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Violinist Cellist String Ensembles Graydon Hall

Post author:duodamore
Post published:October 25, 2017
Post category:Awards and Accolades Blog cocktail music string quartet Special Events Toronto and GTA Wedding Music wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Wedding Music Mississauga Wedding Planning Advice wedding string quartet Toronto

This wedding at Graydon Hall was absolutely stunning, and we were honored to be a part of it. We had a really fun time talking about song selections for the ceremony, and we came up with an excellent grouping of songs to fit each part of the ceremony perfectly. The music was performed by Duo d’Amore’s string trio and we received many really nice comments from the guests.

Prelude:

What a wonderful world
Beyonce Halo
Nat king Cole unforgettable
Bette Midler the rose
Adele make you feel my love

Groomsmen entry: Somewhere over the rainbow

Bridal Party entry: 1000 years

Bride: Can't help falling in love with you

Signing
Leonard Cohen hallelujah
Josh groban the prayer

Processional
Beatles: all you need is love

PHOTOGRAPHY • Corina V. Photography, PLANNING • Karina Lemke, FLORAL AND DECOR DESIGN • Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, STATIONERY DESIGN • Anista Designs, HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST • Fancy Face Inc., GOWN • Bijou Bridal, SHOES • Jimmy Choo, JEWELLERY • David Yurman, FORMALWEAR • MADE Clothing, BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES • Amsale from Pearl Bridal House, ENGAGEMENT RING AND WEDDING BANDS • Diamondboi Designs, CAKE DESIGN • Sweet Celebrations, CHAIRS AND LOUNGE FURNITURE • Contemporary Furniture Rentals, CHAMPAGNE TROLLEY • Plate Occasions, WELCOME MIRROR • Love Forever Bespoke Wedding & Event Decor, LINENS, VENUE, AND CATERING • Graydon Hall Manor, VIDEOGRAPHY • James Frodyma, TRANSPORTATION • A Rolls Choice Wedding Ceremony Music Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and quartets

Wedding Violinist Cellist Victoria BC

Post author:duodamore
Post published:October 19, 2017
Post category:Blog Victoria BC wedding music Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Wedding Planning Advice
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Our string ensembles have had the pleasure of performing at Starling Lane Vineyard several times in the past, and we are happy to be back. Working with Alicia on choosing the music was a pleasure—one of the songs that she particularly wanted during the ceremony was Bridge over Troubled Water, and were extremely happy to be able to incorporate this songs during the ceremony. The signing portion was the perfect place to perform this song, and it was followed beautifully by the recessional music with concluded the ceremony sin such a lovely way.

Wedding ceremony music:

Bridesmaids Processional: Bach Air on the G-string

Bride Processional: Pachelbel Canon in D

Signing: Bridge Over Troubled Water and A Thousand Years

Recessional: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Vendors:

WEDDING VENUE: Starling Lane Vineyard Victoria BC www.starlinglanevineyard.comWEDDING COORDINATOR: Eva Satchell, Beauty Bride www.beautybride.caVIDEOGRAPHER: Cassie O’Neil, http://www.cassieoneil.comFLORIST: Linda Mimeault, Night Song Farm www.nightsongfarm.caCAKE ARTIST: Melissa, HappyDitty www.facebook.com/happydittyDJ: Paul Affleck, Request the Best www.facebook.com/requestthebestMAKE UP ARTIST: Kerryn Cooper, Heartwood & Co www.heartwoodandco.comHAIR SYLIST: Chau TrinhWEDDING GOWN STORE: Blush Bridal Boutique www.blushvictoria.comSEAMSTRESS: Lily Kennedy, paperdollhouse@hotmail.comDÉCOR RENTALS: Josephine Hoskins, Victoria Vintage China Rentals www.victoriavintagechinarentals.comCATERER: Sandy +Heather Chown, Wits End Catering www.witsendcatering.caSTRING DUO: Duo d’Amore, www.duodamore.comWEDDING COMMISIONAIRE: IAIN HOOEY marriagevows@shaw.ca

Niagara Wedding Musicians Pillar and Post

Post author:duodamore
Post published:October 15, 2017
Post category:Blog Niagara Wedding Ceremony Music Special Events Wedding Cellist Niagara Wedding Planning Advice Wedding String Trio Niagara Wedding Violinist Niagara
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This was such a beautiful day! We love performing at the Rose Garden as it is just so perfect for an outdoor wedding. Our string trio performed the following music and even added an additional recessional song to make the day even more special for the bride and groom.

