Reception Music

Parkersburg Country Club WV Wedding~ Kasandra and Eric

Kasandra and Eric thought of every detail for their special day. The couple chose a beautiful color scheme of deep reds and plum wine, which complimented their romantic reception venue perfectly. They also chose a top live Pittsburgh wedding band to perform all night long for their family and friends. The weather could not have been more perfect, with many of their photos taken outdoors under the canopy of trees. Liv Hefner Photography captured the bride and groom, so happy and so in love.

The pair chose the Parkersburg Country Club for their wedding reception. The venue’s dance floor was in the center of the room with plenty of space for City Heat band to set up on stage.

The bride and groom were married at a Catholic church, the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. We love this classic black and white photo of the bride walking down the aisle with her father.

The marble altar made for one stunning back drop as the bride and groom bowed their heads, awaiting to exchange vows. After they were announced husband and wife the couple made their way out to family and friends who showered them with leaves and white confetti.

We must pause for a moment to take a look at the bride’s bouquet. Truly, so romantic. The bouquet was a mixture of calla lilies, red and pink roses, and plum dahlias. The colors blended together beautifully, every flower in full bloom.

The bride was gorgeous with curls falling naturally to her shoulders and chandelier earrings sparkling in the sun. She wore a mantilla veil with lace embroidery and a form fitting dress. Her wedding gown was delicately stitched with lace appliques, capped sleeves, and crystals.

The bridesmaids wore dresses the color of wine, each a slightly different style. Their dresses were long and lightweight, perfect to move about the dance floor! The ladies wore their hair up, away from their face, with soft tendrils escaping free. Their bouquets featured the same colors as the brides, with pink roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums.

The men wore light gray suits with pinstriped ties. The happy groom pinned a red rose to his lapel instead of a white one like the rest of his groomsmen, and a solid gray tie. What a handsome group!

The bride and groom held their reception at the Parkersburg Country Club. The venue looked beautiful with tall glass vases and low floral centerpieces. The flowers were arranged by Passiflora, who did a wonderful job incorporating the bride’s color scheme. Gold chargers rested under the white china with a small token of remembrance on each place setting. The napkins were red, the table cloths shimmery gold, and the chairs white with gold sashes.

How fun was the chevron runner? That is a great touch, a modern flair to this traditional wedding! We also love the fancy script table numbers in gold frames.

City Heat was ready to start the night with bridal party introductions atop the venue stage. How perfect for the band, with plenty of space for every member and instrument. The band played “Dear Future Husband” as the court made their way into the ballroom, right before playing another Meghan Trainor song, “Like I’m Going to Lose You” for the bride and groom to share their first dance.

We love this photo, taken by Liv Hefner Photography, of the bride and groom monogram. The bride and groom’s table was right in front of the stage, the best view in house of the band!

~Musical Highlights:~

Bride and Groom First Dance: Like I’m Gonna Lose You– Meghan Trainor

Father and Daughter Dance: Butterfly Kisses– Bob Carlisle

Groom and Aunt Dance: My Wish– Rascal Flatts

Cake Cutting: All of Me- John Legend

Guests were treated to a dinner buffet before City Heat announced the parent dances. The bride danced with her father to the popular song “Butterfly Kisses” and the groom danced with his aunt to “My Wish”. The party was about to begin as the band transitioned to play top hits from today and some of the bride and groom’s favorite oldies.

The five tier cake looked amazing, done by Village Cakery. Pink and red roses cascaded down the cake and the bottom layers were dusted in gold. We love the fireman’s ax resting next to the cake in the photo below, what a cute nod to the groom’s occupation!

The night was a blast, everyone had a great time dancing to City Heat’s jamming music. The father of the bride joined the band on stage to sing along with some of his favorite songs. What a party! The band was asked to stay even longer than usual, guests were having so much fun they did not want the party to stop!

“The band was so awesome and so much fun. Everyone talked about how great they were!” –Mother of the Bride

As the celebration came to an end, the band announced a sparkler send off would take place outside the venue. Family and friends cheered and waved their sparklers in the air, saying goodbye to the bride and groom.

What a night! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about Kasandra and Eric’s wedding day. City Heat was thrilled to be a part of the celebration and had a fabulous time performing for their guests. The night was one that will not be forgotten! If you’re looking for an amazing live high energy band for your wedding or event, contact City Heat to learn more. We’d also like to thank Liv Hefner Photography for such beautiful photos! Be sure to check her out as well as all the other vendors Kasandra and Eric had for their wedding.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption

Reception: Parkersburg Country Club

Photography: Liv Hefner Photography

Florist: Passiflora

Cake: Village Cakery

Lighting: Event Designs

Entertainment: City Heat

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The University Club Pittsburgh Wedding~ Marissa & Patrick

Marissa and Patrick had a beautiful wedding with all their friends and family in attendance. The couple selected The University Club in Pittsburgh for their reception. The ballroom had plenty of space for guests to move and grove on the dance floor, with gorgeous floral arrangements, and a pretty white cake. Dreamscape band, a top premier Pittsburgh live wedding band, entertained guests all evening long. It was a wonderful celebration for Marissa and Patrick!

