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Featured Member The Summit Wedded Bliss

The Summit Wedded Bliss

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5.0 
(3 reviews)
  • Orlando, FL
  • Wedding Officiant
  • Travels nationwide
  • $500 & up
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Mr. Lincoln ponders his Gettysburg Dedication Address

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Eric Richardson as Francis Scott Key at Oriole Park in Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

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Eric Richardson as the legendary, "Dean Martin"

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Lincoln commercial w/ Eric as "Abe"

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Everybody Loves Somebody
Eric Richardson
  • 1. Everybody Loves Somebody
  • 2. Sinatra Demo
  • 3. Volare- On An Evening In Roma
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Make it even MORE memorable!!!

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Eric as Presidents

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Eric as "Dean Martin"

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General George Washington

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President George Washington

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Gen. George Washington

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President Ronald Reagan

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Francis Scott Key & our Natl. Anthem

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A Tribute to Kurt Russell's "Santa Claus"

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General Douglas MacArthur

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Have drinks with "Dean Martin"

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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

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Steven A. • March 20, 2022

Kind hearted, timely, respectful.

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.

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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

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Patricia V. • May 22, 2021

Surprise Birthday Telegram

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!!

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Impersonator
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Response from The Summit Wedded Bliss:

Singing for your lovely Mother, was a true honor, Patricia…Thank you so much!!!

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Brigid D. • May 31, 2020

Perfect video concert for Mother's Day

Thanks again for making this a truly personalized and memorable Mother's Day gift!

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Singing Telegram
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Booking Info

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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

Wedding Officiant Actor Big Band Civil War Reenactment Corporate Entertainment Crooner Dean Martin Impersonator Educational Entertainment Frank Sinatra Impersonator Historical Character Impersonator Johnny Depp Impersonator Look-Alike Patriotic Entertainment Political Entertainment Rat Pack Tribute Show Santa Claus Singing Telegram Voice Actor

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

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