The most musical wedding… ever.
Well, first… my apologizes for being the worst blogger ever. I’m into week three of the new job, and I haven’t found my writing groove yet. I’ll bounce back. I promise.
In other news! I attended the most fabulously musical wedding this weekend. And before you even read the rest of the post, go listen to this beautiful song called ‘Asi Es’ written by the gorgeous bride Jenny Post (now Jenny Bottoni). (Victoria (Post) Birch-mezzo soprano, Chelsea Rose Massey-soprano, Jennifer Post-piano)
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Friday night, I went on a little family road trip down to PA to see my cousin Jenny get married. I knew forever that Jenny (and her twin sister) were incredibly musical people; however, I was utterly impressed at how personalized the ceremony was with their own music.
Three of Jenny’s original pieces were performed during the wedding. She walked down the aisle to one of her father’s favorites songs by her, played by a beautiful string quartet. Both Jenny and her Dad cried. It was an incredibly emotional moment.
Jenny’s sister Tori and Natalie Gelman sang a piece by Jenny called ‘Asi es’ (the song I uploaded above) in incredible two part harmony. I was floored. Total Chills.
To top it off, at the reception there was a 9-piece band with a FULL HORN SECTION. Toward the end of the party, Jenny and Tori performed an original song with the band during a sweet mother-son dance for Jenny’s new husband and his Mom.
Each guest walked away with a CD of music written by both Jenny and her husband, titled “Celebrating the Unity of Jennifer Post and Sam Bottoni through Music.” Now if that’s not romantic… I don’t know what is.
Long story short, I was taking notes. It was a fantastic weekend. I love my family.
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UPDATED: Links above! (and here for your convenience.) <3
http://www.nataliegelman.com
Posted: June 16th, 2008 under Musical Moments.
Comments: 8
Comments
Comment from Alessandra
Time: June 19, 2008, 11:20 am
Great idea for a post! ;) Sounds wonderful!
Comment from Rebecca Corliss
Time: June 19, 2008, 11:23 am
Hahaha. That’s cause you were my muse, silly girl. <3
Comment from Jenny Bottoni
Time: July 6, 2008, 9:09 am
Hey Rebecca! I was just googling my new husband’s name to see if his new website would come up as a search result, and I just happened to come across your blog!! What lovely things to say about our special day! You are quite the writer, my friend. Thank you so much for your kind words and your encouragement. We’re glad you enjoyed yourself!!!!
Much, much love,
Jenny
Comment from Rebecca Corliss
Time: July 6, 2008, 9:44 am
I’m so glad you found my blog!– I had an amazing time. Your day was indeed very special, and I think you two are going to be incredibly happy together!
Love,
Rebecca
Comment from Bob Post
Time: July 6, 2008, 11:19 pm
Credit where credit is due — at the wedding, Asi Es was performed by Tori (natch!) and Natalie Gelman, a schoolmate of Jenny’s and a wonderful singer-songwriter in her own right. You can catch Natalie at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village NYC on Tuesday 7/8 at 7:30, or in New Hope PA two nights later, or at Bally’s in Vegas in August: http://www.nataliegelman.com/
Great to see you, Rebecca. We need to have a multi-day fambly thing sometime! With guitars and mics and keyboards and lots of mixers and amps!
;-)
Bob
Comment from Rebecca Corliss
Time: July 7, 2008, 4:55 am
Awesome! Thanks so much, Uncle Bob! Very cool site. I’m quite impressed. :)
Comment from Dick
Time: July 7, 2008, 7:20 am
Hey, Jenny! If you are going to tease us with Sam’s new site, you should at least give the URL. Here’s one:
Comment from Rebecca Corliss
Time: July 7, 2008, 7:58 am
Hey everyone: I updated the post with all the links you gave me. Thanks so much!
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