Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 78)

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 109 JAZZ IT UP Annelise Molloy is a Hertfordshire based professional jazz and swing singer with more than  20 years, experience performing live music. She sings along to high-quality, sophisticated  backing tracks which include  professional piano or full band recordings. With her incredible voice, a touch of class is given to every special occasion including weddings. Her music pays homage to the first ladies and gentlemen of jazz performing all the classics by the likes of Ella  Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday and  Nina Simone. A range of services are offered and can be tailored to suit the occasion. Music sets  are ideally suited to the  ambience of  the wedding breakfast, arrival of guests, cocktails and canapés and  during photographs. Annelise can also perform later at the  wedding reception with a more upbeat swing and Rat Pack style in addition to or if preferred.  Annelise says: “Jazz music creates a classy, stylish atmosphere on a wedding day. From soft and romantic jazz songs to accompany the ceremony, to upbeat swing songs that will get people’s toes tapping and feet  moving – there’s something for everyone. I can help couples think about music sets, timings and can move locations during the day as I have portable equipment.” After booking Annelise, she will send along her repertoire so that couples can choose any songs they would particularly like. The musician is also happy to sing one song out of genre for the first dance with prior notice. Recent wedding couple Bridie and Peter Masterson from Ashford who booked Annelise says: “Thank you for singing at our wedding on Saturday...our guests absolutely loved it! Would highly recommend” If couples wish to booked directly, a 10 per cent discount is given and early booking is  advisable, especially for weekend weddings in June, July and August.  For more contact   info@annelisemolloy.com   or visit:  www.annelisemolloy.com Did someone say entertainment? Classical Crossover Artist Gemma Turner has been performing at weddings and special events for more than 15 years. Her wealth of knowledge and experience not only in singing but in understanding the importance of every event has led Gemma to be one of the leading performers in the country.  Her professional career has included West End performances at The London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall along with a Nationwide Theatre Tour performing in some of the country’s finest theatres churches and concert halls. With singing styles including classical and opera arias to popular love ballads, her extensive repertoire list ranges from Schubert’s beautiful  Ave Maria  to Luciano Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma  to timeless love classics such as Eva Cassidy’s  Songbird  to Ed Sheeran’s latest hits. Gemma says, “During your wedding ceremony, I can sing as your guests are arriving and taking their seats, during the signing of the register and for the bridal entrance and exit. Your wedding ceremony is usually between 30 and 45 minutes long and I am happy to sing as many or as few songs as you would like during this time all included in the price. If you’re having a church wedding I can also lead the hymns for you throughout the service.” The company is fully self-contained with a sound system and orchestral backing tracks all included with the price. During the drinks reception a mixture of classical to contemporary as background music can be played whilst the photographs are being taken right up until the wedding breakfast. If couples are looking for something more for the wedding day, Bel Canto singing waiters can be provided to perform every style of music. Each member has had West End theatre experience and take pride on the ability to not only entertain guests but to put on a show that everyone will be talking about on their way home! For more information visit:  gemmaturner.co.uk