Even though we perform at wedding ceremonies every week, it is amazing that we have the great fortune of being able to be surprised and delighted after so many years of professional performance. This wedding held in the historic St Marks Church in Niagara on the Lake (built in 1792) was one of those marvelous ceremonies. For the prelude music as the guests were arriving and being seated, our violinist and cellist performed classical music. As there was also an organist at the wedding, we performed a few songs and switched with the organist so the guests could enjoy an interesting variety of music. For the ceremony, and the processional in particular, we performed one of the most difficult but at the same time unique and successful processionals. Our clients asked up to play a Disney medley. We performed Can you feel the love tonight for the beginning of the wedding and as the mothers walked down the aisle and lit the candles of the church. Next we faded into Tale As Old As Time from Beauty and the beast for the eight bridesmaids and also managed to include a beautiful rendition of You've Got A Friend in Me for the flower girls and ring bearer. For the bride we played When You Wish Upon A Star. It was truly a processional to be remembered. Even the officiant and organist were worried that it was not going to work. Based on our experience and knowledge of wedding ceremonies, we are happy to say that it worked exceptionally well. For the signing, we played a great version of A Thousand Years by Christina Perry.The organist performed a wonderful bright and up tempo piece for the recessional as the bide and groom walked out of the church as husband and wife.

Wedding ceremony musicians: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets

Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music to accompany our ceremony and cocktail hour. Our day was so beautiful thanks to you and your team. I wish we could have met in person! I hope to work with you again in the future! Tiffany and Jon

When you bring the right people together, magic can happen, and this was certainly the case with Tiffany and Jon’s wedding ceremony held at Inn on the Twenty. The couple was beautiful and easy to work with, and the ceremony had such a great flow and was full of fun. The views from the windows room are stunning, and we were glad to see Anne from White Orchid Weddings there—she always does a fantastic job! The ceremony music was equally spectacular with a broad range of music ranging from classical music during the prelude and modern music throughout the ceremony. We received lots of compliments on our performance from the guests, as everyone had a great time. Congratulations!

Prelude: A mix of classical music as well as All You Need is Love (Beatles) and Beautiful Day (U2)

Bridal Party procession- Yellow- Coldplay
(the bridal party will consist of groom's parents, followed by Bride's
mother with flower girl, followed by Maid of Honour)

Bride - A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
Signing - Halo (Beyonce)
Recession - Bittersweet Symphony (Verve)

Photography: Wendy Alana Photography

Officiant: Anne Blinch from White Orchid Weddings

Venue: Windows Room of Inn on the Twenty

Wedding Ceremony Music Niagara: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets

The week of August 31st and the beginning of September is always a busy time for Duo d’Amore, and it always brings with it interesting musical choice from clients. This week it seems that many of the processional songs that have been chosen are quite different and exciting. In this case it is a classical piece from the Opera, The Magic Flute by Mozart. With enlightenment themes of brotherhood, and the importance of a union between people, this is a natural and beautiful processional piece. It also sounds somewhat like O Canada!

Prelude: Bach Air on the G string and Charpentier Prelude from Te Deum
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Purcell Trumpet Tune Bride
Processional: Mozart: March of the Priests from the Magic Flute
Signing: Handel La Rejouissance from the Royal
Fireworks Recessional: Journey: Don't Stop Believing

Ceremony musicians: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets
Wedding Venue: Historic Church and Barn at Ball’s Fall’s Conservation Area

"Duo d'Amore played as a string duo at my sons wedding......I was so proud to have given this as a wedding gift to the happy couple......and what a perfect gift it was.....I truly cannot think of the ceremony without Duo d'Amore.....

The music was exceptional....so emotional & a delight to the ears.....not a dry eye in the house! Lol! Just what I had wanted...

They were so professional and discreet.....they slipped into the venue as quietly as they slipped out......both of the musicians were so in sync with one another that during the ceremony they played music during the quiet moments that we had not previously discussed.....they just knew when to start & when to stop......
One could certainly tell that this was not their first rodeo! Lol!

