Out in the wide open expanses of Harvard, Illinois we had a gorgeous day to witness Jason & Katie (Farrell) Grizely exchange wedding vows and followed it up with a rip roaring reception under a tent at the Harvard Moose Lodge (www.harvardmainline.com/content/harvard-moose-lodge-providing-camaraderie-90-years). Referrals are great to get and it is always gratifying to be remembered 8 years after we did the brides sister, the maid of honor, & brother in law’s reception, Lindsay & Raul Gallo (see photo & video) wedding back in 2004. Katie choose two Alison Krauss Tunes for her processional; “I Will” for the brides maids & “When You Say Nothing at All” for her & her dad. How about “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles. Cocktails was a mix of Michael Bubble, Harry Coninck Jr. & Jimmy Buffett. For the 1st time we played the fun song; “Just Like Romeo & Juliet” by the Reflections for Cake Cutting. Their 1st Dance was “When I Look into Your Eyes” by Firehouse. Great sets of county, rock, current top 40, and oldies. It was one of those events where you just kicked back, relaxed, sat at the picnic table, enjoyed refreshments and barbecue and danced the night away. Great to see the parents of the bride, Richard & Cindy Farrell 8 years later.
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