Steel Drummer?

[sap483]

Hi Ladies-

I''ve booked my photographer and florist, so now I''m on to my entertainment. I think we''re going to go with a DJ, but as the guests arrive and then during the ceremony and cocktail hour I want live music. What do you think about a steel drummer? The wedding is on July 4th on a cliff/grass overlooking the ocean (not a beach theme- just the beautiful setting). The cocktail hour would be held right next to the ceremony site. At first I was thinking acoustic guitar, but I really love how this would be different, and bring in a fun vibe. What do you think, is it cheesy? Too carribean?

 

[TravelingGal]

I don''t know about cheesy, but steel drums always make me happy and put me in a festive mood!

 

[nessvan12]

Oooo, I agree with TGal. It would be fun and not the same thing you see at everyone else''s wedding. Go for the Steel Drummer!

 

[Class n Sass]

I have booked steel drummers for my cocktail hour. I think it''s a great idea that you don''t see too often. I hope my guests love it!

 

[sap483]

Steel drums always make me happy too! They bring back lots of fond memories of being on vacation! So here''s another question- he can play various types of music on it. Do I have him play some more classical songs for the ceremony or would that sound wrong on a steel drum?

Here''s the song list on his website. Not sure yet if he can play anything outside of the list...

SONG LIST:

Zamira - original
Zamira - original
Afro Blue - Mongo Santamaria
Saint Thomas
When the Saints Go Marching In
America the Beautiful
Star Spangeled Banner
Summertime - George Gershwin
Fur Elise - Classical
I Got the World on a String
Glory of Love
Angel Eyes
My Favorite Things
Oye Como Va - Tito Puente
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Mary Ann
Guantanamera
Yellowbird
Day-O - Irving Burgie
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Mystic - Bob Marley
Jammin - Bob Marley
Jamaica Farewell - Irving Burgie
Green Sleeves - Classical
Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong
Scarborough Fair
Girl from Ipanema
The Shadow of your Smile
Killer Joe
Lean On Me
Mi Son Montono - Jose Costa
Misty
It Don''t Mean a Thing
There Will Never Be Another You - Harry Warren
Satin Doll
Bridal Chorus - Wedding March
Beethoven''s Ninth - Classical
Minuet - Classical
Frankie and Johnny
Harvest Moon
Georgia On My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
Bill Bailey
Here There Everywhere - Beatles
Blue Bossa
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
On a Clear Day
I Will - Beatles
Comin''Home Baby
Yesterday - Beatles
Michelle - Beatles
Danny Boy - Irish Folk
Matilda - Traditional Calypso
Christmas Music
Asian Moods - original
Limbo
Tequila
Patriotic Songs - misc.
Pompum Circumstance - (graduation)
Happy Birthday/Calypso style
Hammer - David Rudder
Sunny
Irish Lulaby
Sunset - Native American
Fools Rush In - Elvis Presley

 

[HollyS]

Date: 11/15/2007 12:16:45 PM
Author:sap483
Hi Ladies-

I''ve booked my photographer and florist, so now I''m on to my entertainment. I think we''re going to go with a DJ, but as the guests arrive and then during the ceremony and cocktail hour I want live music. What do you think about a steel drummer? The wedding is on July 4th on a cliff/grass overlooking the ocean (not a beach theme- just the beautiful setting). The cocktail hour would be held right next to the ceremony site. At first I was thinking acoustic guitar, but I really love how this would be different, and bring in a fun vibe. What do you think, is it cheesy? Too carribean?

I have a friend from Antigua who plays a steel drum! It will be very nice and set the right mood, I think!

 

[basil]

Who did you end up choosing as your florist? Did you end up going with Semia?

I thin steel drums are really cool, but your venue is so "Newport" I don''t know if they really match, cause they do make me think Carribbean. But I know you wanted a destination wedding in the first place, so it may be a way to incorporate some of that tropical feel!

 

[sap483]

Yeah that''s what I''m worried about- I don''t want it to look completely out of place. If I had to describe the look/feel I''m going for it''s sophisticated infused with summertime fun. I.e. classic white color pallette with turqoise and apple green accents. Classic low flower arrangements on half of the tables, and more artistic/fun taller arrangements on the other half. Traditional ballroom chairs inside the tent and firepits with adirondack chairs outside. Do you think the steel drum might be too different?

I did go with Semia btw. She worked with me to make some changes that still give me the look I want, but are more affordable. I''m very excited!

 

[onedrop]

Ohhhh! When I read "steel drummer" in the subject line, I immediately got excited! We had one for our cocktail hour and it was a hit. We had a DW, followed by a Post-Wedding reception and wanted to continue the tropical theme. So the steel drum fit right in. I say go for it!

 

[basil]

That''s awesome! I''m sure you''ll be pleased with her, she gets such rave reviews.

Ok, to be completely honest, I probably wouldn''t do the steel drummer if I had your venue and your theme ideas...But that doesn''t mean that if I were a guest, I would think it was out of place. I''d probably think it was pretty cool. That''s just me though.