Big Bridal Weekend

The July 2009 Bridal Extravaganza Show is over! But no rest for Divisi, we have to get started taking care of the 10 new couples that booked us this weekend. Congratulations to Matt, Maggie, Emily, Dannetta, Ellen, Tiffany, Ashley, Camila, Katharine, and Melissa for being one step closer to your Big Day! Everyone that booked with us at the show took part in our "Pick Your Perks" special and not only received a major discount from us, but also a gift card to The Tasting Room and Max's Wine Dive as our way of saying "Thanks!"

The Bridal Extravaganza Show brings in thousands of brides from across the state of Texas (good thing we have branches in Austin and Dallas!) and they have the opportunity to visit with some of the best vendors the wedding industry has to offer. Our company is becoming known for its ability to do a little something special and at this show we unveiled a few pieces that are exclusive to our group: a pair of Michael Jackson hits "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" had people dancing in the aisle, "Viva la Vida" from Coldplay had brides searching out our booth, and "At Last" by Etta James actually left one bride-to-be in tears. Our ability to play Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix was one of the reasons we were chosen to perform at Kelley & John's wedding at Hotel ZaZa. Their rock 'n' roll wedding was featured in the latest issue of Houston Brides!

The tour continues throughout August and September as we visit some of our favorite venues. The open houses following the BES are a great opportunity for brides to get a little more one-on-one time with Divisi Strings musicians. Look for us at: Butler's Courtyard (August 2nd), Houston Brides at Alden Hotel (August 6th), The Tasting Room Uptown Park and River Oaks locations (August 11th and 19th), Courtyard on St. James, Hotel Galvez, and Ashelynn Manor (August 16th), Houston Brides features Priscilla of Boston at Hilton Houston Post Oak (September 13th), and the Patio on Mercer (September 27th).

If you saw us at the show this weekend let us know what you enjoyed and what you might like to see more of in the future!

A weekend full of celebration...

July 4th was celebrated throughout the country and in an especially big way in Houston with the largest fireworks display over land. But the holiday weekend didn't keep us any less busy with Houston musicians travelling south to Galveston and west into Chapell Hill for a beautiful wedding at Texas Ranch Life.

As the guests reached the tree-topped plateau they were met by a string quartet and vocalist providing a mix of musical genres. The musicians performed the Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning "What Are You Doing the Rest of your Life" by Michel Legrand, "The Lord's Prayer", and the contemporary Christian song "How Beautiful" by Twila Paris.

The musicians were instructed to dress for the occasion as the temperature once again reached record highs. Traditionally the men wear full tuxedos but the summer season calls for a looser dress code with temperatures on the rise.

Tony and I personally performed at four venues over the holiday weekend beginning in historic downtown Richmond, Sugar Land's St. Laurence Catholic Church, the Intercontinental Hotel, and Ashton Gardens.

For the services in Sugar Land and at the Intercontinental Hotel we performed as a harp and string trio together. The ensemble has become very popular for Divisi over the last few months performing in over 5 different services this summer. In my opinion this is the best combination of instruments featuring the harp. It has the most music available for brides (over the solo harp, or harp and violin/cello) and really brings out the best qualities of each instrument.

We look forward to continuing the celebrations throughout the month of July and into the fall with all of our clients. If you are just beginning your bridal adventure mark your July calendar and plan to visit with us at the Birdal Extravaganza Show on the 25th and 26th at the George R Brown Convention Center, Booth 1229 and at both entrances throughout the show! Hear our musicians live and take advantage of special offers and discounts only available that weekend!