Christmas is a magical time.  A time to reflect, to give thanks, and to be grateful for all we have!

I have so much to be thankful for.  A love for music, a good husband and the ability to bring music to all my fans.

Thank you all for your support over the years.  I appreciate all of you!

Tatiana

Snow Angel Tatiana, plays violin

I am fortunate to be a part of many beautiful weddings.

Recent article in “The Knot” talks about how expensive weddings have become.  The average wedding 12 years ago was about $16,000.  Today, the average wedding is $35,000!  I certainly understand what a BIG day this is and how everything should be just right to memorialize this moment for ever.  However, if you have to go into debt to finance your wedding, perhaps this is not the best way to start a marriage.

Here are some tips you might want to consider if you want a beautiful wedding without spending a fortune.

• 1.  Set a realistic budget and stick to it.

• 2.  Give yourself a lot of time to plan your wedding.  There is a lot of preparation and coordination neccessary

• 3.  You are going to wear that beautiful wedding dress one time.  Does it have to cost $3,000?  There are a lot of places where you can find wedding dressses inexpensively.  A bride we recently met had a full length dazzling beaded wedding gown and looked like a million bucks.  She bought the wedding dress at Savers for $250.00.

• 4.  DJ, Ceremony Music, Photographers, Videographers – all wonderful to have but shop around.  The cheapest is not always the best but be sure you are getting what you are going to pay for.

• 5.  Wedding Planner.  A wedding planner sure can make things easier and help you plan the perfect wedding.  Maybe you have a girlfriend that would do this for you and you can compensate her for her efforts.  Who knows what you like better than her!

• 6.  Bridemaids and Groomsmen  Matching outfits and coordinated colors to match the wedding theme.  How many… etc.  It is difficult because you want all your besties to be in the wedding, but dont go broke trying to include everyone.  We were recently at a wedding with 9 bridesmaids and groomsmen.  Dont forget you have to buy a gift for all of these people.

• 7.  Venue is an important consideration as it is the backdrop to your wedding.  I have seen simple weddings in the mountains to lavish weddings at the Bellagio.  know what is most important to you and spend your money there and skimp a little in the other areas.

• 8.  Cocktail hour and Reception.  Cocktail hour is important for your guests while you have photos taken to capture this perfect event.  Don’t offer Open Bar.  Reception dinner is always a nice touch and fun for everyone – if it is in your budget.   If not, consider a more relaxed venue and appetizers.

• 9.  How big is your wedding invitation list?  Do you really need to invite aunt Beth that you haven’t seen or talked to in 8 years.  The size of your wedding is greatly going to dictate the cost of your wedding.  Typically we see 20 to 35 guests.  Some are 120 to 250 guests.  Depends on your budget.

• 10.  Honeymoon.  I have seen wedding couples spend so much on their wedding that they cant afford the honeymoon they wanted.  This is a shame.  The wedding lasts 20 minutes and 4 hours or so –  your special day with your family and friends is over.  A nice honeymoon goes on for days and can cement the new journey you and your spouse have set upon together.

Weddings are about commitment and memories.  Make yours realistic and memorial.

Let Tatiana help make your ceremony special

Summer means vacations, hot weather and lots of tourists to Las Vegas!

While we love the summer months, the holiday season is the best time of the year.  A time for friends and family to get together and plan great meals and entertainment.

Las Vegas Violinist is usually in great demand for the holidays. There are lots of parties, weddings now that there is cooler weather and corporate gatherings.

Adding violin or duet, trio or quartet to your next event will add that special touch that people will remember and talk about for months to come!

Call me, Terry Barone and lets discuss how “Las Vegas Violinist” can add that special touch you are looking for.

                                                                Terry (702) 682-5202

             Holidays are almost here! Add live violin music with backtrac to your next party!

The American tradition of Thanksgiving is nice holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving

I never experienced eating turkey before coming to America.  This year Terry has invited all his family to have dinner with us.  I am happy my husband is good cook because for me to cook a traditional Thanksgiving dinner would be almost impossible!  Better I serve borsch soup, vodka and Russian salad!  But that would not be American.

We have so much to be thankful for and to take time out to gather family together, to be grateful for all life has given us at such special occasion is best.

I wish all my friends, family and clients a warm “Happy Thanksgiving”  in English and Russian!

The Holidays are almost here! 

SMILE!

There will be lots of smiles on the faces of small children and lots of parties and shopping ahead.

Being from Russia, Halloween is a strange holiday that Americans celebrate.  I am not sure what’s the meaning of Halloween?

In Russia we have a lot of holidays and we always look for a reason to celebrate life, love, good fortune and happiness!  I think it is same here.

I am available for Parties!  Improve your holiday with violinist for your party.

BOO!

If you have private party or company get together, call me to discuss adding live music to your event.  I play classical of course but also contemporary and popular music.  For parties I add backtrack to the event to give a full sound.  Your guests will love it.  Check out my repertoire on my website.

Christmas is a favorite time of year and there are a lot of parties in town.  Consider booking early to make sure your date and time are secured.