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

Wedding ceremony musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo’s string trios and string quartets

“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

Wedding ceremony musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo’s string trios and string quartets

This wedding was wonderful, but at the same time quite rare, as it was church wedding with an unusual selection of ceremony music. The ceremony started out with popular selections, which many churches do not allow, and moved into the more familiar classical music that is typical of a church wedding ceremony. We really enjoyed playing the ceremony, and received many positive comments.

Bridal Party: Beatles: All You Need is Love

Bride: Halo Beyonce

Signing: Bach Gonoud Ave Maria

Preperation of the gifts: Bach: Wachet Auf Sleepers Awake)

Communion: The Prayer

Recessional: Mendellsohn: Wedding March

Photographer and photo credit: Bartek and Magda

Wedding ceremony music Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet