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The Summit Wedded Bliss
- Orlando, FL
- Wedding Officiant
- Travels nationwide
- $500 & up
Overview
The Summit Wedded Bliss is a character driven Wedding Officiant, performing ceremonial duties for themed weddings and vow renewals. If you have the imagination to make your special event, even more special, then give us a call to discuss...from Presidents to Pirates, we may have it!!!
Eric Richardson is the owner of The Summit Tribute Group, LLC, and also performs tributes to the legendary Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck (Atticus Finch), Harrison Ford (Solo, Jones), Geoffrey Rush (Barbossa), Salvador Dali, P.T. Barnum, Presidents Lincoln, Washington, FDR, Reagan... and CSA President Jefferson Davis!
Also providing "Rat Pack"-style entertainment, with trax, just piano, or Big Band
3 Reviews
Eric was easy to communicate with, kept up with our coordinator, was kind and exactly what we were hoping for. My wife and I are mixed religions (Catholic/Muslim), and decided to host a formal, non denominational outdoor ceremony. Eric has a powerful voice and could be heard by all sixty of our guest without any electronics needed. Eric made it to our rehearsal on time, performed the ceremony as himself, and officiated our ceremony without a hitch. Eric became part of the family, stayed for our reception, chatted and danced with our guest and ended the night with a few songs as Dean Martin. 10/10. Bravo.
Wedding Officiant
Response from The Summit Wedded Bliss:
You are most kind, Steven, and your "endorsement" is greatly appreciated! Best wishes to you and your beautiful bride, for a long and happy marriage...and please thank your wonderful families for their generous hospitality!!!
Regards,
Eric
Eric Richardson impersonating Dean Martin for my Mother's 93rd Birthay was spot on! His performance could not have been better with a voice, if you closed your eyes, that transcended you back in time. 10 stars rather than 5, don't hesitate in hiring him, you will not be disappointed!!!
Eric goes above and beyond to make both the memory and experience unforgettably perfect!!
Impersonator
Response from The Summit Wedded Bliss:
Singing for your lovely Mother, was a true honor, Patricia…Thank you so much!!!
Thanks again for making this a truly personalized and memorable Mother's Day gift!
Singing Telegram
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 & up
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability through K&K
Unions: SAG-AFTRA, AEA
What to Expect
ERIC RICHARDSON now owns a whole "company of characters” for hire, THE SUMMIT TRIBUTE GROUP, LLC, including DEAN MARTIN and FRANK SINATRA, GREGORY PECK (as “Atticus Finch”, “Gen. Douglas MacArthur”, “Abraham Lincoln”), GEOFFREY RUSH (as "Capt. Hector Barbossa"), and
POTUS: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN", "RONALD REAGAN", "FDR" (w/ wheelchair), and "GEORGE WASHINGTON" (as General OR President) Others available: "F. S. KEY", and "SALVADOR DALI"…
Still in my fertile imagination, and soon to be available: THOMAS JEFFERSON, GEN. "STONEWALL JACKSON, SGT. ALVIN YORK, ALAN RICKMAN (as "Professor Snape"), HARRISON FORD (as "Han Solo"), ELVIS (Blue Hawaiian version), and KURT RUSSELL (as "Santa Claus")
So, if you're planning a themed wedding ceremony or vow renewal? … Choose THE SUMMIT WEDDED BLISS, and select any of the above to officiate your memorable event! (Ordained by Universal Life Church)
About
Eric is an actor, vocalist, and overall master of "character", having played diverse roles ranging from Fagin in "Oliver" to Sky Masterson in "Guys & Dolls". He has even recreated Gregory Peck's Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird", (was the seed then planted for my future aspirations?) As a graduate of The American Musical & Dramatics Academy (NYC campus), Eric gained the tools necessary for his future successes in character development, as did his two year experience as Swing and U/S, for the 2nd National Touring Co. of the Broadway mega-hit "Annie". Having appeared in numerous roles on stage, in film and TV, Eric's approach to any character lies in the detail, which makes every one of his characters unique and whole. As a great fan of Dean Martin, Eric's pursuit of Dino's essential being is on-going and most rewarding. (Please note, that while Dino carries a glass and/or an unlit cigarette in his act, real alcohol is never permitted on my stage!)
While Eric has long been able to sing Dean's signature, "Everybody Loves Somebody", his immersion into "The King of Cool" himself, is a rather recent occurrence. In September, 2008, he attended the Sunburst Convention of Tribute Artists to "test the waters", at the strong suggestion of his wonderful wife, Patty. That success in Florida on only two weeks of prep, led to his first gig in Kansas City, at the KC Power & Light District's (central time zone) version of Dick Clark's "Rockin' New Year's Eve". Eric then teamed up with a "Jerry Lewis", and booked many great gigs as a Martin and Lewis Tribute, "The Crooner & The Comic". Their success led them to an invitation to perform at the 2009 Dean Martin Festival, which is held annually in Dino's hometown of Steubenville, Ohio. As a solo act, Eric was honored in 2012, receiving the "Classic Crooner" Reel Award, for his performance of "Dean Martin", at the 21st Annual Celebrity Impersonators Convention, held at the Golden Nugget Resort & Casino in Las Vegas!!!
