String ensembles: a unique choice for a wedding ceremony. What makes a string ensembles are unique choice for a wedding ceremony? A string ensemble, composed of violins, violas and cellos…
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Wedding Strings Ottawa-Caitlin and Rob wedding at the National Arts Centre Ottawa May 5, 2018 violin and cello string duo. Pop and classical music.
The weather for this wedding ceremony at Fairmont Montebello could not have been more perfect—sunny, and not too hot, just what everyone hopes for their wedding day. The ceremony music featuring our violinist and cellist was also out of a fairy tale, as it was light and elegant with both standard and not so standard classical music, as well as Elvis’s Can’t Help Falling in love, which brought a modern touch to this very beautiful ceremony.
Bridesmaid processional: Pachelbel's Canon in D
Bride processional: Elvis Presley's Can't help fall in love
Signing: Massenet: Meditation from Thais and Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s
Desiring
Recessional: Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Wedding planner: Darcy from Delightfully elegant events
Venue: Chateau Montebello
Ceremony and Reception music: Duo d’Amore
Chateau Montebello is a rustic yet high-end venue, perfect for a wedding indoors or outdoors. We have performed here many times, and it is always a treat. Pamela and Guillaume had their ceremony outdoors just in front of the gazebo. Just before the start of the ceremony, we performed a selection of pop songs (Wonderful Tonight, Top Gun Anthem, Nothing Else Matters, and Fields of Gold, which really set the mood for this wedding. As the ceremony started our musicians performed a new classic: Pachelbel canon for the bridesmaids (instead of the bride) followed by the rich sounding flowing music of A Thousand Years. We love the trend for adding pop music in wedding ceremonies, and this is such a classy way to do it! These songs really work well. For the signing of the register the violinist and cellist performed Bach’s Jesu Joy, which added a timeless feel, but injected a bit of energy and pulse which ultimately was paired nicely with the traditional wedding march to conclude the ceremony, as the couple walked out as husband and wife!
Photographer and photo credit: Genevieve Albert
Wedding music Quebec/Ottawa : Duo d’Amore-solos, violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets
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
If there is one thing that set this wedding apart from other ceremonies that we have performed tat Le Belvedere, or anywhere else, it’s the variety and eclectic combination of songs that the bride and groom chose for the ceremony. Everything from Guns n Roses to Elvis to Vivaldi, and there were even more surprises. Our violinist and cellist even had the opportunity to accompany the bride’s Aunt, as she beautifully sung a song during the signing of the register. I am sure that this was exciting for all of the guests, and we love to go that extra mile to really make the ceremony special for everyone. Combined with the beautiful location at Le Belvedere this ceremony really reflected the couple and their family on such a joyous and happy day! Congratulations
Processional (Groomsmen + Groom Entrance): Sweet Child of Mine-Guns N’ Roses
Processional (Bridesmaids Entrance): Pachelbel’s: Canon in D
Processional (Bride Entrance): Can't Help Falling in Love
Vanessa's Aunt Sings: Blessed the Broken Road (in E Flat)
Signing: Vivaldi: Winter from the Four Seasons
Recessional: Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Wedding Vendors:
Photography: Joel Bedford
Venue Le Belvedere
Make Up Noah V.
Gown With Love Bridal
Flowers Ottawa Flowers
Cake Thimblecakes
Wedding ceremony music Ottawa/Quebec: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets
We are proud to announce that this beautiful wedding was featured on Great Canadian Weddings blog, Facebook and Instagram, and our violin and cello duo great time performing for this beautiful wedding ceremony in Ottawa.
The site is a great resource, and the photos are beautiful: http://www.greatcanadianweddings.com/new-blog-1/rfbuaji7j5nycgokg5fkiuf6cizeah
Wedding ceremony music Ottawa ON: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets
Ok, I’m just going to come out and say it—I’m 34 and just watched Star Wars for the first time the other day. Of course, I loved it, and thought that it would be a great idea for a wedding. Others have thought that way to, and you can read about interesting wedding ceremonies here.
If you do a Google search for Star Wars Wedding, a lot of what comes up is about costumes, hair, and other theme related details. However, as you can imagine, with Duo d’Amore, it’s all about the music. While we have performed Star Wars music at wedding in the past (namely the Imperial March) it would be great to put together a whole wedding with John Williams’ amazing score from the films. The string section of the orchestra features prominently in the film, and any of our ensembles are perfect to convey the amazing compositions. Though there are many possibilities, I think this grouping would work particularly well:
Star Wars Wedding Program
Wedding Party Processional: Han Solo and Leia Love Theme, Empire strikes back
This theme is great to walk to as there is a slow but steady beat and it is quite lush. It is nice that the theme represents the love between the Han and Princess Leia, which is perfect for the bridesmaids and wedding party to walk to. It would make a great violin and cello duet.
Bride: Princess Leia’s Theme, Episode IV
This is the natural choice, and I would omit the introduction and start the processional head on with the main theme. Alternatively, it would be great to start this with the rebel fanfare, then lead into princess Leia’s theme. Either a duo, trio or string quartet could do this song justice.
Signing of the register: The Force Theme, Episode IV
While I originally thought the force theme would be a good option for the bridesmaids, It would actually suit the signing much better. This is quite a serious theme, a bit on the dark side (sorry about the pun) for the bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to, but perfect for the legal portion of the ceremony. This would sound great with the fullness of a string quartet
Recessional: Main Theme, Episode IV
To top it all off, the theme that everyone has been waiting for: the main theme from the film. This is the natural ending to a fun (and just a bit geeky) wedding! Again, the duo, trio and string quartet could really make this shine.
Wedding ceremony music: Duo d'Amore-violin and cello duos trios and quartets
“Everything was more than perfect! Thank you so much!” Marie-Eve, bride
This was a picture perfect outdoor wedding, as you can see from the photo and if you look at the photos from the very talented Amy Eaton. The weather at The Cove in Westport was perfect, the ambiance, flowers, music—just everything. Marie-Eve and Marc were extremely easy to work with, and they selected warm, spring like music that especially complemented the ceremony. To start the string duo performed Christina Perri’s A Thousand years. In this arrangement the violin has the melody while the cello accompanies, and it is a very effective song for the processional at an outdoor wedding. The signing was Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, which brings the excitement down considerable, but the romance up a few notches (which of course is important in a wedding ceremony). To conclude the ceremony, the very popular and also romantic by with a bit more of a beat, Somewhere over the Rainbow.
Processional: A Thousand Years, Christina Perri
Signing: Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen
Recessional: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Photo and Photographer Credit: Amy Eaton Photography
Wedding ceremony musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, string trios and string quartets
