My main goal is to share, document and preserve! What I wouldn’t do now to have a video of my grandparents on their farm, harvesting chile and watermelon on their horse-pulled wagon or family members as children! We all wish to have these beautiful keepsakes so, that is exactly what I am doing today; preserving these wonderful events for current and future generations to enjoy!

Kristen is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Harp Performance with a Voice Minor. She has toured nationally with the New Christy Minstrels, and played with such names as Ray Charles, Tony Bennet, Victor Borge and Shirley Jones.

Jeff Hayes has been playing the piano in the metropolitan Washington DC area since the 1980s. He has played solo piano at the area’s finest hotels and clubs. Jeff has played for conventions, fundraisers, and every type of celebration imaginable. Jeff’s repertoire runs the gamut from classical and movie themes to current popular hits. “From Fauré to Fallout Boy” as he likes to say. In addition to his solo work, Jeff is a fine accompanist and works with classical and pop singers and musical theatre groups. He currently accompanies the Sapphires, Bethesda Little Theatre, and Mini-Musicals on the Move.

Louis Jones is professional, experienced, and a versatile musician whose repertoire embraces different genres including jazz standards, pop ballads, funk/soul, latin, and modern tunes adapted to his unique style. He is available for corporate and private functions, birthday parties, weddings, special occasions, and receptions.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer Dami Or: Romantic, Timeless, and Authentic wedding day storyteller, specializing in fine art film photography. Destination Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and beyond. If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Washington DC or a Washington DC Wedding photographer, Dami is your girl!

We believe that every couple is unique. As storytellers we always strive to capture your story in a cinematic way so that you can identify yourself with our creativity. We know how much time you spend on every single detail of your big day to make it perfect. At SVC Films, we can offer you the peace of mind needed to ensure you can enjoy your wedding day to the fullest- and leave the worrying to us! From the moment you step into your dress until you cut your cake, we are there to film every step of the way.

Put our staff to work creating your song with your vision. Whether you want to stick close to the original tune or you prefer to take an artistic leap of faith, we have skilled arrangers with quick transcription skills and coveted creativity. All custom arrangements include: - Phone or email consultation with the arranger - One full arrangement, delivered electronically in Finale, PDF and/or mp3 - Extracted parts, delivered electronically in Finale, PDF and/or mp3 - Editing post-delivery to meet your expectations and requests - Permission to make/share sufficient copies within your group

We are a husband and wife team plus our best man! When Jeremiah and I got engaged and started planning our wedding, the search for a photographer & videographer was a grueling tasks. I kept saying, “If ONLY Jeremiah & En could capture our wedding,” but that was totally unfeasible be as one is the groom & the other the best man. Then the light bulb went off & Til Death Media was born!

I was born and raised in Delaware while currently living in Alexandria, VA. Over the past few years my drive to create has grown tremendously. Pursuing this passion alongside my full-time job as a Special Educator has been a remarkable experience. Through my work within Photography and Videography I have truly been rewarded by working with some amazing couples along the way.

Shades of Gray is a popular 6-piece dance band from Richmond, VA. We play a huge variety of music guaranteed to get your guests — even the shy ones — up on the dance floor and having a great time! Our group consists of two dynamic female vocalists backed by seasoned pros on drums, keys, guitar, and bass. We can also add a great sax player to the mix, if desired. We have a full sound and lighting system suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings to amp up the fun. Have a play list in mind? Decades or artists that make you and your guests smile wide?

Bumper Jacksons perform the sounds of American Music from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78’s, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style. In five short years, Bumper Jacksons grew from a duo to a brassy seven-piece, with horns and pedal steel. They’ve been honored multiple times as the Mid-Atlantic’s “Artist of the Year” & “Best Traditional Band” at the Washington Area Music Awards. Bumper Jacksons bring you into the center of a party where everyone’s invited and the dance floor never sleeps.

As one of the best up and coming DJs in the DMV, NYC, NJ and CT, DJ King strives to be different in the game of DJing by giving people what they want, yet something new every time. As a result, his audience gains a new appreciation for all types of music.

Guitarist Tyler Fitzpatrick first fell in love with the guitar at age twelve. Though he spent time teaching himself, Tyler has been fortunate to study with many of the best teachers available. After developing a solid foundation with Roger, Tyler began studying with Damon Foreman in order to pursue Jazz. While studying Jazz, Tyler has also been able to work with Jeff Antoniak; Steve Rochinski, head of Berklee’s harmony department; Kenny Rittenhouse; Mike Pope, and many others.

Cristian began taking piano lessons at the age of 5, but did not find his true passion until he picked up the guitar in his mid-teens after being inspired by rock groups from Argentina. Self-taught on guitar, he gravitated towards classical guitar after moving to the U.S. in 2002. Encouraged to pursue music by his high school teacher Ken Hall, Cristian met Paraguayan guitarist extraordinaire Berta Rojas, under whom he studied privately for two years.

I’m a Washington, DC area based musician, DJ and instructor. I play local and regional shows all around the DC Metro area and beyond. My shows range from DJ, solo acoustic performances with loop pedals and multiple instruments, to my duo, the Two Man Trio with drummer Adam Stauffer, and various full bands.

Amaris Trio is a wedding classical music ensemble operating out of Reston, Virginia. Consisting of Shearom on violin, Ryan on cello, and Stephanie on piano, this award-winning trio brings over a decade of performance experience to every occasion. Professional and faith-driven, they are available to provide beautiful music for celebrations across Northern Virginia, DC, and the surrounding areas.

