Watermelon Jolly Rancher Margarita 2 oz. (60ml) Watermelon Jolly Rancher Tequila 1 oz. (30ml) Lime Juice 1/2 oz. (15ml) Simple Syrup Garnish: Salt and Sugar Rim/Lime Wheel PREPARATION 1. Create jolly rancher tequila by dropping candies into a small bottle and filling with tequila. Allow to infuse overnight. 2. Rim edge of glass with lime […]
Wedding Officiant Spotlight: Linda Canino
Save the Date Music is privileged to work with weddings officiated by the amazing Linda Canino! Linda has over 40 years of experience in the ministry including world-wide mission work. Her Missions Diploma at the Stevens School of the Bible involved 10 years of intensive study of both the Old and New Testament. She has […]
Wedding Ideas: Alternate Guestbooks
Puzzle Guestbook Instead of signing a book, your wedding guests can sign a puzzle piece! After the celebrations, you and your partner can put the puzzle together. This alternative guestbook can be a cute and sentimental decoration on your wall as well. Photo Book A popular trend of modern weddings is […]
Venue Spotlight: Het Landuis
Het Landuis is a Pittsboro venue that is a 62 acre country home surrounded by scenic fields and woods. The property contains a main house and seven outbuildings. While the buildings were made in 1901, they have been restored with European flair and Dutch influences in the style. Style: country, rustic, Dutch What they have […]
Music History: Pachelbel’s Canon
Pachelbel’s Canon is one of the most popular pieces of wedding music, and possibly one of the most recognizable pieces of music today. Written by German composer Johann Pachelbel nearly 300 years ago, the music has gone through much history to reach to it’s present infamy. Question: What does “canon” refer to? A Canon (or […]
Venue Spotlight: Rigmor House
“Rigmor” translates from Danish to “rich mother,” which stands for how this venue gives off a sense of nurture and comfort. This Chapel Hill based venue offers outdoor views from a spacious wood lodge and beds for weekend-long rentals. Style: country, rustic, classical What they offer: The lodge has a big main room for ceremony’s […]
Discount for booking 2019 weddings
Take advantage of our special “early planning” discount! Receive $50 off from any of our services for 2019 weddings/events booked through March 31st.
Meet the Musicians: Christopher Royce
Save the Date Music is proud to have Chris Royce’s music skills on their team! Chris always loved music and at 12-years-old, he began to learn how to play folk songs on the guitar. “I learned how to play rock & pop songs from friends (Louie Louie!) and then got a Beatles song book & […]
Venue Spotlight: Cross + Main
Located in Youngsville, this property was built in the 1900s and restored to make itself known as a historic and southern style venue in 2014. Style: Southern, historic, rustic, vintage What they offer: The bare brick walls and hardwood floors of it’s Riddick Room are a popular place for wedding receptions or ceremonies. The […]
Military Discount Available for Musician Services
If you and/or your partner have served in the military, Save the Date Music offers 10% off the total price of our services for your wedding and/or reception! This discount is a permanent addition to our services with no time limit. Present your military ID as proof of service and the discount is yours! We […]