Blog Archives
The treasure trove of blogs. Every post that any member of our company has written can be found here in our archives. If you are looking for something in particular, it may be easier to use the search function from the main blog page or the blog map.
For those of you who like to scroll through endless pages, this is for you!
Rothschild Pavilion Weddings and Events Venue
The Rothschild Pavilion in Rothschild WI is one of those exceptionally versatile wedding venues that can accommodate absolutely anything and they proved it! Ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing were all covered flawlessly in what was a fantastic evening of...
Dueling Pianos Newsletter: Oct 2015
Happy Fall Y'all! sorry...let me try that again... October is here and F&F is finishing off a record setting wedding season. After averaging around 5 weddings per weekend, the team is changing gear for our upcoming holiday season and corporate...
Fresh(Men) at UNC Charlotte
As the cold weather as started to set in here in the great city of Chicago, I've found myself already looking back to the warm, wonderful, busy days of last summer, barely over, and I thought of my travels with Felix and Fingers. I just really love summer....
Abbey Station Surprises With Dueling Piano Wedding
Well... I shouldn't say this was a surprise, because they knew we were coming. They just didn't know exactly what to expect. Now that my dueling piano experience has accumulated a very large number of weddings, I can say with confidence that it was visibly clear to...
Meson Sabika: You Can’t “Tapas” This Wedding Venue!
Emily and I have played a TON of neat venues during our time with Felix and Fingers, but Meson Sabika hosted one of the coolest and most unique weddings we've ever been a part of. Located in downtown Naperville, this tapas restaurant has an AMAZING event space that...
Palos Country Club a Versatile Venue
In August, Greg and I played our first wedding at Palos Country Club in Orland Park, IL. We were performing for the ceremony as well as the reception, so we had a couple of different setup locations. Going into a wedding like that, we can try to prepare for setup by...
5 Hidden Tips For Selecting Your Wedding Venue
We have written several blogs about great venues that we've played at (compliments to our brides and grooms for their great selection in venues.) We know that selecting a wedding venue can be an enduring process. Because we've worked with many newlyweds through their...
Biltmore Country Club Hosts a Beautiful Wedding
Chris and I headed to Barrington last Saturday to help celebrate the marriage of Linda Bredrup and Steve Bricker, held at the historic Biltmore Country Club. This was our first time paying this club a visit, and we were blown away! From start to finish, it was an...
Sunset Festival Pianos!
Outdoor festivals. The smell of corndogs and gasoline, the screams of delighted children on fair rides, good wholesome family time with loved ones, and cold beer after spending time with family! This year at Lake in the Hills' Sunset Festival held in Sunset Park,...
Malfunction Junction Wedding in Paris!
Paris... Illinois, that is. Actually, it's on the border of Chrisman, IL but we were told Paris, and that has such a nice ring to it. What a fun name for a venue that sports a huge warehouse space with a country road flair. A wedding at Barrett Brothers Malfunction...
Super Hero Fundraising At The Jane Fargo Hotel
We get to play a lot of really amazing corporate events and weddings for Felix and Fingers, but fundraisers are always some of my favorites! It's great to work hand in hand with a group to help give back to a worthy cause, and this past weekend was no exception!...
The Best Star Wars Wedding Music
Most weddings involve lots of music, so I thought long and hard about some of the best music that a couple could use at a Star Wars Wedding. Star Wars Wedding Ceremony The only part of the Star Wars Wedding that I'll use actual Star Wars music from is the ceremony....