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String Ensemble for Toronto Weddings. Christina and Rex's wedding at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto

String Ensemble for Toronto Weddings

Post author:duodamore
Post published:August 27, 2017
Post category:Ajax wedding musicians Blog Toronto and GTA Wedding Music wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Music Mississauga Wedding Planning Advice wedding string quartet Toronto
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This wedding was absolutely gorgeous in every way! Beautiful couple and venue, a fantastic wedding planner and photographer, and of course, fabulous wedding ceremony music, by Duo d’Amore string trio!

The music selections fit perfectly, and added a classic touch, and additional elegance to the intimate ceremony at the Shangri-la hotel in Toronto.

Processional

Pachelbel Canon in D for wedding party

Bach Wachet Auf (sleepers wake) for bride

Signing

Charpentier Prelude from Te Deum

Handel Hornpipe I from the Water Music

Recessional

Mendelssohn Wedding March

Wedding planner: Rebecca Chan Weddings

Photographer and Photo credit: Elizabeth in Love

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Toronto wedding violinist cellist

Post author:duodamore
Post published:May 19, 2017
Post category:Blog cocktail music string quartet Toronto and GTA Wedding Music wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions wedding string quartet Toronto
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Performing in the distillery district is always a treat, and this wedding and cocktail reception did not disappoint! The ceremony was short and sweet, with the following playlist, which was a little bit classical, a little bit pop and a whole lot of fun:

Processional: Pachelbel Canon in D

Signing: A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)

Recessional: Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)

Thanks to Alicia the photographer for the fantastic slideshow from the day: to

Wedding vendors:

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Alicia Thurston Photography – Photographer

Bloved Events – Wedding Planner

Pink Twig – Florist

Lea-Ann Belter – Wedding Gown

The DJ and Company – DJ

Arta Gallery – Ceremony

Archeo – Reception

Wedding Violin and Cello Duo: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Post author:duodamore
Post published:April 9, 2016
Post category:Blog Burlington Wedding Cellist Cambridge On wedding ceremony musicians Wedding Planning Advice

This wedding goes on record as one of the earliest that we have performed, as Kevin and Lesley were married at 8:30 in the morning! It was also very special, as it truly felt different from any other wedding. As well the venue was amazing. The ceremony took place in the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, and really should be experienced to be believed. What a great choice of venue. Now, on to our specialty—the music!

The ceremony was built around Disney music, and was exceptionally well chosen to suit the different moods and timings during the wedding. We have a great arrangement of several Disney songs from seven or eight films, and each song flows seamlessly into each other. This is what greeted guests as they entered, and it certainly created a wonderful atmosphere for everyone. At the start of the ceremony, the wedding party walked in to (the very appropriate) A Whole New World, and the bride followed with Tale as Old as Time from Beauty and the Beast. At the end of the wedding ceremony everyone walked out to the Imperial March from Star Wars, to conclude this beautiful early morning wedding.

Disney Medley - While guests are taking their seats.

A Whole New World - For Processional (Groom & Mother, Mother of the bride & Flower Girl, Best Lady, Bridesmaid and Maid of Honour)

Tale as Old as Time - Bride & Father

Imperial March - Recessional

Ceremony music Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge: Duo d’Amore-solos, violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets

Niagara Wedding Violinist Vineland Estates

Post author:duodamore
Post published:February 11, 2016
Post category:Blog Niagara Wedding Ceremony Music Wedding Cellist Niagara Wedding Quartet Niagara Wedding String Trio Niagara Wedding Violinist Niagara

Niagara Wedding Violinist Vineland Estates. Sheri and Stephen’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Vineland Estates Winery, May 8 2015

Wedding Violinist Cellist Kitchener: Michelle and JD

String Duo for Toronto Weddings

Post author:duodamore
Post published:February 11, 2016
Post category:Blog cocktail music string quartet Toronto and GTA Wedding Music Wedding Cellist Toronto wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Planning Advice wedding string quartet Toronto Wedding Strings Toronto Wedding Violinist Toronto

String Duo for Toronto Weddings. Megumi and Chris’ wedding and cocktail hour Auberge du Pommier, April 25. Live Violin and cello duo.

Ottawa Wedding String Quartet: Carol and Bohdan

Post author:duodamore
Post published:December 27, 2015
Post category:Blog Ottawa Wedding Music strings for wedding Ottawa Wedding String Duo Ottawa wedding string quartet Ottawa wedding violin cello ottawa

This was a beautiful Catholic ceremony, with very traditional selections. In the process of planning the music selections, the bride was going to have a singer that unfortunately could not make it to the ceremony, but luckily we were able to work something out, and performed an instrumental version of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.

We often perform in Catholic weddings, and were again excited to be a part of Carol and Bohdan’s wedding day. For other couples planning a Catholic wedding, or looking for ideas for song selections, here is the listing of what this beautiful couple chose. As always we were happy to use our years of experience to make sure the music began and ended at the right points, and the songs were tailored to fit what the bride and groom wanted, with input from the Church as well.

