Christi, Author at John Parker Bands

St. Clair Country Club Wedding~ Jenna and Jason

One look at this couple, Jenna and Jason, and there’s no doubt these two are a perfect match. They share infectious smiles and joyful faces as they unite as husband and wife. Their intimate first dance captures the hearts of all their friends and family. Every photo, taken by the talented Alison Mish, emits happiness and love. We love everything about this wedding, down to Jenna’s vintage inspired wedding dress, with intricate lace detailing, her flowers, cake, candy buffet, and taste in music!

Jenna and Jason’s ceremony and reception took place at the St. Clair Country Club. The bride and groom were blessed with beautiful weather the day of their wedding and they were able to have their ceremony outside under a large tent. Gorgeous chandeliers dangled from above and sunlight poured in, providing the perfect amount of natural light. A string quartet played while the couple exchanged vows.

The ballroom inside the St. Clair Country Club was adorned with beautiful floral arrangements and votive candles. There was also a timeless white pearl studded cake, tall candles on pillars, and a fun blue candy buffet. The bouquets carried by the bride and bridesmaids matched seamlessly with large blooming pink peonies, white roses, and hydrangeas. Every last detail tied in with the bride’s color scheme of gray, white, and pink. The decor is simple, yet sophisticated and so classy.

We also dig the mix of high and low centerpieces the bride and groom chose for their reception. Hens and Chicks, their florist, did an amazing job with the table arrangements. Their tables were draped in soft white cloths with flowers arranged in clear glass vases. Votive candles added to the ambiance of the space, their dim light romantically flickering across the ballroom. We also love how Jenna and Jason chose gray candle pillars to draw the eye up high and to tie in with the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

The cake, provided by the St. Clair Country Club, featured a vintage bride and groom topper. We love the simple white cream piping and decorative white pearls. So charming and classy! And, of course, we also love the quaint, silver cake stand, and cake servers to tie it all in.

The bride and groom requested the band, City Heat, to play “Just the Way You Are” for their first dance. With their friends and family surrounding them, Jenna and Jason held each other close and swayed to the music, so happy and so in love.

Jenna and Jason sure know how to have a good time. Take a look at those fun, specialty drinks! And those perfect manicures, ladies! We adore the sweet candy bar- guests had their pick from chocolate to pretzels to sticky, chewy taffy. See the rock candy resting on those silver platters? What a nice touch! The shades of blue and silver provide just the right pop of color amid the calm color scheme.

Friends and family had a great time dancing the night away to the City Heat Band. The band performed a mix of new and old hits, such as “Uptown Funk”, “Shut Up and Dance”, and “Summer of 69”. The couple asked the band to start playing as soon as the dinner buffet opened and guests flocked from their tables to eat, mingle, and dance.

We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a peek at Jenna and Jason’s fabulous wedding at the St. Clair Country Club. We’d like to thank Alison Mish Photography for allowing us to use their photos, please take a look at her website for more examples of her talent. The City Heat Band had a blast playing at their wedding and if you are looking for an amazing band to perform at your event, don’t hesitate to contact them!

~Reception Soundtrack:~

First Dance: Just The Way You Are, Billy Joel

Bride/Father Dance: Sunrise, Sunset, Perry Como

Groom/Mother Dance: I Hope You Dance, Lee Ann Womack

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Clair Country Club

Reception Venue: St. Clair Country Club

Photographer: Alison Mish Photography

Florist: Hens and Chicks

Entertainment: City Heat Band

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Blair County Convention Center Altoona PA Wedding~ Meghan & Brad

Meghan and Brad had a traditional wedding with all the trimmings. The gorgeous couple enlisted a fantastic top live Pittsburgh band to play at their wedding which featured beautiful flowers, tons of candles, and family and friends. The photos speak for themselves- there is so much joy in this wedding, from the smiling faces of the bride and groom to the emotional parent dances, happiness emits from every photo.

The bride and groom held their ceremony at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. With tall ceilings, stained glass windows, and white and yellow flowers, their nuptials were exchanged in a stunning space.

Meghan was a gorgeous bride. Her strapless gown fit her like a glove. Her hair was swept up away from her face to show off her long pearl earrings and pretty smile.

We loved the beaded bodice of Meghan’s dress. White buttons trailed down the back and soft ruffles cascaded to the ground. Her bridal court wore burnt orange dresses- what a gorgeous color to chose! We also loved their gold statement necklaces. The junior bridesmaids wore a different style of dress than the rest, and the flower girls wore matching white dresses and orange sashes. Their bouquets were a work of art with every flower in bloom. The florist, Florals On The Corner, did an amazing job.

How happy does the groom look? A great big smile, center stage! The groom stood out from his court by wearing a white vest and crisp white shirt. He also wore a white bow tie instead of black like the rest of his groomsmen. What a dashing group!

The bride and groom celebrated their nuptials at the Blair County Convention Center. The venue space was so pretty and romantic. Tables were draped in white table cloths and had pink napkins with high centerpieces. The floral arrangements rested atop of clear glass vases and gold candelabras. The premier wedding band, City Heat, was all set up and ready for the bride and groom to make their entrance to great music which continued in a non stop party all night long.

