Melissa and Aaron hired our string trio to perform for the wedding ceremony as well as a cocktail reception, following shortly after at Hazelton Manor in Vaughan. Our musicians arrived and started to perform around 1:45, as the ceremony was scheduled to begin at 2pm. The music selections worked out well, as the clients were able to personalize the music played as the bride walked down the aisle, and we were happy as always to accommodate the request of Never Say Never by the Fray.

After the guests had exited we drove to the reception location, and performed a selection of fun and upbeat, playful pop music, which everyone enjoyed.

Ceremony: St Anthony's Church Toronto ON
Reception: Hazelton Manor, 99 Peelar rd Vaughan ON

Music selections: Processional: Never Say Never: The Fray
Signing: Bach-Gounod Ave Maria
Recessional: Mendelssohn Wedding March

Ensemble: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo, string trio, and string quartet, Toronto

As a string ensemble we perform at many Catholic Churches, either for a full mass or partial mass, depending on what the clients and Church are interested in. This wedding, was a very traditional full Catholic mass, and our string trio were honored to be a part of the big day my provided wonderful music.

One of our favorite songs in the program was music that we performed during the signing, the Schubert Ave Maria. Quite often clients request the Bach-Gounod Ave Maria, so it was a nice change for us to perform the other (and just as beautiful) version.

Bridesmaids Processional: Canon in D
Bride Processional: Wagner Bridal Chorus
Signing: Schubert: Ave Maria
Communion: Bach Air on the G-string
Recessional: Mouret: Rondeau

Videographer: MPSG INC

Wedding ceremony and cocktail reception music: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets

“(Duo d’Amore) were fantastic and sounded wonderful. Thank you again for all of your assistance in helping to make our wedding day a memorable experience”

 Our string trio had a great time performing for this wedding ceremony at the beautiful St Anthony’s Church in Toronto, and the cocktail reception in Vaughan. The acoustics of churches are often fantastic, and the sound of the Fray reverberating off the walls of the church by our string ensemble was exactly what the bride and groom were looking for.  Blending modern music with classical music is starting to become a bit of a trend, and when it is done well with a lot of thought and planning such as with this wedding, it is a really unforgettable and special experience for everyone present.

Processional: The Fray

Signing: Bach-Gounod Ave Maria

Recessional: Mendelssohn Wedding March

Photo Source: Studio Cabral

Wedding ceremony and cocktail reception music: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets

May the 18th was a popular day for a wedding, and Rita and Kevin has a lovely one! They were so easy to work with and it was just wonderful working with them. Their ceremony, which included communion, was the picture of elegance, traditional and class. In our correspondence and discussion of what music they would like at the wedding, the couple used our Sample Programs on our Quote page, and chose with Classic Mass option, adding the famous Wachet Auf, or Sleepers Awake by Bach. The entire program looked like:

Bridesmaids processional: Bach Air
Bride’s processional: Pachelbel Canon in D
Signing: Bach-Gounoud: Ave Maria
Communion: Bach: Wachet Auf
Recessional: Mendellsohn: Wedding March

Besides the Pachelbel, this was a real Bach fest! Bach ‘s music works so well because it is both comforting, as many of the melodies are well known, but also because the music is so well written, and it provides lots of interest for the guests, it is easy to walk to and it is endlessly tuneful and happy. The last music on the program was Mendelssohn’s wedding March, and it resounded as Rita and Kevin’s walked out followed by their family and friends. Congratulations!

implicity can be extremely refreshing. Tommy and Tanya’s choice of music reflects this and adds an elegant and timeless touch to the wedding ceremony.  Congratulations!

Bridesmaids: Pachelbel Canon

Bride: Wagner Wedding March

Signing: Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Recessional: Mendelssohn: Wedding March

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

We had a wonderful time performing at the is wedding ceremony, as for part of the ceremony, were joined by the organist of the Church, Clement. We performed a nice mixture of popular and classical pieces for the prelude as guests were taking their seats, and started the ceremony off with Pachelbel Canon alongside the Organist, following that up with Can’t Help falling in Love, which we performed with just the violin and cello. Music was also included during the candle lighting, and during the signing and recessional.

Air on the G String (Bach) Instrumental

What a Wonderful World Instrumental

Unchained Melody Instrumental

You raise me up (Josh Groban) Instrumental

Parents, Bridesmaids & Ushers: Pachelbel Canon in D

Bride: Can’t Help Falling in Love with You (Elvis Presley) Instrumental

Candle Lighting: Largo from Xerxes by Handel

Signing: Kissing You (Romeo & Juliet) Instrumental

Recessional: Mendelssohn Wedding March

Wedding String ensemble: Duo d'Amore, violin and cello duo, trio and string quartet

“The music selection worked perfectly! Punctual and everything went smoothly.

Thank you very much.” Alan, Groom

Duo d’Amore has hasd many foreign clients from countries all around the work, for wedding ceremonies, reception, public anrivate and corporat events, and it was especially nice to help Alan and Shizue plan the musical portion of the wedding. The Lake house was the perfoct, intimate venue for the ceremony, and we had a great time performing classicas such as Pachelbel Canon and La Rejouissance, and also the less well known but beautiful M'Appari Tutt'Amor by Flotow" arranged for the violin and cello duo.

Processional: Pachelbel's Canon

Signing: M'Appari Tutt'Amor by Flotow

Recessional: Handel La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks

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

 The string duo performed at Roseanne and Tyler’s wedding ceremony and everything was wonderful. The bride and groom selected very traditional music for the ceremony, and the duo performed a number of hymns from the Catholic book of worship III for the offering and communion portion of the mass.

Bridesmaids Processional: Bach Air on the G-string

Bride Processional: Canon in D

Signing: Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Offering and Communion:

You are Near

Here I am Lord

Make Me a channel of your Peace

Recessional: Clarke Trumpet Voluntary

Duo d’Amore was honored to participate in a wonderful winter wedding held at the Ritz Carleton in Toronto.

The music selections were somewhat traditional but with a modern twist. The bridesmaids walked in to Spring by Vivaldi. This was a great choice as I think everyone in Ontario is hoping for and end to Winter and warmer temperatures soon. Melody entered to Pachelbel Canon, followed by Bach Air for the signing of the marriage license. This piece is uniquely suited to the signing of the register, as it is quiet and introspective, but also very beautiful from the audience’s perspective. The fun twist at the end of the ceremony was the music selection for the recessional: All You Need is Love by the Beatles. This selection is just one of the hundred or so songs that we have in our Modern Repertoire and an excellent choice to walk to as man and wife.

We really appreciated the hard work of wedding planner Michelle Garber of Fabfete. We have worked with her on a number of wedding ceremonies and events and she always does an exceptional job!