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Wedding in Wine Country Giveaway in Loudoun, Virginia, DC’s Wine Country

Monday, February 25th, 2013

One lucky couple will win a Wedding in Wine Country Giveaway in Loudoun, Virginia:  DC’s Wine Country!  Enter to win at weddingsinloudoun.com.  Your destination wedding will be scheduled on Saturday, November 10th, 2013, with two of the prizes for the rehearsal dinner utilized on Friday, November 9th, 2013.  The Wedding in Wine Country Giveaway will include, from Olivera Music Entertainment,  ceremony and reception music.

First, you will have your choice of five venues to choose from for your wedding, including The Barns at Hamilton Station, Riverside on the Potomac, Stone Manor Vineyard & Orchard B&B, Woodlands at Algonkian, and Breaux Vineyards.

Your Wedding in Wine Country Giveaway continues with catering by Grandale Catering at 868 Estate Vineyards, a custom wedding gown from Ebrada Atelier, wedding pies from Mom’s Apple Pie, floral design by Louise Lynn Flowers and Holly Heider Chapple Flowers, photography by Alimond Photography, planning and coordination services from Dogwood Events, vintage event rentals and décor by Bella Villa, A 2-night stay at Salamander Resort and Spa for the bride and groom, transportation by Reston Limousine, rehearsal dinner at Doukenie Winery, and rehearsal dinner catering by Monk’s BBQ.  You can read the rules and regulations at the VisitLoudoun.org website.

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Loudoun County is a popular area for a destination wedding, with a variety of settings available, from B&Bs, wineries, estates, mountain views, parks, hotels, and resorts.  You also have the opportunity to work with local vendors for all aspects of your wedding who offer a high level of expertise in their business.  Give us a call for more information.

Washingtonian Best Wedding Vendor Award 2013

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Olivera best wedding vendor

Olivera best wedding vendor

Olivera Music Entertainment has once again received the prestigious ‘Best Wedding Vendor’ Award for 2013 from the Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine, having received this award every year since 1998.  Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine surveys DC area vendors in the wedding industry, along with recently married couples, to gain input into those deserving to be recognized.  Voting is by category, and includes such categories as bridal attire, cakes and desserts, caterers, florists, hair stylists, hotels, invitations & calligraphy, jewelers, lighting, limos and transportation, lingerie, makeup artists, music & entertainment, party rentals, photographers, registries, tailors, videographers, and wedding planners.

Olivera Music Entertainment, now in their 27th year as a premier DC area music entertainment agency, has extensive experience with weddings.  From a small, intimate gathering to a large celebration, we will assist you in finding the perfect entertainment for your special day.  Remember…..Music is Power….Music is the Life of a Celebration!

 

 

Wedding Music Entertainment Wedding Wire Award 2013

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Wedding Music Wedding Wire Entertainment Vendor

Olivera Music Entertainment, once again has received the prestigious Wedding Wire ‘Bride’s Choice Award’ for Wedding Music Entertainment for 2013!  As the only full-service music entertainment agency in Loudoun County, we offer a complete selection of music entertainment, including soloists, small combos, dance bands, and specialty groups, which offer classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles.  Whatever vision you have for your special day, we can make it happen!

Our staff assists you in all aspects of your wedding music entertainment planning process to make sure your music selections match your style.  What is your schedule of events?  Will there be a first dance?  Will there be a father/daughter dance?  Will there be a bouquet and garter toss?  Who are your bridesmaids and groomsmen?  What are their names and how do you pronounce their names?  When the music entertainment for the dance, whether a band or DJ, is setting up, will your guests be in the same room?  If so, we can arrange to have them set-up earlier so they do not disturb the celebration.

Look through our blog for the Top Ten Planning Tips for successful music entertainment production.  We wish you the best for your celebration!

Remember……Music is Power…..Music is the Life of a Celebration!

Loudoun Wedding Music – Duo & Dance Band, Raspberry Plain, Leesburg, VA

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Loudoun Wedding Music

Loudoun wedding music at Raspberry Plain  was the elegant setting for a ceremony and reception.  Located in Leesburg, VA, Raspberry Plain offers an array of outdoor settings as well as a large indoor facility with windows on three sides, capturing the surrounding countryside.

An outdoor ceremony amongst picturesque landscaping captured true romance for this couple.  The ‘Just the Two of Us‘ Duo, with guitar and saxophone/flute, provided the wedding ceremony music, personalized to the desires of the bride and groom.

The ‘Rendezvous‘ 7-piece variety band offered background dinner music followed by dance music which kept the guests dancing the night away!  Special song requests throughout the ceremony and reception personalized this special day for this beautiful couple.  Their guests enjoyed endless hours of celebration.

Memorable moments were captured by Saskia Paulussen of Saski Paulussen Photography.  Read a review on Wedding Wire regarding this spectacular event!

‘Olivera Jazz Trio’ plays Jazz Music for a Corporate Event, Supreme Court, Washington, DC

Friday, December 28th, 2012

Jazz Music was performed by the ‘Olivera Jazz Trio‘ for a Corporate Event at the Supreme Court, Washington, DC.  Connie Olivera began on the beautiful grand piano in the Dining Room, with classical, jazz, and popular music selections  She then joined Kevin Olivera on bass and Greg Twombley on saxophones, flute, and clarinet, in the Grand Hall.  The Trio provided a variety of background jazz music selections for the cocktail reception and dinner.  The elegant decor included the ‘real’ courtroom as a backdrop for the trio.  Beautiful decor, uplighting, and table settings highlighted the architectural features of the Supreme Court.  Distinguished guests had the honor of hearing one of the Supreme Court justices speak after dinner.

Jazz Musicjazz musicJazz Music at the Supreme CourtWhen planning your next special event, let’s discuss your music entertainment options, to make your event a success!  There are many options available.  Look through our blog for our Top Ten Tips for successful music entertainment production.

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