Our favorite spot in the space was the bridal court table. We love this photo taken by their photographer, Courtney Katherine Photography. There were tons of creamy candles and small clusters of flowers. Glasses gleamed with champagne and at the very end of the table, the cake awaited.

The buttercream cake rested on a sunburst platter. One layer featured a letter “K”, in celebration of their new last name. Baker Lisa Becker, their cake baker, did a fabulous job! the City Heat Band introduced the bridal court as they entered the ballroom, playing the song “Busta-Move.” What a fun way to start the party- a high energy funky song! The bride and groom chose other great songs for the band to play throughout the night.

Musical Highlights

Bridal Party Entrance: Busta-Move, Young MC

First Dance: Making Memories of Us, Keith Urban

Bride/Father Dance: My Little Girl, Tim McGraw

Groom/Mother Dance: It’s Your Song, Garth Brooks

Last Dance: Wagon Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show

Guests rose to their feet as the bride and groom shared their first dance as husband and wife. The couple looked so happy looking into each other’s eyes as City Heat performed the song “Making Memories of Us”.

We love a good cake smashing photo! The bride fed the groom his piece of cake as the band played a classic romantic song. It must have tasted as good as it looked! Soon it was time for the bride to dance with her father. Then the groom danced with his mother and halfway through the song, the band called up his grandmother to end the show. The band played long into the night, with a mix of classic music and new songs that got everyone on their feet! It was a fantastic way to celebrate the bride and groom!

“City Heat was absolutely tremendous and had everyone dancing the entire time. We hope to have your band again in the future, you are first class company!” -Groom

Thank you for taking a glimpse into Meghan and Brad’s wedding celebration! City Heat band was thrilled to be a part of their special day. We are so grateful to Courtney Katherine Photography for their photos, please take a moment to check out her website, as well as all the other wonderful vendors. If you are looking for a spectacular, top notch wedding band, look no further than City Heat! We would love to chat about your upcoming Pittsburgh event, contact us today.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Reception: Blair County Convention Center

Photographer: Courtney Katherine Photography

Florist: Florals On The Corner

Cake: Lisa Becker

Entertainment: City Heat

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The Commons at Franklin Wedding~ Anna and Mark

Anna and Mark make a very sweet couple. They were married soon after graduating college in the same church that they met, surrounded by family and friends. Their wedding was simple and timeless, with baby’s breath centerpieces, a rustic venue space, and a fantastic live Pittsburgh jazz wedding band. The Catro band performed at their reception all night long with fun tunes and easy listening music.

The bride and groom were blessed with plenty of sunshine and clear skies for their special day. The pair exchanged rings and said their “I do’s” at the First United Methodist Church. Small blue flowers lined the aisle and blue and white ribbons were tied to the pews. Friends and family beamed as the bride made her walk down the aisle, on the arm of her father. She looked so happy, staring at the groom waiting for her at the altar.

After the ceremony, the bride and groom and the bridal court posed outside for photos. Their photographer, Irene Smith, did a spectacular job capturing this delightful group of men. They wore light gray vests with gold leaf boutonnieres, blue ties, and crisp white shirts.

The bridesmaids wore short blue dresses and carried bouquets of white and yellow flowers. While every dress was the same color and short in length, each bridesmaid wore a different style. Their hair was swept up and adorned with a yellow flower.

We love this photo of the bride. She is a vision of class and elegance in her strapless sweetheart gown. The bodice was beaded with a delicate pattern and her full tulle skirt floated about her as she moved. She wore a beautiful necklace with a single pearl drop and pearl studded earrings.

The bride purchased all her flowers from Shop N’ Save and arranged them in sweet bouquets of hydrangeas and yellow and white flowers for her bridesmaids.

This impressive photo taken by Irene Smith really shows off the reception space. The bride and groom chose The Commons at Franklin to hold their celebration. We love the ornate gold ceiling, white fireplace, hardwood floors, and country wallpaper. The Catro band was all set to play some of the couple’s favorite tunes and get the party started with some lively swing music.

~Reception Soundtrack:~

Bride and Groom First Dance: She Blinded Me With Science– Thomas Dolby

Bride and Father Dance: What A Wonderful World– Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Groom and Mother Dance: Simple Man– Lynyrd Skynyrd

The couple shared their first dance as husband and wife as the band played “She Blinded Me With Silence”. It sure looks like they enjoyed themselves!

The talented bride made the two tier white wedding cake. She decorated the cake with blue piping and sprigs of greenery. We love the small horse on the porcelain cake stand and sparkly blue cloth laid underneath. Blue, white, and yellow complimented the reception space perfectly.

We can not get over the sweet flower girl! She wore a blue and white dress with yellow roses. Even she enjoyed the music, twirling to the melodies of Catro band! The bride and groom were thrilled with their performance, as the couple enjoys jazz, swing, and classic rock- all specialty genre’s of the band.