Eric next added "Gregory Peck" to his tribute lineup!!! Currently appearing as his Abraham Lincoln ("The Blue & The Grey"), Gen. Douglas MacArthur ("MacArthur"), and Atticus Finch ("To Kill a Mockingbird")! In fact, he was brought to Miss Harper Lee's hometown of Monroeville, Alabama celebrate the release of her new book, "Go Set A Watchman"…and even participated in the first public reading, in the historic County Courthouse Museum (the same room as modeled in the classic film!). I was Eric's success with Peck's version of Lincoln, which led to his "Tributes to the P.O.T.U.S.", giving him the opportunity to present Ronald Reagan, F. D. R., and George Washington (as General, too!).
Based on an inquiry from a bride-to-be in Florida, Eric consented to perform her wedding ceremony as an infamous pirate captain! After seven months of R&D, his tribute to the work of Geoffrey Rush as Capt. Hector Barbossa, was "born". Now under the heading of The Summit Wedded Bliss, many choices are available for themed wedding and vow renewal officiants (ULC ordained), using any of the "characters" that The Summit Tribute Group can provide…even some yet to be created, so let your imagination run wild and make your event memorable!!!
On September 12, 2014, to help celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, Eric rolled out TSTG's tribute to Francis Scott Key, and was honored to sing our National Anthem at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards! So if you need a suitable opening presentation for your event, please give us a call!!!
With all due respect to his Pallies that tribute Connery, Craig, Brosnan, et al; Eric has added James Bond to his list with The Summit Tribute Group! Eric even bears a resemblance to Pierce Brosnan!!! So, if you need a 007 (or 007&7, Matt Helm!) for your event in the Baltimore/Washington DC area…
And the journey continues… The latest addition to "The Group" is Eric's vision of the great surrealist, Salvador Dali!!! ("Hello Dali!") Now THIS should be interesting…SURREALLY!!!
Numerous opportunities and projects are on the horizon, so stay tuned, Pallies!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
March 31, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dean Martin - Clearwater, FL |
March 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dean Martin - Jacksonville, FL |
March 24, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dean Martin, Davenport, FL |
March 18, 2023 • 11:30am - 2:30pm | Abraham Lincoln, Limerick, PA |
February 18, 2023 • All-day event | 2nd Annual Rat Pack Gala, Bay City, MI |
December 30, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
April 09, 2022 • 9:30pm - 11:00pm | Dino - Fundraiser Gala, Harford County, MD |
April 09, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Dino - Retirement Community, Pikesville, MD |
April 08, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Dino - Birthday Celbration |
April 07, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Dino Rehearsal w/ Shades of Blue Orchestra |
March 26, 2022 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Rat Pack/Jacksonville, Florida |
March 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Rat Pack/Bradenton, Florida |
March 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Abraham Lincoln-Cape Coral, Florida |
March 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 03, 2022 • 3:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino, Jacksonville, FL |
May 21, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday Party |
February 11, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Birthday Party |
May 29, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Virtual Event |
May 10, 2020 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
December 31, 2019 • 10:00pm - 11:00pm | New Year's Party |
July 13, 2019 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | End Family vacation at DCL, McHenry, MD |
July 06, 2019 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Begin Family vacation at DCL, McHenry, MD |
June 30, 2019 • 9:00am - 3:00pm | A. Lincoln at Public Event, Quarryville, PA |
June 29, 2019 • 9:00am - 3:00pm | A. Lincoln at Public Event, Quarryville, PA |
May 25, 2019 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | A. Lincoln w/ F. Douglass, Harrisonburg, VA |
May 16, 2019 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | A. Lincoln w/ F. Douglass, Suffolk, VA |
April 27, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino w/ Bobby Darin (public), Luray, VA |
April 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino at Private Party, Baltimore, MD |
April 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino w/ Rat Pack (public), Newtown Square, PA |
March 30, 2019 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino in "JUDY" (public musical), Wilmington, DE |
March 29, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino in "JUDY" (public musical), Wilmington, DE |
March 23, 2019 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino in "JUDY" (public musical), Wilmington, DE |
March 22, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino in "JUDY" (public musical), Wilmington, DE |
March 17, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Begin "JUDY" rehearsal week |
March 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dino w/ Rat Pack (public), Apopka, FL |
March 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dino at Private Party, Perry Hall, MD |
March 09, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | F.S. Key sings Natl. Anthem, Philadelphia, PA |
March 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dino at Public Event, Dover, DE |
February 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dino w/ Rat Pack, Ft. Meyers, FL |
February 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Abraham Lincoln at Gala, Cape Coral, FL |
February 14, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Dino Valentine Party, Bethlehem, PA |
February 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Dino- Private Party, Abingdon, MD |
February 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Thomas Jefferson reading DoI, Washington, DC |
February 01, 2019 • 10:00pm - 11:45pm | Rat Pack- Washington Hilton, DC |
January 26, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dino- Bday Party, Winchester, VA |
January 11, 2019 • 9:00am - 5:00pm | Dino- MC Showcase, Sebring, FL |
January 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dino- Bday Party, Burtonsville, MD |
December 31, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Dino- NYE Party, Melbourne Beach, FL |
November 04, 2017 • 11:00am - 11:00pm | Amanda & Ben's Wedding Officiant, Bradenton, FL |
May 26, 2017 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | POTC5 "meet & greet", Regal Cinemas/Bel Air |
April 28, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Privateer Party "meet & greet", Annapolis MD |
December 31, 1969 | Dino |
December 31, 1969 | Sinatra at CLV, Westminster, MD |
December 31, 1969 | Sinatra at CLV, Westminster, MD |
December 31, 1969 | Dino at Main St. Cigar, Bel Air, MD |
December 31, 1969 | Dino, Main Street Cigar, Bel Air, MD |