San Diego, California -Everybody loves a wedding--especially a passionate, lively, beautiful Italian American one! That's why the San Diego-based Italian wedding and folkloristic band ROMAN HOLIDAY decided to create the ultimate Italian Wedding CD now available for purchase.
The CD features a complete "How To" booklet that takes the prospective bride and groom, wedding planner, or DJ step-by-step through an Italian American Wedding reception. The booklet describes each part of the reception itinerary and gives a history of the traditional song played at each segment, which corresponds to a listing on the CD track.
Selections include traditional songs to accompany the Grand Entrance/ Bridal Party Processional, the First Dance, the Father-Daughter Dance, the Mother-Son Dance, the Grand March, the Tarantella, the Cake Cutting and Money Dance. In addition, Italian wedding favorites such as "That's Amore," the "Chicken Dance," and "C'e' La Luna Mezza Mare" are included. The CD also includes selections of swing, mambo, and tango music and even gives an outline of how to dance the Tarantella , a definite "must do" at an Italian wedding.
"If you ask people what comes into mind when they think of an Italian American wedding, they'll mention the good food and all the fun they had dancing to the music," said Tony DiBona, band leader and producer of the Italian Wedding CD. "All the cherished Italian American traditions come together at a wedding celebration and the music is truly the heart and soul of the Italian wedding experience-after the food, of course!"
DiBona hopes to market the CD to couples of Italian American heritage who want to keep traditional customs alive but need a guide to help them along. Other potential markets include DJs and wedding planners across the country.
"We packaged the CD so that the DJ in Topeka or the wedding coordinator in Baton Rouge can produce an authentic Italian American wedding-- even if the closest Italian community is hundreds of miles away," said DiBona.
The CD will also make a perfect and memorable table favor for wedding guests, DiBona suggests, replacing the ubiquitous silver frames, coffee cups or candleholders often used as giveaways.
"If you are an Italian American and are planning a wedding reception around your heritage, this is the guide for you. And if you're neither Italian nor planning a wedding, we bet you'll still be moved to clap your hands and move your feet when you listen to these lively and romantic songs," DiBona added.
The wedding industry is a $25 billion business, according to Bridal Guide Magazine's 2001 wedding/engagement survey. Ethnic weddings are rapidly gaining in popularity as more bridal couples turn to their heritage to create a dramatic and personalized themed wedding celebration.
The Italian Wedding CD is enjoying excellent sales at retail stores across the neation. It is available at all TOWER RECORDS stores and websites and on AMAZON.COM.
It can also be purchased securely on line (our recommendation) by clicking onto the website: http://www.cdbaby.com/romanholiday.
The ROMAN HOLIDAY show band, now in its thirteeth year, has performed for festivals and corporate events in cities across the country and has appeared in several Hollywood films. Their lively and colorful show includes a wide repertoire of Italian-style music and dance.
Contact: Giovanna & Tony DiBona
619 283-1898
619 993-9550 cell
e-mail: ROMAN HOLIDAY