Wedding Guitarist Blog: Vicky & Scott’s Ceremony & Drinks reception at Coombe Lodge

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Saturday, 23rd May 2015 – a trip down to the incredible Coombe Lodge for Vicky and Scott’s big day. Summer so far in Britain has been a bit of a let-down, but thankfully we were blessed with incredible weather – hot and sunny!

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Views over Blagdon Lake from Coombe Lodge

Thank to the lovely weather, the wedding ceremony took place outside, and I set up my gear near the front entrance to the venue – ready to play some acoustic music at the ceremony and following drinks reception.

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After some background songs as guests arrived and were seated, it was time for the happy couple’s big moment! Vicky chose “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis as her entrance song to the ceremony. During the signing of the register I played “Better Together” by Jack Johnson and a special request by the bride & groom: “I Swear” by All 4 One. They exited the ceremony on a high with the brilliant “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder.

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There was ice cream, cold beer, warm sunshine and chilled acoustic music. A perfect afternoon! The tunes went down a treat…. here was Vicky & Scott’s playlist:

Adele - Make you Feel my Love 
Joshua Radin - I’d Rather Be With You
Lifehouse - You and Me
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes
Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
Elvis - Can't Help Falling In Love (bridal entrance)
All 4 One - I Swear
Jack Johnson - Better Together (signing of the register)
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (exit song)

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Bruno Mars – Marry You 
George Ezra – Budapest 
Ed Sheeran – Lego House 
Ben Howard – Only Love 
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours 
Otis R – Dock of the Bay 
Bob Marley – Stir It Up 
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together 
Deep Blue Something – Breakfast at Tiffanys 
Daft Punk – Get Lucky

Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk 
Train – Drive By 
George Ezra – Blame It On Me 
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years 
Lumineers – Ho Hey 
Ed Sheeran – Sing 
Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror 
The Jam – Town Called Malice 
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl 
Ben E King – Stand By Me 
Beatles – Hey Jude 
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Tracey Chapman - Fast Car 
Green Day - Time of your life
Killers - Mr. Brightside

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Huge congratulations to the happy couple! It was a pleasure and a privilege to play at your beautiful big day 🙂