Our guests are still raving over the beautiful ceremony accompanied with this amazing duo! I would highly recommend Duo d'Amore to anyone who would like to take their event from nice to spectacular!Truly, money well spent with zero regrets.......I will definitely book Duo d'Amore for any future events!" Hope, mother of the groom

It is always nice performing at a new venue, and this was Duo d’Amore’s first time performing at a wedding ceremony at Chateau des Charmes in Niagara. This wedding was very nice, and had a relaxed atmosphere about it. Everyone enjoyed themselves!

Processional: Pachelbel Cannon
Bride: Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria
Signing: Massenet Meditation from Thais, Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Recessional: Handel La Rejouissance

Wedding ceremony musicians: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets
Wedding Venue: Chateau des Charmes, Niagara

Ravine vineyard is located in the heart of Niagara, and unlike many of Niagara wineries, rather than a flat landscape, Ravine Vineyards landscape is full of rolling hills and beautiful vistas, which makes for a magical location for a wedding. In speaking with Laura and Matt weeks and months prior to the wedding, they decided on having classical music played by the violin and cello prior to the wedding, and a mix of classical for the ceremony itself (see below). The ceremony was officiated by John Shore from Kettle Creek Weddings, who did a marvelous job, and was happy to work with us again. After the ceremony ended, the guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ouevres at the stunning outdoor bar, which we performed many of the clients favorite pop songs. As usual, everything was spectacular, thanks to Ravine and especially Lis from Bliss!

Pre-ceremony: Assortment of romantic traditional songs (Massenet Meditation from Thais and additional classical)

Ceremony: Processional: Canon in D Bride Processional: Give me Love by Ed Sheeran (TBD- could extend Canon in D) Signing: Somewhere over the Rainbow in the style of Israel K Recessional: no strings required. Bagpipe to pipe recessional

Cocktail Hour: Here Comes the Sun-Beatles Here, There and Everywhere-Beatles Imagine- John Lennon/Beatles Something-Beatles Unchained Melody Unforgettable-Nat King Cole) All You Need Is Love-Beatles) Bittersweet Symphony-The Verve Moon River-Mancini What A Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong Can’t Help Falling in Love-Elvis Never Say Never-The Fray Runaway-The Corrs Secrets-One Republic Yellow-Coldplay) You Raise Me Up-Josh Groban Fix You-Coldplay In My Place-Coldplay

Venue: Ravine Vineyard Officiant: John Shore with Kettle Creek Weddings, john@kettlecreekweddings.com Wedding Planner: Lisa at Bliss Events www.blissevents.ca Wedding musicians: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets

Dear Matthew,

Sorry for the late response, but Chuck and I just wanted to thank you for doing such a wonderful job with your team at our wedding in Niagara Falls on November 24, 2012. The music was so beautiful I still tear up I hear it. I really appreciate all the time and effort you took in picking out the perfect songs including “Accidentally in Love” last minute. Everyone loved the music and had such a wonderful time.

Thank you again and we wish you all the best!

Vicki and Chuck

Wedding Ceremony held at the Table Rock Restaurant, Grand Hall overlooking Niagara Falls
Ceremony music: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and string quartets
Reception entertainment: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and string quartets

As I told the groom on the wedding day: this location is one of our favorite in all of Niagara, as it is beautiful for sure, but guests are often surprised to be sitting (or standing an this case) in the middle of a vineyard. There are no buildings in view, so despite the wide open space, it also feels wonderfully private. As well, there is also an amazing barnlike “retreat” on site with beautiful acoustics, which should not be missed when planning an indoor wedding.

We have not performed at as many Greek Orthodox weddings as Catholic, Jewish or non-denominational weddings, but we always feel honored to perform at ceremonies such as this.

The music selections were are classical for the ceremony, and following the ceremony we performed a number of Modern pop songs, including “I Think I Wanna Marry You” by Bruno Mars.

Bridesmaids: Bach Air on the G-string Bride Processional: Processional: Canon in D Signing: Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring Recessional: Mendellsohn: Wedding March

Wedding Vendors:
Ensemble: Duo d’Amore-Violin and Cello duo
Venue: Cave Springs, Niagara
Wedding Planner: Grace at Inn on the Twenty
Flowers: Mimosa Flowers