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Miss Peppermint, LA/Palm Springs Age and Occupation: 23, Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Web Producer Engagement Date: October 21, 2006 Wedding Date: December 2007 Blogging Since: July 2, 2007 Venue: historic estate overlooking the heart of Palm Springs About Me: I am a Southern California native who enjoys cooking, writing, travel and all things in the arts. Mr. Peppermint and I met in college and he proposed on our four year anniversary in one of our most special places, Joshua Tree National Park. We're having a destination wedding in Palms Springs that will incorporate tradition as well as reflect our personalities!
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Blue Moon

July 7th, 2007 @ 3:38 pm by Mrs. Peppermint

I love music. I love to sing. But, I’m not what you call a musical person–I can decipher sheet music as well as I could make sense of a hieroglyphic. That being said, it still is something I care about at our wedding. When first faced with the question of who would play at our wedding (DJ vs. Band), I was coming up empty.

Then, it dawned on me: the night Mr. Peppermint proposed we were staying at a place outside of Joshua Tree. It was an adorable, quaint, secluded hotel called the 29 Palms Inn. We had dinner at their restaurant (delish! They have a garden where all their veggies come from–I never thought I liked cucumbers), and there was a musical act that performed.  They had a jazz feel, playing old standards like “Blue Moon” (I can remember them playing it that night…) and “Come Fly With Me”.

So, I emailed the hotel to get the name of the act: Beverly & Bill. They’ve been performing together the last 8 years (on cruise ships and nightclubs) and each had long careers before that. I contacted them shortly and it all started to fall into place. My parents were a little wary of what the cost may be for a band (vs. a DJ), but boy did we get a deal. It definitely came out cheaper than a DJ. I think because they’re local and because it wasn’t through a company we were able to get such a great deal. I’m so excited, though, because it really will be special having them play (and they sound so good live–I much prefer it to their music that’s available online).

Beverly recently emailed me asking for a list of any important songs we’d like to hear…Mr. Peppermint and I need to get on that. Any ideas? Are you getting a band or a DJ? What do you want for the music at your wedding?

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dorothee

oh i think live music just does something special to the whole atmosphere of the evening. and old jazz standards are wonderful to dance to and to listen to through dinner!

i’m having a hawaiian duo sing during the cocktail hour. i discovered them on an easy breezy sunday evening at mai tai bar in long beach. but i’m having a dj for the reception because the MC really commands a great party atmosphere. i hope the guests have a great time.

 
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Didi

Por Una Cabeza - it’s a really old classic and you can find the instrumental version of it on the Scent of a Woman soundtrack.

 
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Mia

That is such a great idea! I love the sound of jazzy-blues type music. It makes the mood more laid back and cheerful. And these two look cute!
Frank Sinatra songs are always a good choice!

 
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ADonny

That is so sweet and so meaningful! We are getting a band to come up from Philadeliphia. I found them on a rec from my site, crashed a wedding at a country club near Villanova, and fell in love with their sound the second we walked in. They are a motown band of sorts but they were totally rocking “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” with a dance floor that spilled out to the bar. For cocktail hour they are doing a four piece jazz ensemble. Jazz at a wedding is just sublime.

 


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