1- fiancée (accompanied by his sister) Clarke Trumpet Voluntary
2- wedding party (flower girls, ring bearer, bridemaids) Charpentier
Prelude from Te Deum
3- bride (accompanied by bride's mother) Pachelbel in Canon D

For the Signing

1- Hallelujah

For the Communion

1- Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
2- Bach Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake)

For the Recessional

1- Mouret Rondeau
2- Purcell Trumpet Tune

Photo credit: http://www.paroissejeanxxiii.ca/

Ceremony music Ottawa/Gatineau: Duo d’Amore-solos, violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets

Wedding Violinist Cellist Ancaster: Lauren and Abim

Wedding Musicians Toronto: Arta Gallery

Post author:duodamore
Post published:December 1, 2015
Post category:Blog Toronto and GTA Wedding Music Wedding Cellist Toronto wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions wedding string quartet Toronto Wedding Strings Toronto Wedding Violinist Toronto

This was such a beautiful wedding, held at Wedding Musicians Toronto: Arta Gallery. Tatiana + Jeff’s wedding at the Arta Gallery, October 17. Award winning Toronto/GTA string ensemble.

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Wedding Cello Player Toronto

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 18, 2015
Post category:Blog Toronto and GTA Wedding Music wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Wedding Planning Advice wedding string quartet Toronto

This wedding, held at the Gardiner Museum, was both modern and classic, in equal measure, both as an event in itself and musically. Music was very important to both Kyle’s and they chose a very unique and interesting collection of ceremony songs for their ceremony. As for the instruments, they also chose a unique selection: solo cello, which was quite a bold choice, but it worked very well with their song choices.

During the prelude, the very classical and romantic The Swan was performed. This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of music, written by the French composer Saint-Saens as part of a collection of works scored for various instruments, of which the Swan is one of the most famous components. You can read more about it here

Going from strength to strength, the processional was the prelude from Bach’s Cello suite number 1, and this piece is also a first class solo piece for the cello. During the signing of the register, the tone changed to embrace for contemporary music, with All I Ask of You being performed. And as the couple walked out during the triumphant recessional, the theme from Rhapsody in Blue was performed. All I can say is that we were so delighted to make Kyle and Kyle’s wedding memorable, tying the ceremony together with beautiful music.

Prelude: The Swan

Processional: Bach Cello Suite No 1

Signing: All I ask of you (Phantom of the Opera)

Recessional: Theme from Rhapsody in Blue

Photography and photo credit: MKPhotographics
Venue: Gardiner Museum
Suits: Gotstyle and Holt Renfrew
Macarons: Bobbette & Belle
Caterer: A La Carte Kitchen
Candy: Old Time Confections
Audio/Visual: Freeman Audio Visual
Graphic Design: Kyle Caven
Planner: Kyle Smith & his maid of honour
Flowers: Tory (maid of honour) & Shane Willsmith

Additional details and beautiful photos by MKPhototographics can be seen here

Wedding ceremony music Toronto: Duo d'Amore-string duos, trios and string quartets

Wedding Violinist Cellist Ensembles St Catharines ON

Wedding violinist cellist ensembles St Catharines

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 13, 2015
Post category:Blog Niagara Wedding Ceremony Music Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Wedding Planning Advice

This was a fantastic ceremony, and even the weather cooperated! It was Duo d’Amore’s first time performing at Rockway Vineyards, and everything went perfectly! The staff at the winery was friendly, and as it was quite warm the wedding was even outside which is quite a rare thing in October. Us being string players, with the colder weather and even more serious lower humidity can to terrible things (irreparable in some cases) to our expensive instruments, but this wedding worked out great!

For music the couple chose classical selections, including Bach Air and Pachelbel Canon for the processional. During the signing, a friend sang (which added a wonderful touch to the wedding) and our violin and cello duet performed once again for the recessional! What a wonderful wedding!

Photo credit: Rosetta Li Wedding Photography

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Wedding Violinist Waterloo Park: Nicole and Jay

Kitchener-Waterloo wedding ceremony violinist

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 11, 2015
Post category:Blog Kitchener-Waterloo Wedding Music String quartet wedding ensembles St. Jacobs ON Wedding Planning Advice

Fall wedding ceremonies are fantastic, and Maria and James wedding was no exception. The ceremony was held indoors at the Abraham Erb Grist Mill, right near Waterloo Park. We have performed here for over 10 years, and even though the venue is right in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, it always feels like you are in the country. The beautiful rich colours also make it a wonderful time for outdoor photos, as seen from the beautiful images by Hillier Photography.

Martha and James did a great job of choosing songs. It always amazes me when clients send me their music selections and I would not change a thing, and this was the case with the well-chosen selections. As the venue was small, the clients chose a solo violin player for the ceremony, which was a nice touch.

The processional was the much-loved classic, Pachelbel Canon, and this was used for the wedding party and the bride. The signing music was Bach Jesu Joy, and we often recommend this for the signing portion of the ceremony, as it is just the right length, and it helps that this has more of an upbeat feel to it, which looks forward to the recessional, which is typically faster in tempo. As the couple exited as husband and wife, Mouret Rondeau was performed, as this gave both a sense of excitement as well as a really nice classic feel to conclude the wedding ceremony. Congratulations!

Processional: Pachelbel Canon in D

Signing: Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

Recessional: Mouret Rondeau

Wedding ceremony music Waterloo/Kitchener: Duo d’Amore-solos, violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets

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