I’m back this week to explore some of my favorite venues in and around Ellicott City, Maryland and hopefully I can provide some additional insight to what these venues are like in action. I certainly have good things to say about all of the wedding venues but each has its own character and atmosphere to explore.
If you would like to schedule a consultation about wedding venues in Ellicott City or if you are searching for an experienced musician for your special day, please reach out to Contact@GarrettPelland.com and I will gladly be of service!
Read MoreAs a Maryland based wedding musician, some of the most scenic and touching wedding venues are on the eastern shore in Easton, Maryland. I have performed at the Oaks Waterfront Hotel at least three times, I even enjoy the drive to and from the venue through the backroads of the eastern shore. The Hyatt Chesapeake is ideal for larger weddings as it has conference rooms to accommodate 250 or more guests and does provide ceremony sites along the water. I could go on but I enjoy every opportunity to perform at one of these fabulous wedding ceremony venues in Easton.
Read MoreHaving been raised as a Maryland native, I've enjoyed many visits to and around Annapolis for leisure as well as performing for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The city is historic and the venues are some of my personal favorites that I've performed in. I've performed at the William Paca house on three occaisions, the Governor Calvert House, as well as the London Town Gardens for several other weddings over the years.
Read MoreAs a guitarist of 19 years, learning and performing around Maryland since my early teens (I’m celebrating 20 years this August!), my relationship with the guitar has maintained its core essence but has also developed over time. Preserving enthusiasm is essential for long term progress, but why not reap the other benefits consistently as well? Designing practice sessions to promote not just progress on the instrument but to avoid frustration entirely and promote a calm and relaxed emotional state.
Read MoreAs a Maryland based performing musician of 15 years, and somewhere over 80 wedding ceremonies from Annapolis to Washington DC, I’ve seen firsthand the importance and impact music plays in wedding ceremonies and I take great satisfaction in consulting with couples about their musical and wedding vision. In some cases the couples choose a song for their processional that only they have ever heard before, but it has the most meaning for them. Other times they are happy to have their latest “song” that everyone knows and enjoys. But remember, your wedding ceremony guests should not be a factor in your song selection, this is all about you!
Read MoreAs a Maryland based wedding musician of 15 years, I've had the pleasure of helping dozens of couples choose songs for their ceremony, reception, and first dance. Your first dance as a married couple is one of the most magical moments of your wedding day. Perfecting this moment starts with choosing the right song. But with so many options available, how do you decide on the one?
Read MorePlaying the guitar is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for many people. But what sets classical and fingerstyle guitar apart from other styles and techniques? And why are lessons crucial for mastering these styles?
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