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COORDINATORS... Wedding coordinators can really make a difference when it comes to planning your wedding day. Keeping things run smoothly is their specialty. It's like having a conductor for the orchestra. I have a few coordinators that I work with consistently and I highly recommend any of them. They can do everything from simply helping you find a location... to handling every last detail from beginning to end.
Elegant Events
I also have many other associates who provide services pertaining to weddings. /
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Solo instrumental guitar is perfect for wedding reception dinners and cocktail parties. Quite often I will play while guests are having a drink, being seated for dinner and then during dinner. Many times a DJ is hired to start at the end of the dining, to continue with dance music. You can hear samples of most of my music on my webpage. 
PRICES...
Prices can vary slightly depending on the situation, but
as a rule my prices are as follows...
Payment is due on the day of the wedding. Some of the
wedding coordinators will include my fee in with their package.
E-mail
me for more information or call me at home (904) 797-7796... daytime only
please.
Through the years I've had the pleasure of working with numerous photographers, videographers, and wedding planners at many lovely locations. I've listed these contacts along with some Bed & Breakfast and Inns that have wonderful wedding packages. I have worked with everyone mentioned here... all top notch. Photographers
St. Augustine Photography,
Videographers Insight Video / webpage Musicians Jim Sloan, bagpipe performances for all types of occasions and events. Great for processionals and recessionals. / webpage Bed & Breakfast, Inns
Island Cottage Villas
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Coordinators, Planners
Elegant Events
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Catering
Culinary Outfitters
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Richard Kuncicky
has been playing in the Saint Augustine area for the last 20
years. You can find him performing at the
Cafe Alcazar
(located behind the Lightner
Museum, downtown St. Augustine) most every Wednesday thru Saturday from noon
until 2:30 pm, and at many other public and private functions throughout the
region. He also has several recordings available.
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Saint Augustine, Florida has always been a very popular spot for weddings. With it's numerous picturesque gardens and courtyards, romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, five-star restaurants and quaint inns, it's no wonder that it's such an ideal spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions. "For several years now, I have been providing the musical ambiance for many of these memorable events. Whether a large extravagant wedding or a simple affair, indoors or outdoors, the guitar can be a wonderful addition to your ceremony and reception. I have battery powered equipment so I can be heard at the beach or in the country just as easily as an indoor setting. Give me a call or e-mail me and let me know how I can be of service to you on your wedding day."
WEDDING MUSIC... Most of the weddings I play follow a basic format, although any of it can be altered or customized to your liking... anything goes, it's your wedding.
In general, weddings are divided into five
sections:
prelude, processional,
ceremony, recessional,
and
postlude.
I have a number of songs that have
proven to work well for each of these sections. To personalize your wedding,
you can choose the selections of music to be performed during each of these
portions. If you have no preference then I will be happy to choose for you.
Here are some suggestions for musical selections.
Keep in mind that any of the pieces of music can be used in
any section of the wedding... these are only suggestions. There is also a
master song list
on my homepage for additional ideas. Audio samples are 30 to 60
second mono
mp3
files. They are low band width, so the
quality is not the best, but they should load fast.
This is the music that is heard 20 to 30 minutes prior to your ceremony as the guests are arriving and being seated. I've found that a variety of light classical and New Age music works the best. Sometimes a jazz standard or love song is a nice touch. As the ceremony nears I usually play more classical. The last piece in the prelude is usually a special selection for the seating of the mothers, grandparents, and other special people... a more serious classical or religious piece works well here.
Processional Once everyone has been seated then the processional music begins. There are usually 2 pieces of music chosen... one for the bridal party (bridesmaids, flower girls, etc.) and one for the bride. The bride's processional music is typically more spirited than the bridal party's processional music. Pay special attention to how long the bridal processional will be. I've had some couples pick out several minutes of music only to have the bride race down the isle in 20 seconds. A short piece of music can be repeated, but a long piece of music can sometimes be awkward to end abruptly. This entrance is one of the most important moments of the day.
Ceremony
Sometimes music is used during the ceremony, perhaps during
the Unity Candle or as a meditation. If you have someone who wants to sing a
song, I can probably back them up on guitar. A special love song can work well
here,
or no music at all.
Dreamgift
is a nice song for a unity candle.
This music is played as you and your new spouse exit arm in arm. The music should be majestic and joyous with a quick tempo. I often play several pieces of music, one after the other.
Postlude This music is performed as your guests are leaving, or perhaps there is a receiving line or photographs yet to be taken. I usually play a variety of music for about twenty minutes or until people start to filter out towards the reception or the bride and groom leave the scene. Any of the songs from the previous sections or the master song list can be used. 
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