Redhook Brewery, Portsmouth

This was the first ceremony I’ve performed at the Redhook Brewery, and it was a doozy! It featured a couple of Shetland Sheepdogs who were (very well behaved) attendants, and the original singer of the Drifters (unfortunately I can’t remember his name) and of the 60’s hit “This Magic Moment.” The singer was a complete surprise to everyone, including the bride, the groom, and me! (although the DJ let me, the photographer, and the videographer in on it just before the ceremony began). The surprise was set up by the DJ, a friend of the couple. This is how it played out… Once the couple were up front, and the bride’s dad had given her away, the DJ started to play the instrumental version of the song “This Magic Moment” (a favorite of the bride and groom). A couple of seconds after the music began, up the aisle came the performer, singing their favorite song. The look on the couple’s faces was priceless. That was a wonderful and unique way of starting a ceremony, and the couple was thrilled! After the song, I thanked the performer, said I wasn’t sure how I could top that, and carried on with a great ceremony. All-in-all, it was wonderful ceremony, that I’m sure the bride and groom will never forget… and neither will I! Best Wishes to Aviana & Douglas!