to Read!
It’s late May, which means swim team practice for the kids started about a week and a half ago. In…
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Working on the Dreaded Book Cover Blurb — What Do You Think of It?
This afternoon I finally forced myself to do one of my most dreaded tasks as a writer: Writing the book…
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Wedding Ceremony at Inman Park United Methodist Church
A couple weeks ago I played for Stacy and Ken’s wedding ceremony at Inman Park United Methodist Church, which is…
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Football Wedding Cake Toppers
A football wedding cake topper is a fun way for a sports-loving couple to personalize their wedding. You can combine…
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Accompanying a Chorus and Thinking of The Simpsons
Earlier this week I accompanied the spring choral concert for East Cobb Middle School, which is across the street from…
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How My Kids Helped Me Write My Novel
Last weekend my daughters and I were outside staining the chairs on our front porch together. Well, one daughter was…
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Firefighter wedding cake toppers
If you’re marrying a firefighter — or if you are a firefighter — you might want to consider these cute…
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Funny Misunderstood Song Lyrics
Years ago, my husband, was surprised to discover that the actual title to Tom Petty’s song was Running Down a Dream…
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Help Me Choose the Cover for My Novel!
This has been a really exciting week for me. My designer is working on the cover of my novel Confessions of…
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Pretty Cool Fact about “Little Red Corvette” by Prince
I had a wedding at The Wimbish House today, and I thought it would be nice to play some Prince…
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Memories of My First Wedding
Ah, those special memories of my first wedding…
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I feel a little guilty writing a tribute of sorts about Prince, because I definitely never considered myself a fan…
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Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Chattahoochee Country Club
Rachel, who got married to Alex outdoors at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, Georgia, is one hip bride. When…
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Flip Flop Favors for Beach Weddings
These four flip flop wedding favors would be perfect not only for weddings, but also bridal showers, anniversary parties, luncheons,…
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Video — WIPA Meeting at The Foundry at Puritan Mill
A big thanks to Jonathan and Kaye Photography, who created this lovely video of the WIPA meeting I played for…
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WIPA Atlanta Meeting at The Foundry at Puritan Mill
I had the pleasure of playing for the Atlanta chapter of Wedding Industry Professional Association this week. It was at…
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My Podcast Interview on Wedding Giveaway Contests
Well, this is an exciting first for me! A couple weeks ago, Heidi Thompson interviewed me for her Evolve Your…
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“So Far Away” by Carole King
During the year I spent playing the piano at Von Maur department store, I always played at least two (usually…
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Video — Risa and Jared’s Atlanta Jewish Wedding
While I’m not Jewish myself, I’ve played for several Jewish wedding ceremonies and am beginning to be fairly familiar with…
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Video — Beautiful Atlanta Wedding Music
Here’s a lovely video I made with the help of my friends at Pixel This Photography, Design House Weddings, and…
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Christmas Party Season!
December is always a busy month for musicians. Whether it’s studio recitals, chorus concerts, or Christmas parties, I can always…
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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy at a Wedding
Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” from the 9th Symphony is a really versatile piece for a wedding ceremony. The tune was used…
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Aerosmith at a Wedding Ceremony? Sure!
I was delighted to play for my first wedding at Ivy Hall in Roswell last weekend. I’ll write…
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Outdoor Spring Wedding at Flint Hill
People often wonder if they can still enjoy the elegance and versatility of piano music at an outdoor wedding. The…
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The Temple Atlanta Wedding with Jewish Chair Dance Song
I was delighted when Melissa from Pretty Swell Parties asked me if I could play for Risa and Jared’s wedding at…
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Wedding Cocktail Hour Music — Hunter and Kyle
It’s a funny thing about playing only for the cocktail hour of a wedding. Since I’m not at the ceremony,…
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Beach wedding favors of flip-flops, starfish, or nautical symbols are perfect for a coastal town or destination wedding. Whether you’re…
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If you’re a fun-loving couple with a sense of humor, you might want to consider having a funny topper for…
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Wedding Favor Seed Packets
I didn’t even know that seed packets were a popular wedding favor until I was doing some research to find…
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Wedding Guest Book Sets
A couple weeks ago I wrote about why you might want a wedding guest book tree instead of a regular…
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Wedding Photo Albums 4×6
Weddings mean photos — and usually LOTS of them! A 4×6 wedding photo album (or two) is a quick and…
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Wedding Guest Book Trees
