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Ottawa Wedding Violinist Cellist: Janice and Santiago

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Post published:October 20, 2012
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I just wanted to write and let you know how wonderful the music was at my wedding. I received countless compliments and my mother almost cried during Ave Maria! Thank you for your professionalism and your extraordinary gift of music! Kind regards, Janice, bride

A short while after this wedding ceremony, we received this wonderful note from the bride thanking us for the performance. Something that is important to mention regarding the selection of music, is that while many couples put a lot of thought into the processional song, it is often the song during the signing that will resonate to the greatest effect with the guests. The processional is exciting as the bride walks down the aisle, and while the music adds to that experience, truthfully, it’s all about the bride. The signing however has the bride and groom as well as the witnesses busy with the documents and leaves the guests a very nice moment for contemplation. So—music becomes very important, and when you have a great arrangement of a song as well as great performers and an extremely experienced and professional group of wedding musicians like Duo d’Amore, the signing (as well as the rest of the event) will sound amazing which no one will fail to notice and appreciate.

Bride Processional: Pachelbel Canon

Signing: Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria

Recessional: Mendelssohn Wedding March

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Bonnie and Marco’s wedding ceremony at the Chapel of the Old Mill Toronto, violin and cello duo, October 20, 2012, Toronto ON

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Post published:October 19, 2012
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“I just wanted to send you a quick email and thank you so much for the exquisite string duet at our wedding on October 20th. It was absolutely perfect and all of our guests were raving about how beautiful the music was. Thank you also for all of your help coordinating everything leading up to the wedding. I really appreciate your patience and helpful suggestions along the way.” Thanks again, Bonnie, bride

The chapel of the Old Mill Toronto is a candle lit version of a 16^th century chapel, and is exquisite to look at and also to perform in. We often perform here for wedding ceremonies and we always enjoy performing in this space with it’s well balanced acoustic. For Bonnie and Marco’s ceremony, we performed Pachelbel Canon for the processional, which is a very classic choice and one that we like to recommend as it just works so well. The signing music was the famous Arioso by JS Bach, also an excellent choice, as the signing portion of the ceremony is a great time for introspection, and reflection. This piece suited that mood. Finally for the recessional as the bride and groom walked down the aisle, our violinist and cellist launched into a more modern vein with All You Need is Love by the Beatles.

Processional: Pachelbel Canon
Signing: Bach Arioso
Recessional: Beatles All You Need Is Love

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Shannon and Scott’s wedding ceremony at the chapel of the Old Mill Toronto, October 13, 2012, violin and cello duo, Toronto ON

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Post published:October 13, 2012
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“We hired Duo d'Amore a sting duo for our wedding at the Old Mill chapel on October 13. The musician's were absolutely amazing!! I can not even express the feeling I had when I heard our wedding song coming down the isle. It brought tears to my eyes. It was absolutely perfect. We picked three custom songs. Nine inch nails - A warm place, Metallica - Nothing else matters, and Foo Fighters- Everlong. The arrangements of these songs, were so beautiful, and fit each part of our ceremony wonderfully. The musicians were on time, dressed appropriately, and were very professional. I wish we had more time to visit with them after the ceremony to express our gratitude for their amazing work.” Shannon, bride

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Rossano and Ana’s wedding ceremony at Madonna della Risurrezione Church, October 13, 2012, violin and cello duo, Ottawa ON

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Post published:October 13, 2012
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“Thank you – the musicians were prompt, friendly, and the music was beautiful. Thank you again for your assistance on such short notice.” Bride and groom

Our violinist and cellist performed an inspiring selection of traditional classic wedding music for a catholic ceremony at the beautiful Madonna della Risurezione church in Ottawa. While we often perform at the front of the Church, in this case we performed on the balcony level. This is also a great option, as it can be quite a surprise for the guests when the music starts! Playing from the balcony also creates a particular quality of sound, aided by the church’s acoustics where the sound seems to move around the building and almost float down to the guests below. It is really remarkable, and works best with songs selections like Ave Maria and the Wagner and Mendelssohn wedding marches.

