Marco Island Weddings

Ted Knight and the World's Smallest Big Band played for a wedding at the Marco Island Yacht Club. The second-floor banquet room offered a picturesque view of the Gulf, the bridge to the mainland, and the many boats at anchor.

The bride, a catering professional with the Hyatt Grand in Washington, DC, was specific in her musical requests - "plenty of Sinatra and Ellington, and no YMCA" -, and Ted was glad to oblige with a mix that included songs like "Don't Get Around Much Any More” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”

When a little girl asked for something fast so she could dance with her daddy, Ted packed the dance floor with “In the Mood.” Requests for “Margaritaville,” "Volare" and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” were just as popular as “Stardust” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and everyone had fun.

At the end of the evening, the little girl gave each of the musicians a red rose, and later, an email from the bride left no doubt as to how she felt about her wedding band.

"We just have to let you know that the Ted Knight band completely made our reception last month! We knew the music would be great, but our expectations were blown away. As a catering manager in DC, I rarely see a band that can get every last guest onto the dance floor as you all did with our wedding...Please let me know if we can ever be of assistance in recommending your service to others!"

Ted's band has played for more weddings at the yacht club, adding vocalist Evelyn Russell. At one wedding, the Knight Music Trio also played chamber music for the wedding ceremony, and drummer Kevin Campfield added his vocal talents to the mix for the reception.

Marco Island is located near Naples in southwest Florida. [map]