Formed in 1996 by harmonica player & songwriter Scott Spearly, guitarist Tim Mitchell and claw-hammer banjo champion Paul Mackrell, the combo initially performed as a steadfast trio throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia for nearly ten years. As their name and reputation as a hard-driving old-time hillbilly-jazz band has grown, The Knuckledusters now perform mostly as a group of five, taking to the interstates and stretching performances from Washington D.C. to New York.

Sweet Yonder is a fired-up, all-women, bluegrass band — think Steel Drivers meets the Carter Family. They deliver a soulful punch in every performance with straight up instrumental attitude and truly inspiring vocal harmonies. The driving mix of banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass combined with powerful vocals makes this a show you don’t want to miss.

International veterans of stage, screen and television, Bob Perilla’s Big Hillbilly Bluegrass performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock’s “Head of State,” a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, Big Hillbilly Bluegrass has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and the Dominican Republic over the past several years, thus crowning Big Hillbilly Bluegrass as America’s defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors.

The Satin Doll Trio is an elegant ensemble that performs in the intimate "supper club" jazz style made popular by artists such as Julie London, Sarah Vaughan, and Peggy Lee during the early 1950's. They have appeared on the stages of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Corcoran Gallery’s Armand Hammer Auditorium, and have made television appearances on the BET Jazz channel programs "Jazz Central" and "Impressions". The group makes regular appearances at prestigious venues throughout the Washington D.C. area and Eastern United States.

Élan Noelle is an exceptional singer with a crowd pleasing repertoire consisting of Jazz standards, RnB, Soul and Pop hits from today and yesteryear. Her vocals are accompanied by guitar or piano and together this acoustic duo presents an enticing musical performance. Élan has been performing in the DMV region and throughout the East Coast for over a decade with some of the most talented musicians renowned in the area.

Taken from her nickname, "Jaye Bird" given by her late grandmother and her vision for creativity, "Bird's Eye" was developed. Jaye is a self-taught District of Columbia & Maryland-based photographer. She is dedicated to capturing life in its vast array of colors, emotion and sentiments, while creating a relaxed atmosphere to allow clients to simply, BE themselves. She believes that ALL people are extraordinary in their own way and reflect beauty and life. It is always her mission and passion to help others and therefore, provide affordable services and great memories for each of her clients.

Eleven Hearts Studios is a renowned Fine Art Wedding and Portrait Studio with worldwide clientele established in Washington, D.C. in 2004. Since then the owner and main photographer Gigi strive to bond good memories with her artistic and Photojournalistic approach. Gigi, has been featured in many publications around the world; including Vogue, Perfect Wedding, Elle, Cosmopolitan Bride, Washington Post, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Gawker etc...

Cristian Perez’s quintet (which consists of guitar, bass, drums, flute and bandoneon) is a hybrid group melding elements of a chamber ensemble, a jazz combo, and a world music band. It features some of Cristian’s original compositions and arrangements as well as various cover songs. Exploring sounds from around the world with the subtlety of classical music and the freedom of Jazz, this group’s relentless quest for beauty takes the listener on a journey with no boundaries.

Rock X is a live karaoke & cover band that performs all over the Northern VA, D.C., and Maryland areas. Whether it be a wedding, birthday party, business event, or a lively bar, Rock X is sure to be the perfect fit and play a variety of music to please audience members of all ages. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sing with a live band behind you? Well, with Rock X, you can! They have a screen with lyrics on stage just for you! Simply look over the song list, text the number at the top with your name and song choice, and YOU can come up and take the mic for a song.

Cristian has performed with many of the best musicians in the Washington DC area (i.e.: Victor Provost, Joe McCarthy, John Kocur, Emmanuel Trifilio, etc.) and played at some of the top venues in the Metropolitan area, such as Blues Alley, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Bohemian Caverns, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, and Twins Jazz. Cristian has performed in Canada and Dominican Republic, and in 2011, he performed as part of the GMU Jazz Ensemble in Shanghai and Beijing. Recently, Cristian has toured Bolivia and Korea.

Voila is a beauty and wellness salon located in NW Washington, D.C. As a Paul Mitchell Focus salon, we have set the standard for all things beauty and wellness through our hair, nail, waxing and lash services for nearly 10 years and counting. Our motto is: "Everyone is beautiful, we just make it obvious." We understand that when you look good, you feel good. Our team consists of individuals who love their craft and dedicate their time to improving it, so they can assist in amplifying the beauty and spirits of our customers.

The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective is an intergenerational, diverse group of ~20 women from DC and surrounding areas who all share a passion for drumming. Founded in 2008 and led by Drumlady Kristen Arant, the BBRC performs tightly sewn compositions of polyrhythms on dun-uns and djembes, along with exciting breaks, contagious songs, and dancing. The BBRC performs to celebrate unity and diversity, and to spread the joy and power of West African drumming to the community at-large. The BBRC recently released their first album, “Roots.”

Sound Connection is an internationally award-winning ten-piece party band. The powerful four lead singers and incredibly talented musicians(including horns) pull guests into the drama. Andy oversees every detail, from sight to sound. Sound Connection has traveled the globe, working with celebrities, choreographers, dancers, and other event producers to create unforgettable celebrations for both corporate and private social events of every size and purpose. Their reputation is reflected by the quality of those who book them.

This diverse 7-piece party band has an unparalleled stage presence that radiates excitement and fun uncommon in the event or LIVE band music industry. Fronted by three lead singers, who exude the ultimate in passion and commitment to their craft, and backed by a pumping rhythm section to match, Rhythm 6 will make you feel you are experiencing a national celebrity act performing specifically for you, and your guests. Rhythm 6 is a party band that has created an interactive style that makes every guest feel involved, and has earned their stellar reputation for knowing how to pack a dance floor and keeping the energy going all night long.