“When I got sick of people asking if I’d be insulted if they paid me to play their wedding, I decided to become the best wedding singer in the world. I love weddings. I love wedding music. I love playing the Greatest Songs of All Time. I play originals too  - but I won’t play a song of mine unless it can stand up next to The Beatles.”  - Ben Rose

Ben Rose Wedding Band is a great source for live wedding music in Alberta. Ben Rose’s fresh take on classics makes for memorable, unforgettable wedding moments. Check out the videos below for a sample of Ben Rose’s take on Etta James’ “At Last, and the timeless classic, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

This song is perhaps the best First Dance song ever written. Ben and his Wedding Band cover Etta James’ classic ode to love in their own “Burlesque Rock” style. On that theme, the video follows a very demure “Stripping Bride” (Jackie Gately; footage courtesy Prelinger Archives) who does her own special dance here.

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW - performed by The BEN ROSE Wedding Band

When Ben sings this classic song to a bride coming down the aisle, grown men cry. It’s a stunning accompaniment to a beautiful bride in the most important walk of her life. The video here features a variety of brides and grooms to get you inspired, as photographed by the unique and romantic vision of Tara Whittaker (www.tarawhittaker.com).

For more information, visit www.benrose.ca

We’ve all been there, sitting at a beautiful wedding ceremony when the music stops and there is “dead air”. The CD or MP3 recording has stopped and the bridesmaid is not quite down the aisle. Instantly, the romantic atmosphere of the entire ceremony is in jeopardy. Live musicians ensure that this won’t happen to you. Your music will be seamless, uninterrupted and totally unique to you on your dream day. Live musicians can also enhance your cocktail hour by entertaining your guests with some of your favourite tunes.

Think about the ways that you can personalize your wedding with live music. You can choose music unique to your style and have it played in a manner that suits the atmosphere of your wedding day. Musical selections can be tailored in length and tempo for the various components of your wedding. There will be no awkward silences or stunted endings. You can choose the instrument or ensemble that best reflects your personality. A hot trend for weddings this summer will be elegant piano music that will up the romantic ambience of your day.

Wishing you a wedding with unforgettable music and moments,

Laurie & Barb, Occasional Notes, www.occasionalnotes.net