The bride and groom were blessed with gorgeous weather on the day of their wedding. Perfect for some outdoor photos! The bride looked stunning in her long veil and her strapless dress fit her perfectly. She also wore a beaded belt with just the right amount of sparkle to enhance her dress. The groom wore a classic black tux with a black bow tie and shiny black shoes. What a fabulous pair these two make!

We love this photo of the bride sneaking in the church. Their ceremony was held at the St. Boniface Church. The bride walked down the aisle with her father and the emotions in this photo are raw and real, from the smiling face of the groom to the proud father giving his daughter away.

This dramatic photo taken by their photographer, R. Fritz Photography, shows off the elegance of the church and their large bridal court. The bridal court looked fabulous in front of the church, the girls wearing short purple dresses and the men sharp black tuxedos.

The only uniformity among the girls were their dresses and bouquets. They all wore a different pair of silver shoes, different hair styles, and jewelry. Their bouquets featured purple, red, and pink flowers. The bridal bouquet had the same flowers and was done by Blumengarten, a Pittsburgh florist.

The band was all set to start the evening inside the ballroom after cocktails. The bride and groom chose fun, upbeat songs to get the party started as the bridal court was introduced. Everyone waited on the dance floor as the newlyweds made their entrance and sailed across the floor for their first dance. Dreamscape played “Let My Love Open the Door” as requested by the couple.

~Reception Soundtrack:~

First Dance: Let My Love Open the Door, Pete Townshend

Father & Daughter Dance: Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance

Groom & Mother Dance: My Wish, Rascal Flatts

Last Dance Song: Old Crow Medicine Show, Wagon Wheel

Dreamscape performed the song “Walk the Moon” for the bride and her father. Doesn’t it look like they spent hours practicing? What a fun dance it must have been, a daddy and daughter duo!

The evening went just as the bride and groom hoped. Their guests danced and enjoyed themselves all night long as the band played great music without breaks. With familiar top hits and favorite oldies, the crowd flocked to the dance floor. The party was an absolute blast!

Dreamscape band was thrilled & flattered to be a part of Marissa and Patrick’s special day. We’d like to thank R. Fritz Photography for taking such beautiful photos of their day. Please take a moment to check out his blog for more photos. The Dreamscape band is composed of professional musicians with years of experience performing at weddings and other events. A real top notch act! If you’re looking for fabulous live entertainment for your event, please contact us today! We’d love to hear about your celebration. We hope you will also take a moment to check out the amazing vendors Marissa and Patrick had at their wedding.

We wish them many years of love and happiness!

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Boniface Church

Reception: The University Club

Photography: R. Fritz Photography

Florist: Blumengarten

Cake: Paddy Cake Bakery

Entertainment: Dreamscape Band

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Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Laura & Louis

Laura and Louis’ wedding was a glamorous affair. The bride and groom celebrated their nuptials at Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh. The ballroom was just the right size for their family and friends, with pretty floral centerpieces, a huge dessert table, and gold sequin table cloths. A super fun live band played their favorite music hits during the reception and got everyone out to entertain them on the dance floor.

Don’t they make a beautiful couple? We certainly think so! Their ceremony was held at St Bernards Mt Lebanon, a stunning cathedral church. The bride and groom exchanged vows in front of a golden dome with stained glass windows. Wooden pews were decorated with white tulle sashes and clutters of flowers.

The bride looked radiant in her form fitting dress, and the groom looked sharp in his classic black tux. We loved the long veil, diamond earrings, and matching necklace worn by the bride. And if you look closely, you can see her sparkly shoe peeking out from underneath her dress. How fun!

We adored the bride’s bouquet, done by Mount Lebanon Florist. Her bouquet featured roses, dahlias, orchids, and leaves that were spray painted gold. The colors of her bouquet were fully incorporated in their reception, with touch of gold, cream, and pink.

After the ceremony, guests mingled on the rooftop of the Hotel Monaco for cocktail hour where the band had other musicians performing to create the perfect ambience. The John Parker Band then welcomed their guests to the ballroom and asked everyone to stand by the dance floor, so that the bride and groom could have their first dance to a song chosen for the band to play.

This table shot, taken by their outstanding photographer, Joey Kennedy, really takes your breath away. We love the large gold vase, twinkling diamond strings, and gold table numbers. Every place setting included personalized menu cards engraved with the bride and groom’s monogram.

After their first dance, the bride and groom settled down to hear speeches from their maid of honor and best man. John Parker’s crew set up additional speakers in the ballrooms with wireless microphones so everyone could hear the toasts & music while the band was in the other room. John Parker Band played My Cherie Amour, as the newlyweds cut their cake.

A true work of art, their cake was five tiers tall and sparkled with diamonds. The cake was done by Bella Christies of Pittsburgh. Once the cake was served, guests were entertained by John Parker Band as they fired up to perform for the groom and his mother to dance – which they had choreographed to perfection, entertaining everyone!