Bridesmaids Processional: Trumpet Voluntary
Bride: Wagner Wedding March
Signing: Schubert Ave Maria
Recessional Mendelssohn Wedding March
As guests exit: Mouret Rondeau

Wedding venue and Image: Madonne della Risurezzione

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Kristin and Jamie’s wedding ceremony and reception at the Rosewater restaurant, October 13, 2012, violin and cello duo, Toronto ON

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Post published:October 13, 2012
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“I just wanted to send you a note thanking you and the musicians who performed on my wedding day. They were FANTASTIC - I heard such great compliments about their music. Clair De Lune and the Beatles "Love" both sounded so beautiful. Everything sounded perfect. Thank you again, it was wonderful working with you.“Kristin, bride

This couple chose a great mix of music—starting with classical music from the baroque period to set the tone of the event during the bridesmaids and bridal processional. The signing music moved ahead to the romantic period with Claude Debussy’s Claire de Lune—a piano piece arranged for the violin and cello duo. As it is soft and flowing it worked very well during the contemplative signing of the register. As the couple exited the Rosewater room, the violinist and cellist performed the bright and contemporary All you Need is Love by the Beatles, and to round out the wedding, performed two pieces by Handel that juxtaposed the Beatles in a great way, as both of these songs are quite loud, upbeat and fun.

Processionals: Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria and Bach: Air

Signing: Debussy: Claire de Lune

Recessional: All you Need is Love

Guests exit: Handel La Rejouissance and Hornpipe

Photographer: A Simple Photograph

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Vicki and Justin’s wedding at Cave Springs Vineyard, October 12, 2012, violin and cello duo, Cave Springs, Jordan ON

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Post published:October 12, 2012
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Fall wedding ceremonies can be spectacular, especially when the weather cooperates. This wedding was lovely, and it’s certainly a wonderful time to be in wine country, as even more than spring time, the fall brings a sense of excitement, and the vineyard has never looked prettier or more tidy, as pruning has begun, much of the harvest is over (except for late harvest and ice wines) and already some of the red wines are in barrel fermenting. Back to this wedding: the ceremony was lovely and we particularly (as well as the guests) enjoyed Vicki and Justin’s wedding ceremony music selections. The ceremony music choices were all classical and highlighted some incredible baroque music by French and English composers (Charpentier and Purcell) as well as German (Bach and Handel) and an arrangement or reconfiguring of a work by Bach, but by the French Romantic composer Charles Gounod. The overall effect was incredible.

Bridesmaids: Processional: Charpentier: Prelude from Te Deum

Bride: Purcell Trumpet Tune

Signing: Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria

Recessional: Handel: La Rejouissance

Wedding Planner: Sharon Kay Grenier, Inn on the Twenty

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Rebeca and Edwards’s wedding at Westdale United Church, Sunday September 30, 2012, violin and cello duo, Hamilton ON

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Post published:September 30, 2012
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“Wow! What can I say! You and your partner were amazing at our ceremony! Even though my bridesmaids got over zealous and walked in early to the wrong song, you guys made it work! I walked in to the exact right part of Canon in D that I asked for! Thank you so much for being flexible and so on the ball.
You both looked amazing and sounded even better. We have received lots of positive comments about your performance. We can't thank you enough!” Rebeca and Ed

This was our first time performing at the Westdale United Church in a beautiful area of Hamilton. Rebeca and Ed’s wedding was straightforward with music at all the normal spots: processional, signing and recessional, and of course as the guests were arriving and exiting at the end of the ceremony. However, there was one twist that they arranged for—having us perform a different and extra song (Butterfly Waltz) as the grandparents were being seated and the groom and groomsmen walked I at the start of the ceremony. We were happy to oblige, as it is always fun and exciting when we can accommodate special requests, as our hard work helps to make the ceremony unique and special for the bride and groom, and memorable for the guests.

