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Welcome, welcome. After I posted a long post of pictures from our wedding last week (the post was last week; the wedding was a year ago), my mom’s first comment was, “You should upload some videos of the singing from your reception!” I thought that was a great idea because the singing was basically my favorite part about the wedding (other than getting married, of course, but honestly I remember the singing more than the ceremony itself 😛 ) and I think you’ll enjoy it too!
Click here to see the wedding picture post!
I’ve also included some more snapshots from the reception, because y’all seem to like pictures, and what’s a blog post without pictures? If you want to read more of the story behind our wedding, you can read that in last week’s post.
The photos in this post were taken by Creatively Captured Photography by Abigail and Abigail Faith Photos. I believe the videos were taken by my mom on her cell phone. There was another song done by the youth from my church, but unfortunately I didn’t get a video of it!
If you want to see a teensy snippet of the ceremony (which had more beautiful music), you can find that in a vlog by Myron Eby that I shared in THIS POST about setting up house after we got married.
I’ve embedded all the videos into this blog post for your convenience, but if they don’t play correctly for you for some reason you can access them all in my wedding playlist on YouTube.
These videos are all from the open mic portion of our reception after everyone was done eating. People could come up and tell stories about us, give words of blessing and encouragement, or sing!
Ryan, his dad, 4 brothers, and cousin Justin sang “A New Name in Glory” (Miles). I’ve dubbed them “The Burkholder Boys” and I think they should go on tour.
“Prayer of Thankful Praise” (Hal H. Hopson) is sung every year at the close of Shenandoah Christian Music Camp’s program, and alumni are always invited to join that year’s campers to sing. Since so many of the people attending our wedding had been to music camp, we invited everyone up around the bridal table to sing this song at our reception. (You can purchase sheet music for this song here.)
Danke Schön (A Thank You Song) arranged by Lyle Stutzman is a song that Aspire Ensemble used in South Africa as our “thank you song” when people fed us meals or snacks or otherwise accommodated us. My ensemble friends sang it at our wedding reception to say thank you for the meal. (You can purchase sheet music through Lyle’s website here.)
“Bow the Knee” – This song by Ron Hamilton was one of our most requested songs on the trip we took to South Africa so we definitely had it memorized by the end of several weeks!
Want to go back and read the rest of the story?
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The Love Story (Part 1)
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The Love Story (Part 2)
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Pre-Wedding Life Update
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Setting up House!
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A Change of Identity
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Diane Macdonald says
You are blessed and a blessing. God bless you. Love your story. Thanks for sharing. 💞
Jean Baumann says
Briana,
I just have to ask- did you have Blue Bell ice cream at your wedding reception?
Briana Thomas Burkholder says
Yes, we did. 🙂 I wanted something a little higher quality than the typical vanilla ice cream cups.
Christi Magnuson says
What a beautiful couple you guys make! Congratulations on your marriage — it is such a blessing. And of course, God uses it in so many ways to mold and “teach” us — Lol 🙂 Thanks for sharing your photos with us!
Gail says
The songs are beautiful. Songs of praise to the one who brought you together – perfect. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Blessings,
GG
Northernmama says
Beautiful music and photos. Lovely. Was a lot like my wedding. We had very similar receptions. Wedding photos are a treasure.
Beth Nelson says
Are you Mininite? Very pretty wedding party.
Briana Thomas Burkholder says
Mennonite? Yes. 🙂 But a Christian most importantly!
Linda Sheets says
Thank you and Ryan for sharing the wedding photos for those of us that could not be there. Beautiful ceremony / reception. I know you felt the presence of God
Donna Landers says
WOW! I agree the Burkholder Boys should go on tour! They sound great!
Thanks for sharing.
Briana Thomas Burkholder says
Aren’t they, though?? 😉 I feel very blessed to have married into a family that enjoys singing!
Jennifer Foster says
That was so lovely! Thank you for sharing your wedding and the beautiful singing with all of us.
Marla Berry says
Thank you for sharing. The songs were beautiful. Very happy for you and Ryan!
Heather says
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!
marjorie shetler says
I think your lent deal is great !!Even if we re not catholic self denial never hurts us Its the results of being a christian !!!!
Mary says
Beautiful music!
Deanna L Paine says
How lovely! Beautiful singing! Congratulations on your new life together!
Melinda Baros says
Hi Briana,
I was introduced to your wonderful recipes through THM, but I love your blog and who you are even more! I especially love the wonderful musical singing tradition in your family and your culture. It speaks to my heart! I happened to click on your multi-track of “O Love that Will Not Let Me Go” – it was beautiful! I sing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Maybe you have heard of this choir? It is truly a dream to be singing with them. And wouldn’t you know it, we are singing “O Love that Will Not Let Me Go” on this Sunday’s television/radio broadcast: “Music and the Spoken Word!” I love love love this piece. I’d love for you to hear us sing it and let me know what you think! If you have time, you can stream it live at 9:30AM at https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/music…/music-and-the-spoken-word-live.html
From one singing kindred-spirit to another, have a wonderful week, and if you are ever in Salt Lake City, let me know – I’d love to invite you to sing with us as a guest at one of our rehearsals!
–Melinda
Briana Thomas Burkholder says
Thanks for your comment, Melinda! Ah yes, that is one of my favorite songs. The story behind it is just incredible. I don’t know that there are many choral music fans who aren’t aware of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! 😉 I’m always amazed at the great sound they get from such a large group of people (often large choirs can sound muddy and indistinct).
Leighanne says
So very beautiful! Thank you for sharing. It is such a blessing to hear such praises to our Lord and savior♥️
Teresa says
Such beautiful music for your wedding day! Thank you for sharing these lovely numbers with us! I listened to them using your YouTube playlist.
Crystal Conrad-Kauffman says
So beautiful…thank you for sharing these wonderful, intimate, beautiful songs with us, Briana…what a blessing…