Wedding guest book trees are a playful, creative variation of the traditional guest book. When I was planning my own…
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Personalized Bridal Shower Favor Tags
What if you like the idea of a personalized tag for your bridal shower favors, but you don’t have the…
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The Best Cupcake Stands for Weddings
If you’re one of many people who opting to serving cupcakes at your wedding instead of (or in addition to)…
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Bridesmaid Dresses with Pockets
A bridesmaid dress with pockets — what a great new trend! The last thing anyone in the bridal party needs…
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Bottle Opener Wedding Favors
Bottle Openers make a great wedding favor — they’re practical, last for years, and come in lots of different designs that…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: Mobile Mike DJ Services
I’m here today with Mike Jones from Mobile Mike DJ Service. Mike performs DJ services not only for weddings, but…
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Cherry Blossom Wedding Favor Review
As you already know, I really like practical favors, and you can’t get much more practical than soap, as all…
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Beau Coup Review — Starfish Bookmark Favor
A review of Beau Coup’s starfish bookmark favors for weddings and other occasions. I choose these starfish bookmark favors to…
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What Wedding Photographers Wish Couples Knew
I attended Anya Bridal’s Night of Fashion a few weeks ago and got to chat a little with one of…
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Books for Brides: Miss Manners on Painfully Proper Weddings
Does today’s Books for Brides title, Miss Manners’ Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding, sound like a total yawn-fest to you? then…
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Book Review: Creative Wedding Showers
When I was a kid, I had a book (I might even still have it somewhere) called The Pooh Party…
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Books for Brides: The Wedding of Cathy and Irving
When I was in my twenties, “Cathy” was a trusted friend. I would buy the newest Cathy Collection book…
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Books for Brides: Rustic Chic Wedding
I might get hunted down and shot down for saying this, but personally, I’m a little “over” the…
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Book Review: The DIY Bride Crafty Countdown
[This page contains affiliate links.] There are two types of people when it comes to DIY weddings. One is the…
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Books for Brides: Crafty Ideas for the Bride on a Budget
For all you DIY Brides out there — or someone who knows a DIY bride — today “Books for Brides”…
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My Favorite Atlanta Wedding Vendors
Playing for weddings is so much more enjoyable when the people on your team know each other and work well…
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What’s the difference between the Bridal March and the Wedding March?
So what’s the difference between the Bridal March and the Wedding March? Are they just different names for the same…
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Book Review: Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
[This page contains affiliate links.] Today’s review is for a silly, light book that has nothing to do with wedding planning, exactly,…
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Jackie Raez at Smooth Tie the Knots
I’m here today with Jackie Raez of Smooth Tie the Knots. PianoJenny: Jackie, how did you get started as a…
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My Interview With Pixel This Photography
I’m here today with Glen and Rebecca Wilson of Pixel This Photography in Atlanta. JMB: Hey guys! Please tell us…
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Organza, Burlap, and Personalized Wedding Favor Bags
Have you finally selected the perfect wedding favors, and now all you need is an attractive bag to put…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: MelAnne’s Creations
I’m here today with Melissa Farr of MelAnne’s Creations. PianoJenny: Melissa, how did you get started in this business?…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: Livingston Productions
I’m here today with photographer and videographer Mike Livingston of Livingston Productions. PianoJenny: Hey Mike! Tell us a little about…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: Georgia Dove
I’m here today with Tom Reed of Georgia Dove. JMB: Tom, I used to be a schoolteacher, and I never…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: Four Little Bubbles
[This page contains affiliate links.] I’m here today with Tami Copeland of Four Little Bubbles. PianoJenny: Tami, I know that…
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Atlanta Wedding Vendor: Eileen Carter Creations
I’m here today with Eileen of Eileen Carter Creations, who makes cakes for weddings and other special occasions in Atlanta. JMB:…
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My Interview With DJTod
I’m here today with award-winning DJ Todd Peavy. JMB: Tod, what makes you unique as a wedding DJ?…
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Daniel Stancil Photography Interview
I’m here today with Daniel of Daniel Stancil Photography in Atlanta. JMB: So Daniel, how long have you been in the…
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My Interview with Natalie at Cake Envy
I met up with Natalie Bryn of Cake Envy to learn more about her and the fine art of cake baking…
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Wedding Favor Boxes
These 18 gold, vintage, and heart-shaped wedding favor boxes are a beautiful way to package small favors and stay…
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Vendor Spotlight: DJ Tod Peavy
The first time I met DJ Tod Peavy was when I was driving to a wedding venue I had…
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Jewish Wedding at Georgian Terrace (with video!)