~Musical Hits:~

First Dance: Frankie Valli, Can’t Take My Eyes Of of You

Bride/Father: Maurice Chevalier, Thank Heaven For Little Girls

Groom/Mother: Tom Jones, It’s Not Unusual

Last Dance: Hall & Oates, You Make My Dreams Come True

The bride and groom requested the band to play fun, upbeat top hits, along with some good ol’ oldies. Family and friends flocked to the dance floor. They enjoyed themselves so much, that the band was asked to stay even longer to keep the party going!

“The band did a great job getting everyone to participate and dance, we enjoyed the music!” -Mother of the Bride

“We could not have asked for a more energetic band, our guests have never danced so much at a wedding!” -Groom

That’s a wrap for Laura and Louis’ wedding! We hope you’ve enjoyed the photos as much as we did. We can’t thank Joey Kennedy enough for allowing us to use his beautiful photos. If you are looking for an amazing live band for your Pittsburgh wedding, John Parker Band is your best bet! Contact them today if you have any questions and concerns, or just want to chat about your upcoming event. And if you have a minute, take a look at all the vendors Laura and Louis had at their wedding!

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St Bernards Mt Lebanon

Reception: Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Photographer: Joey Kennedy

Florist: Mount Lebanon Florist

Cake: Bella Christies

Entertainment: John Parker Band

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Longue Vue Club Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Annie and Tyler

What a gorgeous day for a wedding, with clear blue skies and plenty of sunshine! Annie and Tyler had exquisite taste, from the menu cards, to the gleaming white china, centerpieces, table linens, and an awesome live band, every detail was clearly thought of. We adore this photo of Annie and Tyler gazing at each other lovingly, outside the romantic brick building of their venue, the Longue Vue Club – a masterpiece of classic elegance in Pittsburgh PA.

The bride and groom chose Sky’s the Limit Photography to photograph their wedding. These are talented folks, as their photographs captured amazing moments. We love the attention to detail in the following photos below. In one shot, Annie’s white satin shoes are surrounded by bright red holly berries. In another photo, her bouquet and wedding rings rest on a bed of pine needles. And lastly, there is a photo of Annie herself, radiating elegance and grace, in her timeless satin dress.

Annie’s lush bouquet consisted of white roses and hydrangeas. The stems were wrapped in sheer organza, a lovely touch. Annie’s look was complete with teardrop diamond earrings and a fancy up-do, with one curl loose around her face. What a beautiful bride!

The ceremony was held at the magnificent St. Mary’s of the Mount church. Timely and old worldly, with arched ceilings and wooden pews, St. Mary’s cathedral is breathtaking. Lanterns glowed from above and sunlight poured in through the stained windows while Annie and Tyler exchanged their vows.

We love this black and white photo of the bride and groom walking down the aisle, smiling from ear to ear, as they embark on their new journey as husband and wife.

The reception was held at the historic Longue Vue Club. The venue was elegant and sophisticated, just like the bride and groom. As soon as guests entered the room, they were greeted by the sounds of the live band and the visual elegance of tall floral centerpieces that matched the bride’s bouquet of white roses and hydrangeas. Her florist, RJ Kohler, also mixed in evergreens, holly berries, and other assorted greenery. There were also a few long, rectangular tables, that had smaller floral arrangements with entwined evergreens used as a runner.

Natural light spilled in from the french doors and crisp white linens draped every table. Music filled the air. The china gleamed, simple and clean. Small votive candles flickered and menu cards were tucked gently inside each napkin. Pine wreaths and royal tapestries hung above every window and the gold chiavari chairs and gold chandeliers gave the space a sense of grandeur. The place card holders were adorned with holly berries displaying each table number in fancy script.

Annie and Tyler had three cakes- one three tier, one two tier, and a groom’s cake. They were done by Jennuine Cakes, an amazing baker. While the cakes are simple and sleek, we love the fun and original black and white check board platters!

The live entertainment of the wedding was Pittsburgh’s top wedding band, the John Parker Band. The couple loves to dance and asked the band to get everyone on their feet, as soon as possible. With a mix of 60’s, 70’s, and 90’s, and top 40 music, the band complied, and their guests flocked to the dance floor.

Musical Highlights:

Bride & Groom’s Dance: Jimmy Durante, Make Someone Happy

Father and Bride: Natalie Merchant, Kind & Generous

Mother and Groom: James Taylor, How Sweet It Is

Final Song of the Night: Louis Armstrong, What A Wonderful World

We love how happy Annie and Tyler are in the photo above. Their photographer, Sky’s the Limit Photography, captured some amazing shots of guests enjoying themselves, young and old! It almost feels as if we are right there with them on the dance floor, in the middle of the action! This was one heck of a party. By the end of the night, there was one more surprise the couple had up their sleeve- glowsticks and other fun props for everyone to use!

We truly enjoyed being a part of Annie and Tyler’s special day. Take a moment to check out the vendor list; from the flowers, cake, and photography, everyone is so incredibly talented! We’d like to especially thank Sky’s the Limit Photography for allowing us to use their photos, we are thrilled to be able to share them with you. If you are looking for the best Pittsburgh wedding band, contact John Parker Band today!

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Mary’s of the Mount

Reception: Longue Vue Club

Photography: Sky’s the Limit Photography

Flowers: RJ Kohler

Cake: Jennuine Cakes

Entertainment: John Parker 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.