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Adding dueling pianos entertainment to your wedding events is a way to take your special day to the next level. Therefore we asked The Copper Piano Dueling Pianos to share their expert advice on the topic.
Thanks to Howl At the Moon Orlando, many people know exactly what Dueling Pianos is. Yet many couples still do not realize that dueling pianos is a fantastic, entertaining and musical way of bringing your family and friends together at any event. Whether it’s your engagement party, wedding reception, bridal shower, or bachelorette party, dueling pianos is ENGAGING entertainment.
With dueling pianos, there’s literally 2 piano players who play all your favorites. And take special requests! Now, when we say “they take requests”, we mean, ALL REQUESTS. That’s part of the allure of this entertainment. Your pianists can play literally anything your guests want to hear. For this reason, they are equipped with all the classic sing alongs everyone loves. Starting with the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Along with all of today’s hits. For instance, Michael Bubble’s I’m Feeling Good and Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl. Likewise, Britney Spears’ Hit Me Baby 1 More Time. Indeed, we can go on and on!
What’s fantastic about dueling pianos, is that we can step in before the DJ and the dance floor gets chaotic. In fact, many times, couples have us play during the cocktail hour to warm up the crowd. Similarly, we love stepping in once the reception is winding down, while your late night snacks are being served. If you’ve envisioned that last song of the night. Surrounded by your wedding party, friends and family. All embracing in one circle on the dance floor. Assuredly, that final song can be performed live, with everyone belting out that song favorite!
Another idea we love, is if you have a DJ performing inside your reception, you can have dueling pianos outside where a different crowd is enjoying cocktails, cigars and a beautifully lit fire pit. Undoubtedly we can create a lounge vibe for your guests. Correspondingly getting them warmed up for the epic dance party down the line. Or offer a different vibe entirely in a breakout area. Certainly the options are endless. Further we can work with you, your wedding planner and/or your venue, to produce the perfect dueling piano entertainment.
We love weddings. And we love playing at ALL the other events that lead up to and/or cap off the actual wedding. For instance, we played a Mama Mia themed wedding/bridal shower in Coral Gables. Including all the songs from Mama Mia. Moreover, the songs matched the décor and theme of the bridal shower. Additionally it allowed the bride and her guests to participate by singing along to all the songs they love!
Are you gathering all your out of town wedding guests for one more meal the day after you wedding? Because one other option is to have dueling piano entertainment for the after wedding brunch. As a result, you can have one more lasting memory. Coupled with dueling pianos playing the classics over mimosas, hugs and well wishes.
Dueling Pianos is a musical journey that captivates your guests and pulls them in. Above all it is always a TREAT for everyone.
1.) Can dueling pianos perform at an outdoor venue/ event space?
Yes! As long as there is a rain backup plan, we are good to go. If we are working with a baby grand, we need a covered space.
2.) Do we have to choose dueling pianos?
No, we have single pianists as well. Correspondingly they can simply play a curated list of songs for your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, etc. As much as we thoroughly enjoy Dueling Pianos, The Copper Piano can also provide single pianists for all your wedding and private events and they too can carry an event and entertain the crowd!
3.) Will the piano be provided and set up by The Copper Piano?
Yes! We utilize and play on keyboards and for an additional charge, we can set up baby grand piano shells to imitate a baby grand piano for your event!
4.) If we want dueling pianos for cocktail hour and to play throughout the dinner hour, how does that work?
We simply offer hourly rates and you can add on additional hours to your agreement.
5.) Can we give you a list of songs we do NOT want you to perform, even if they are requested?
Yes! You are in charge. If there are songs you do not want played at your event, and you are concerned someone will request those songs, simply let us know and we will give that info to our pianists.
6.) Are there any other add on features to the dueling pianos entertainment for my wedding day?
Yes, we can include a drummer for more energy and a unique twist on the dueling pianos entertainment experience.
The best part about working with live musicians…you can check us out all week long at a show near you! That goes for many of the musicians in Central Florida and within the events industry in general.
Of course it is also true of The Copper Piano. We have weekly and monthly shows throughout Central Florida. From Daytona /Ormond to Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, Orlando, Winter Haven and more!
Check out our I Said Yes! FL online profile for more info and find our upcoming shows on our Facebook page, as well as listed on our website. We encourage you to come on out and experience dueling pianos, sing along, dance along, clap along, but whatever you do, come prepared with your requests. See you soon!
Live wedding music adds a personal touch to your special day. Consider live entertainment for your wedding ceremony, transitions, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. Providing entertainment for your wedding guests is more than an experience. In short, it’s also a thank you for being part of your best day ever. We consulted with Andrea Rowlison of Music Remembrance for advice on being more creative with powerful live wedding music.
Live entertainment at your wedding ceremony is perhaps the most traditional and popular way to incorporate your personal style. The performers or instruments you choose put your personal stamp on the entire ceremony.
For your walk down the aisle there is nothing more elegant than processing to the music of live instruments. You can choose a classic string quartet performing grand and graceful classical music. Or a string quartet performing your favorite punk rock songs. In fact, the sky is the limit for the kind of music and the variety of ensembles available. Professional ensembles will be able to fill requests for any song or music style. Andrea says in Central Florida, the options are endless. First trombone choir, saxophone with guitar or swing band. Then Irish fiddler, Italian opera vocalist or accordion. Further mandolin and almost anything else you can dream of.
