The processional How to choose wedding ceremony music, part 1: the wedding party and bride processional. I often get questions from brides and grooms, asking me how to choose appropriate…
Our violinist and cellist performed a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Miler's Chapel of the Ancaster Mill in June of 2019, and we received a lovely review from the bride. This was originally posted on wedding wire, and you can read this and other reviews of past performances here: https://www.weddingwire.ca/wedding-music/duo-damore--e8347
"Incredibly talented and perfectly professional. We selected our ceremony songs but allowed Duo D'Amore to choose the pre-ceremony songs while our guests were seated and we couldn't be happier with the mood they set for us. We had two musicians play at our Ancaster Mill indoor ceremony and it was the perfect volume and presence needed."
As always, I like to personally respond to customer reviews, and here is what I wrote:
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a personal review of our services. We LOVE what we do, and I'm always glad when our enthusiasm and dedication come across in performance. All the best for a long and happy marriage!
Warm regards,
Matthew
Here is lovely review posted to Weddingwire by Stephanie (the bride) from a wedding ceremony and cocktail reception at the Markham event centre on May 19, 2019.
Our experience with Duo d’Amore was outstanding. It was a last minute decision, not even 10 days before the wedding. They’ve made sure everything would be set up perfectly and gave us recommendations to help with the music selection. They created a truly magical atmosphere. This was the wedding of our dreams and they were the final touch, everyone absolutely loved them. Thank you so much !!
Stephanie and Terry
Find all reviews or Duo d'Amore here
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We are excited to share photos of our work from the past as well as the present!
Warm regards,
Matthew Hayes, Owner and Violinist
Duo d'Amore, violin and cello duos, trios and quartets
866-231-2902
www.duodamore.com
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
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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
Darci was just married in Cambridge Ontario on June 3rd of 2017, and she sent us beautiful review of our performance:
"We have already recommended your services to two couples who attended our ceremony and are getting married in the next 8-months! From booking, to the many changes we requested, to set-up the day of - everything was fantastic."-Darci, bride
She was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and we wish her and her husband many years of wedded bliss!
Before the New Year arrives, I like to take a few moments to look back on the previous year, and 2016, was certainly a great year. Although 2016 is almost over, I can safely say that it was our best year yet--full of fantastic wedding and corporate performances, with fantastic violinists, violists and cellists and great chamber music performances with the violin and cello duo, string trio and string quartet.
2016 was a year of fantastic clients (as always) and an opportunity for us to work with fantastic venues (hotels, wineries, restaurants etc) and wedding planners and event planners.
We are extremely excited for 2017, and can't wait to see what the next year brings!
Warm regards,
Matthew Hayes,
www.duodamore.com
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
Wedding ceremony music Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge: 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
