Susan and Li Wang
Susan and Li were such a fun couple to work with. They were great at making their wedding intimate, fun, elegant, and full of personality. They got married at the Morris Arboretum, in Philadelphia, PA (near Chestnut Hill), an absolutely beautiful space maintained by the University of Pennsylvania, which is exclusively catered by Bruno's Restaurant.
The entire wedding was full of whimsical and personal touches, from the butterfly cupcakes at the reception, to the mini-cheeseburgers and fries during cocktails, to the small and intimate circle of chairs in which Susan and Li stood in the middle to say their vows during the ceremony. And how could I not mention- their main entrée? Philadelphia Cheesesteaks. Represent!
From a musical perspective, they were the perfect example of how Cara Mia can compliment some of the previously existing musical elements for your wedding. Susan and Li had already bravely opted to play their own i-pod through a PA system for their reception music- a choice that I think turned out well for everyone, although I don't recommend it! They also asked their dear friend to play a guitar solo and sing "Do You Remember" by Jack Johnson during their ceremony, which was beautiful. Cara Mia provided a solo violinist to fill in the gaps- prelude music as their guests arrived, the processional for the beautiful bride and her bridal party, and the recessional music.
Here are the special requests that they selected:
Processional:
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, by J. S. Bach
Ceremony music:
Do You remember, by Jack Johnson
(performed on guitar and vocals by a family friend)
Recessional:Wedding March, by Mendelssohn, followed by
Concerto for violin, by F. Seitz
The most memorable thing I took from that day was the beautiful love Susan and Li had for each other, and how well they used the details in their wedding to display not only their love, but their individual personalities.
Best of luck to you both, Susan and Li!
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