Groomsmen: Butterfly Waltz

Bride: Pachelbel Canon

Signing: Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s desiring

Recessional: Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary

Photo Source: www.weddinggirl.ca

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Deanne and Michael’s wedding at the Ancaster Old Mill, September 29, 2012, violin and cello duo, Ancaster, ON

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Post published:September 29, 2012
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It was nice to be back at the Ancaster Mill for this gorgeous wedding ceremony, held outdoors at the Mill. Our clients selected wonderful music to accompany and highlight different parts of their ceremony, and as this wedding took place outdoors near a babbling brook, the water also played an interesting part in creating lovely ambience and a sense of timelessness. Our violinist and cellist started performing as the guests were being seated 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony,. This gave guests some time to chat before sitting down and taking their places, prior to the start of the wedding. As the mothers walked up the aisle the strings performed Bach’s Arioso—a lovely way to start the event. As the bride approached we switched to Pachelbel canon for her walk down the aisle. After the vows and the kiss, the signing took place, and as the register was being signed by the couple, witnesses and officiant, our ensemble played Vivaldi Winter from the Four seasons. As the couple exited after being pronounced as husband and wife, Duo d’Amore performed Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary.

Seating of parents: Bach Arioso

Processional: Pachelbel Canon

Signing: Vivaldi Winter from the Four Seasons

Recessional: Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary

Photographer: Keepsake Photography

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Anna and Rob’s wedding ceremony and reception at Belcroft Estates, Sunday September 30, 2012, string trio, Gilford ON

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Post published:September 29, 2012
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Our string trio performed at a gorgeous wedding ceremony at Belcroft Estates on September 30, 2012. I should also mention that we had a wonderfully easy time speaking with the clients and helping them to plan the music at the wedding, as they had a clear idea of what they wanted and we gave them a fantastic performance. Here is the outline of the wedding ceremony and some of the choices they made.

Wedding Ceremony:

Processional for the priest, groomsmen and groom: Rocky Theme

Processional of flower girl, ring bearer, two bridesmaids: Pachelbel's Canon in D
Bride Processional: Wagner's Bridal Chorus
Signing: Bach's Jesu, Joy of a man's desiring, and Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (opening of 1^st mvt) and Bach Minuet in G

Recessional: The Verve's Bittersweet symphony

Cocktail hour:

Metallica - nothing else matters
Elvis - Can't help falling in love with you
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Beatles - All you need is love
John Lennon - Imagine
One republic - Secrets
Unchained melody
Coldplay - Viva la Vida
Louis Armstrong - Wonderful world
Eric Clapton - Wonderful tonight
Top gun Theme song
Teleman - Presto
H. Purcell - Trumpet Voluntary
Clarke - Trumpet voluntary
Vivaldi - Four seasons spring
Handel - La Rejouissance

Venue: Belcroft Estates & Event Centre

Photographer: Sharp Weddings

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Ancaster Wedding String Quartet Rebecca and Steve

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Post published:September 28, 2012
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Stephanie ad James has a classically beautiful wedding ceremony held at the outdoor ceremony site at the Orchard View wedding and conference center in Ottawa. Prior to the start of the ceremony our violinist and cellist performed a selection of light classical music as guests were taking and taking their seats. When it was time to start the ceremony, the string duo started with the first of the bride and grooms music choices: Bach Air. This music was performed as the bridesmaids walked down the aisle. For the bride, we played Pachelbel Canon in D. The signing of the marriage register was set to Vivaldi’s Winter from the four seasons—a popular choice that works well for shorter signings. The recessional was Charpentier’s Prelude from Te Deum and rounded out a wonderful ceremony.

Location: Orchard View Wedding and Conference Centre

Dress: Morris Lee from Alliance

Shoes: Payless

Suits: Moore’s

Flowers: Flower Essence

Cake: Cakeland Creations

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Photographer and image credit: Melissa Johnston Photography

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