Here are some suggestions to help you choose the perfect option for your live wedding music:
Wedding day transitions are when you move from one part of the event to another. As an example, moving the guests from the ceremony to the cocktail hour. Couple this movement with a parade of live performers and you are sure to have a dramatic flare. Additionally a parade into or out of the ceremony will provide a memorable moment for your wedding guests. Of course there is the New Orleans Style Parade Band. But have you considered these options – marching band, flash mob, dance troupe or even a drum line. Additionally a fanfare of trumpets to announce that dinner is being served.
Imagine your guests sipping cocktails and enjoying appetizers. Add to that a live musician or music ensemble. Now you have created an atmosphere to match your wedding style. Along with any of the aforementioned musical options, there are also strolling violinist, jazz pianist and singers. Further this experience by providing unique live musical entertainment. For instance, Italian musicians to enhance Italian food or wedding theme. Similarly, a French duo to enhance a French wedding theme. Last, but not least, a Dixieland band for Great Gatsby theme.
Entertainment does not have to specifically be musicians. As an example, live artist painting scenes from the cocktail hour or caricature artist. But wait, there is more. For instance, live cocktail tables (women with large table-like skirts with cocktails) and character actors mingling with guests and posing for pictures.
During dinner live entertainment sets the perfect tone. Keep it in the background with soft music by a combination group. So as not to disturb dinner service and conversation. On the flip side, a full dinner show with a big band with singer or a band with a celebrity or celebrity impersonator. In fact, you can have a dinner theater. Or even a mystery dinner show.
Your wedding reception is the time to let loose and have fun with your guests. Choose unique entertainment like a disco band or sock hop band. Speak with your performers in advance to ensure they can play all your favorite dance songs.
Surprise your loved ones with a singing telegram with custom song lyrics. Have it presented to your parents or loved ones during the rehearsal dinner, wedding dinner or reception. Thus providing an unforgettable “thank you”. Indeed there will not be a dry eye in the house. Want to do something extra special for your new spouse? A surprise romantic serenade of a song written for them will be personal and magical.
Be original. Choose a music style that reflects you. Country, classical and jazz to name just a few. Additionally, mix it up by having your live wedding music style played by non-traditional instruments.
Andrea shares this special request story. Music Remembrance was asked to recreate the wedding scene from “Love Actually”. The musicians stood up and joined in one by one performing the song “All You Need Is Love”. It’s been several years since this wedding, but I’m sure their guests remember that unique performance! Similarly she shares this story about dancers. “One of the most breathtaking weddings that I ever performed for had an elegantly dressed dance troupe performing in the church aisles. They danced to a brass quintet performing ‘Simple Gifts’ with beautifully colored scarves that flowed in the lights. At the end of the ceremony the dancers led the bride, groom and wedding party down the aisle down dancing with tall dancing colorful kites to joyful pipe organ music.”
On a smaller scale, a solo dancer is a really memorable and beautiful dancing to special music.
Using live entertainment at weddings is a great way to personalize your wedding day. A dramatic walk down the aisle to a chamber orchestra or a cool jazz atmosphere for your cocktail hour can make your day truly personal and memorable for your guests. Choose the live entertainment that best reflects your personals style as a couple and create an atmosphere that your wedding guests will remember for years to come.
For more wedding planning inspiration and ideas, visit the I Said Yes! Wedding Inspo Blog.
Blog contributor. Andrea Rowlison, Music Coordinator/Owner of Music Remembrance. Provider of professional musicians, bands and music ensembles for weddings, events, musical serenades and singing telegrams in Florida.
Amaze your guests with an artistic entertainment experience like no other on your wedding day. Intrigue them with artistic entertainment and a wedding favor to take home. Accomplish this with a skilled artisan and their pen and paper. For example, classic caricatures. People love to see themselves turned into cartoon. No matter what size wedding, big or small, caricatures are a timeless tradition.
You can even propose with a caricature. First, meet with your artist and discuss the plan. Second, convince your love to sit with you for a drawing. Third, the artist will draw you proposing. Last, when the drawing is turned around, you pop the question. ENGAGED!
Fashion sketches take your artistic entertainment to the next level. These artists translate your wedding guests into beautiful works of art. As a result they look and feel like they are ready for the runway. The Creative Development Team at Artistic Talent Group first developed this exclusive product for Fashion Week at The Mall at Millenia. From the sleek pages of classic Vogue to popular Project Runway television show. Fashion Sketch is an art form that everyone is familiar with. The long, elegant sketches capture the feel of the clothes and the essence of the subject. Your wedding guests are illustrated in an elegant, high-fashion style. In conclusion, your guests will feel like supermodels and take home a wedding favor they won’t soon forget.
This is not your classic caricature. No guests waiting in lines. The only lines here are on the paper. Hit and Run artists draw in stealth mode, out of site of wedding guests. When the figure-sketch art is complete, the artist gives (or hits) the unsuspecting guest with the drawing. Then run off to draw another guest. It’s where the name Hit & Run comes from. Wedding guests are always pleasantly surprised with the wedding favor and rarely realize they were being drawn.
Wedding event painting is an upscale, elegant artistic entertainment option. Your ceremony or reception is captured by your artist, in the moment. The artist interprets the spirit of your event directly on the canvas. After the party is over, you receive an original painting that commemorates your special day. In conclusion, no matter the artistic entertainment option you choose, your guests are sure to remember your wedding for years to come.
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