Bridesmaids: Bach Air

Bride: Pachelbel Canon in D

Signing: Bach: Jesu Joy of Mans desiring

Recessional: Love Me Like You Do AND Wake Me Up

Vendors

Venue: Pillar and Post

Décor: Simply Beautiful Décor

Flowers: Roses and Twine

Music – Ceremony: Duo d’Amore

Candy Table: Candy by Katie

Cake: Sweet Celebrations

Music: Spirit of Sound

Officiant: Celebrating Life

Limousine: Royal Touch Limousine Service

Stationary: Oakville Paper Boutique

Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero

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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string ensemble violin cello duo performance at Whistle Bear Cambridge ON

Wedding string ensemble Cambridge ON

Post author:duodamore
Post published:April 23, 2017
Post category:Wedding Planning Advice
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Wow, what a beautiful day! Early summer weddings can be so fantastic, and this was no exception. In speaking with Stephanie and Matt, the couple came up with a fantastic list of songs, and we tweaked the order and number to get things just right for the ceremony. The playlist speaks for itself, and sounded amazing performed by the violinist and cellist.

Prelude:

Halo - Beyonce
Fix You-Coldplay
In My Life-Beatles
She - Costello
Hallellujah - Leonard Cohen
Stand By Me

Ceremony:

Wedding party: In my place - Coldplay
Bride Processional: Moon River
Signing: All I want is you - U2 and With Or Without You

Recessional: God Only knows - Beach Boys

Vendors:

Venue: Whistle Bear Golf Course

Photography: Lindsay Coulter

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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

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Wedding String Quartet Toronto: Rica and Philip at Le Select Bistro

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.

Wedding violinist cellist Cambridge ON

Post author:duodamore
Post published:January 30, 2016
Post category:Wedding Planning Advice

Ellis Chapel is a beautiful little church, tucked out of the way between Cambridge and Kitchener Waterloo in the country. Every time we perform here it is magical, in a peaceful way. This wedding started out with guests arriving to light classical music, which filled the chapel and made everyone feel welcome and at ease. The first part of the ceremony where there is a specific point to highlight music is when the bridesmaids and wedding party walk up the aisle and stand at either side of the bride and groom. For this (there was one bridesmaid) the violinist and cellist performed a great rendition of Christina Perri’s A Thousand Years, and transitioned into the brides walk down the aisle. After the vows comes the signing of the register and this is a great spot for more contemplative classical music, such as the Bach Gounod Ave Maria, which fits perfectly. As the ceremony concluded with the officiant pronouncing the couple as husband and wife, the exuberant La Réjouissance from the Royal Fireworks was performed amidst clapping and cheering from the guests.

Prelude: classical mix

Processional: A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Signing of the registry: Bach - Gounod Ave Maria

Recessional: Handel La Réjouissance from the Royal Fireworks

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Wedding violinist cellist Cambridge Mill

Post author:duodamore
Post published:November 26, 2015
Post category:Cambridge On wedding ceremony musicians cocktail music string quartet Other Special Events wedding cellist Toronto GTA Wedding Planning Advice

Melanie and Andrew were looking to create a fun, eclectic, yet still classically styled wedding with the music following suit.

We always want to ease guests into the wedding experience with beautiful prelude music—music that is not too upbeat but still have some movement and energy, though on the lighter side to make guests feel welcomed. For this the lovely couple chose pop selections such as Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, Don’t You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia and A Thousand Years by Christina Perri to be performed.

Once the ceremony was about to start, the bridesmaids walked down the beautiful aisle in the pavilion of the Cambridge Mill to Beyonce’s Halo. The piece is actually kind of surprising, as it reflects a very classical sensibility. It is a perfect choice to walk to as well, and one that we often recommend.

For Melanie’s processional, the string ensemble performed Beautiful Day by U2. During the signing of the register we also performed a very non traditional selection (but one which the groom was particularly excited to hear) the Top Gun Anthem.

When the officiant pronounced and introduced the couple the violinist and cellist played a great rendition of I think I want to marry you by Bruno Mars. It is always lovely to play at the Cambridge Mill (and the acoustics really enhance and amplify the strings) and we can’t wait to be back!

Photo credit: CX Photography

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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

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