There are a lot of reasons we love playing music for weddings. But if we had to choose a favorite, it might be participating in so many the great stories.

Recently, we got to help a pair of high school sweethearts tie the knot at a Masquerade!

Ashley and Patrick have known each other for a long time. They met when they were just in hight school, taking classes in computer science.

When it came time to head off to college, they went their separate ways, Patrick to UT and Ashley to UTSA. But that bond forged over pixels and keyboards remained strong, and they officially became a couple their sophomore year.

Ashley and Patrick love to travel, and it was during a trip to Italy that everything changed. After seeing the classical art in Florence, they headed the canals of Venice to take in Carnivale. They watched a delightful costume contest and then spent some time wandering around on a bridge where they could get a lovely view of the City of Masks.

It was there on the bridge that...

Part of why we really love taking a very personable approach to helping people plan their wedding music is we get to be inspired by their story.  Kenda and Clai's is one that it teaches us about how love and commitment can withstand the test of time and distance.  We hope their story is inspiring for you!

Kenda and Clai met on their high school debate team in South East Texas.  They pursued their love of debate through college, competing nationally.  After college and law school in North Carolina, Clai moved to Dallas to pursue his career, while Kenda moved to DC to pursue her masters at Georgetown University and begin her career in international development.  Eventually, Clai's career took him to London.  Coincidentally, Kenda passed through London for a book launch, after writing a few chapters in a book. They met up again and started dating within 24 hours.  

"If it's meant to be, it is possible."

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Shanna and Thomas Hunter are dear friends of Terra Vista Strings. Their story is an inspiration for why we do what we do!

It Began With a Wink

Thomas was a professional chef was working at Arro, a modern French restaurant in Austin when he decided to go in a different direction.  He hatched a plan with a friend to move from Austin to North Carolina to start a restaurant of their own.

Although he had other plans, a friend convinced him to move his going away party to the Parish, a music venue on 6th St. in Austin, TX.  It was a good thing he did!

Although it is normally a packed club, the Parish was quiet that night. As Thomas walked past a group of friends sitting by the bar, he was caught off guard when a cute brunette winked at him. That brunette was Shanna.

Sitting nearby was a mutual friend. Thomas got a quick introduction, and they spent the next three hours immersed in conversation.

The following morning, Shanna asked, “Why do you have to move...

Part of why we love our work at Terra Vista Strings is that we get to play a small part in so many beautiful love stories!

A recent favorite is McKenna Robinson and Landon Rowlett.

McKenna and Landon met at Texas Tech University in 2011 through the Wesley Foundation, a Methodist outreach program that teaches leadership and ministry. McKenna grew up in the Austin suburb of Pflugerville and Landon grew up in Sweetwater, TX.

They had been dating for a short time when they visited Landon’s family ranch. Staring up at the stars in the big Texas sky, they realized they were meant for each other. It was May 2014 on another star-filled night, this time at McDonald Observatory, that Landon asked McKenna to marry him.

Choosing Great Wedding Music

As they were starting to think about their wedding, they attended a friend’s wedding ceremony on Lake Travis. There was a small ensemble playing contemporary music chosen specifically for the wedding. The guests seemed excited and...