Becca and Josh had a Jewish wedding ceremony at The Georgian Terrace, which you already know is one of my…
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Bridal Shower Invitations
Planning a bridal shower and need to order invitations? Check out these bridal shower invitations that I arranged in…
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My Most Popular Atlanta Wedding Posts of 2014!
When I was a kid, I always loved “Best of the Year” countdowns — best songs, best movies, best books,…
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Christmas Luncheon and Singalong
I had a fantastic time playing at a Christmas Luncheon for the GM Retirees at the Atlanta Athletic Club last…
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My Favorite Lesser-Known Christmas Songs
It’s December, which means it’s Holiday Party time! 🙂 This is me last week, playing for a Remax Office Party…
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My Grueling Research on Disney Honeymoon Tips
To the untrained eye, it looks like I just went on a vacation to Disney World with my family. Ah,…
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Winter wedding ideas
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, so that means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! Here are some Winter Holiday…
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Stonehurst Place Bed and Breakfast Art Show
It’s not often that I get “mid-day” gigs, but this week I got to travel to Stonehurst Place Bed and…
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Cool Ideas for a Kid Friendly Wedding
As a parent of three kids myself, I know how wonderful it is for young children to actually have something…
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Wedding Venues That Make Great Engagement Photo Spots in Atlanta
Boy, how times have changed. When I got engaged, our “engagement photo shoot” consisted of the two of us showing…
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Cupcakes — An Alternative to Wedding Cake
Atlanta Wedding Cupcakes Photo from Gigi’s Cupcakes According to The Wedding Specialists.net, “Cupcakes can be a beautiful and delicious alternative…
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An Atlanta Halloween Wedding that isn’t, uh … well, you know
It’s no secret that I have personal bias toward fall weddings. (hyperlink). So it makes total sense that I wanted…
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Lauren and David’s Coldplay/Muse Wedding at Chateau Elan
There were two firsts for me at Lauren and David’s September 20 wedding: 1) It was the first time I…
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Offbeat Atlanta Wedding Entertainment (Part Two of Bridal Bazaar at Paris on Ponce)
If you haven’t already checked out my first post about the Bridal Bazaar at Paris on Ponce, go ahead and…
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Paris on Ponce Wedding Entertainment
Earlier this month I had a very offbeat and alternative kind of evening attending the Bridal Bazaar at Paris on…
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My 6 Favorite Atlanta Wedding Venues
I’ve said it before, but one of the most awesome things about being a wedding pianist is that I get…
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Wimbish House Wedding — Geoff and Emily
As you already know, I’ve played for several weddings at Wimbish House on Peachtree Street before. Well, in June I…
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Sally and Nathan’s Outdoor Fall Wedding
About a month ago I was totally procrastinating by typing my name into a search engine. I know, right? Well,…
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I was pleased to be a part of Destination: Georgian Terrace this past weekend at The Georgian Terrace Hotel on…
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Thinking About an iPod Wedding? Think again!
I’ll just say it: I think an “iPod Wedding” is tacky. Hey, I’m all about saving money. I enjoy estate…
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Chances are, this is your first time hiring a wedding musician. Or maybe you’re not planning a wedding, but…
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Robert and Aria’s Rehearsal Dinner at Rhodes Hall
When I was in fifth grade and my parents bought me a piano, none of dreamed that someday I would…
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Lavin and Chris — Wimbish House Wedding
Wimbish House on Peachtree Street in midtown is a venue I’ve played at multiple times. I was there once…
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Lindsay and Gordon — Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
I was so excited when Lindsay and Gordon hired me to play for their ceremony at Callanwolde. I was practically drooling…
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Piedmont Estates Atlanta Wedding
Piedmont Estate and Gardens (also known as “The Estate”) is a relatively new venue on my radar. The first time…
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Do Wedding Musicians Attend the Wedding Rehearsal?
Sometimes couples are unsure of whether or not their ceremony musicians should attend the wedding rehearsal. Or, if they’re…
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It’s time for the second post in my Ask the Atlanta Wedding Pianist series! Ah, the sticky question of…
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What Do We Do if We Don’t Have a Piano?
Welcome to the third question in the Ask the Atlanta Wedding Pianist series! What if you’re totally in love…
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This is the fifth question in the Ask the Atlanta Wedding Pianist series. There are generally two types of…
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This is the first of five questions in my Ask the Atlanta Wedding Pianist series! You know that…
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Flint Hill Wedding in Historic Norcross
One of the really neat about being a wedding musician (of which there are many) is that I get to…
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Kaley and Alex’s Lake Lanier Wedding
Sweaters and jeans…
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It’s not often that a wedding pianist gets to feel like a bit of a double-agent who gets to be…
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