The couple shared dances with their parents before the party really began. The night was a huge success, all of their wedding guests had a blast!

“The band treated us like we were the only people on the planet. Everyone enjoyed the band, every age! The band was great to listen to as well as dance. Makes me want to throw another party!” -Mother of the Bride

We truly enjoyed sharing a glimpse of Anna and Mark’s wedding day. If you have a moment, take a look at the heartwarming slideshow their photographer put together with more photos of their day. The song that plays in the video is beautiful too! What a sweet memento. If you’re looking for an easy listening live jazz wedding band for your big day or event, don’t hesitate to contact the Catro band for more information. We’d be thrilled to talk about your party!

Ceremony: First United Methodist Church

Reception: The Commons at Franklin- (814) 437-7771

Flowers: Shop N’ Save

Cake: Shop N’ Save

Photography: Irene Smith

Entertainment: the Catro band

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Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Kristi and James

Kristi and James make a beautiful couple. The newlyweds celebrated their marriage at the picturesque Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe/Pittsburgh. A traditional Greek celebration was planned with fun music and customary dances. Pittsburgh’s top Wedding Band – John Parker, was a huge part of the night, providing outstanding entertainment all evening long. It was quite the party!

The bride wore a beaded gown with intricate patterns of flowers. Her hair was swept away, curled in a beautiful up-do, with a few soft ringlets around her face. Delicate capped sleeves and pretty earrings completed her look. Her classic, romantic style was captured flawlessly by their photographer, Amber Marie Photography.

The bride and groom exchanged vows at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Following the ceremony, friends and family arrived at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe to mingle and munch for cocktail hour.

We love the colors in this wedding. The bride and groom chose accents of red among the white, cream, and pink flowers. Soft gold taffeta covered the tables and plum chargers were set under the white china. Their florist, Donati Florist, did a fabulous job arranging the flowers.

The band was ready and waiting to start the evening in the reception hall. Upbeat music played, beckoning guests to the dance floor. The bridal party made their entrance and the bride and groom followed close behind. The couple shared their first dance as husband and wife as John Parker Band played “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”.

~Musical Highlights:~

First Dance: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), James Taylor

Bride/Father Dance: Isn’t She Lovely, Stevie Wonder

Groom/Mother Dance: You Are the Sunshine of My Life, Stevie Wonder

As dinner was served, John Parker Band played soft music. Guests enjoyed the romantic vibe and were later delighted to watch the bride and groom share dances with their parents. The fun was just about to begin- the band called up family members to join in for a traditional Greek dance! What a lively wedding, from rock n roll to 70s and 80s hits, with Greek and American music intermixed! Guests boogied down all night long.

“The band did a fantastic job at our wedding!
Our guests can’t get over it, the wedding was a show!” -Bride & Groom

We hope you enjoyed taking a look at Kristi and James’ wedding! Amber Marie Photography was so generous to allow us the use of her photos, please take a moment to check out her beautiful work. John Parker Band had an absolute blast rocking at their wedding. For your best bet at amazing entertainment for your event, contact the John Parker band today! We would love to discuss the details of your upcoming party. Be sure check out the other fabulous vendors Kristi and James had at their wedding.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

Reception: Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe

Florist: Donati Florist

Cake: Cakes by Tammy

Photography: Amber Marie Photography

Entertainment: John Parker Band

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Christi

St. Clair Country Club Wedding~ Jenna and Jason

~Reception Soundtrack:~

~Vendor List:~

Blair County Convention Center Altoona PA Wedding~ Meghan & Brad

Musical Highlights

“City Heat was absolutely tremendous and had everyone dancing the entire time. We hope to have your band again in the future, you are first class company!” -Groom

~Vendor List:~

The Commons at Franklin Wedding~ Anna and Mark

~Reception Soundtrack:~

“The band treated us like we were the only people on the planet. Everyone enjoyed the band, every age! The band was great to listen to as well as dance. Makes me want to throw another party!” -Mother of the Bride

Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Kristi and James

~Musical Highlights:~

“The band did a fantastic job at our wedding!
Our guests can’t get over it, the wedding was a show!” -Bride & Groom

~Vendor List:~

Christi

St. Clair Country Club Wedding~ Jenna and Jason

~Reception Soundtrack:~

~Vendor List:~

Blair County Convention Center Altoona PA Wedding~ Meghan & Brad

Musical Highlights

“City Heat was absolutely tremendous and had everyone dancing the entire time. We hope to have your band again in the future, you are first class company!” -Groom

~Vendor List:~

The Commons at Franklin Wedding~ Anna and Mark

~Reception Soundtrack:~

“The band treated us like we were the only people on the planet. Everyone enjoyed the band, every age! The band was great to listen to as well as dance. Makes me want to throw another party!” -Mother of the Bride

Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Kristi and James

~Musical Highlights:~

“The band did a fantastic job at our wedding! Our guests can’t get over it, the wedding was a show!” -Bride & Groom

~Vendor List:~

“The band did a fantastic job at our wedding!
Our guests can’t get over it, the wedding was a show!” -Bride & Groom