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String Quartet Toronto Wedding. Award winning string ensembles for pop and classical ceremony and reception music in the GTA
Duo d'Amore's string ensembles have performed in many venues and under many circumstances: we have performed on beaches, on mountaintops, at both the atlantic and pacific coasts, on the prairies, at vineyards, on ships, on trains, but this weekend was a first for us--we performed amidst the smoke from wildfires at two different wedding ceremonies in and around Canmore AB. This certainly made for a unique and memorable experience, one that the bride and groom as well as the guests will remember for the rest of their lives. Tourism operators in the area haven't agreed if the wildfires and smoke is having an impact on business, but judging from the fact that wedding ceremonies are still taking place, people are trying their best to go on despite and setbacks. One thing to note is that if you are travelling in the Canmore/Banff area please consult www.banfflakelouise.com for up to date information on weather conditions/ road closures etc.
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
PHOTOGRAPHY • Corina V. Photography, PLANNING • Karina Lemke, FLORAL AND DECOR DESIGN • Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, STATIONERY DESIGN • Anista Designs, HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST • Fancy Face Inc., GOWN • Bijou Bridal, SHOES • Jimmy Choo, JEWELLERY • David Yurman, FORMALWEAR • MADE Clothing, BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES • Amsale from Pearl Bridal House, ENGAGEMENT RING AND WEDDING BANDS • Diamondboi Designs, CAKE DESIGN • Sweet Celebrations, CHAIRS AND LOUNGE FURNITURE • Contemporary Furniture Rentals, CHAMPAGNE TROLLEY • Plate Occasions, WELCOME MIRROR • Love Forever Bespoke Wedding & Event Decor, LINENS, VENUE, AND CATERING • Graydon Hall Manor, VIDEOGRAPHY • James Frodyma, TRANSPORTATION • A Rolls Choice Wedding Ceremony Music Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duos, trios and quartets
Our string ensembles have had the pleasure of performing at Starling Lane Vineyard several times in the past, and we are happy to be back. Working with Alicia on choosing the music was a pleasure—one of the songs that she particularly wanted during the ceremony was Bridge over Troubled Water, and were extremely happy to be able to incorporate this songs during the ceremony. The signing portion was the perfect place to perform this song, and it was followed beautifully by the recessional music with concluded the ceremony sin such a lovely way.
Wedding ceremony music:
Bridesmaids Processional: Bach Air on the G-string
Bride Processional: Pachelbel Canon in D
Signing: Bridge Over Troubled Water and A Thousand Years
Recessional: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
Vendors:
WEDDING VENUE: Starling Lane Vineyard Victoria BC www.starlinglanevineyard.comWEDDING COORDINATOR: Eva Satchell, Beauty Bride www.beautybride.caVIDEOGRAPHER: Cassie O’Neil, http://www.cassieoneil.comFLORIST: Linda Mimeault, Night Song Farm www.nightsongfarm.caCAKE ARTIST: Melissa, HappyDitty www.facebook.com/happydittyDJ: Paul Affleck, Request the Best www.facebook.com/requestthebestMAKE UP ARTIST: Kerryn Cooper, Heartwood & Co www.heartwoodandco.comHAIR SYLIST: Chau TrinhWEDDING GOWN STORE: Blush Bridal Boutique www.blushvictoria.comSEAMSTRESS: Lily Kennedy, paperdollhouse@hotmail.comDÉCOR RENTALS: Josephine Hoskins, Victoria Vintage China Rentals www.victoriavintagechinarentals.comCATERER: Sandy +Heather Chown, Wits End Catering www.witsendcatering.caSTRING DUO: Duo d’Amore, www.duodamore.comWEDDING COMMISIONAIRE: IAIN HOOEY
Performing in the distillery district is always a treat, and this wedding and cocktail reception did not disappoint! The ceremony was short and sweet, with the following playlist, which was a little bit classical, a little bit pop and a whole lot of fun:
Processional: Pachelbel Canon in D
Signing: A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
Recessional: Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)
Thanks to Alicia the photographer for the fantastic slideshow from the day: to
Wedding vendors:
Wedding and Cocktail music: Duo d'Amore-string duos trios and quartets
Alicia Thurston Photography – Photographer
Bloved Events – Wedding Planner
Pink Twig – Florist
Lea-Ann Belter – Wedding Gown
The DJ and Company – DJ
Arta Gallery – Ceremony
Archeo – Reception
This was such a beautiful wedding, held at Wedding Musicians Toronto: Arta Gallery. Tatiana + Jeff’s wedding at the Arta Gallery, October 17. Award winning Toronto/GTA string ensemble.
This wedding, held at the Gardiner Museum, was both modern and classic, in equal measure, both as an event in itself and musically. Music was very important to both Kyle’s and they chose a very unique and interesting collection of ceremony songs for their ceremony. As for the instruments, they also chose a unique selection: solo cello, which was quite a bold choice, but it worked very well with their song choices.
During the prelude, the very classical and romantic The Swan was performed. This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of music, written by the French composer Saint-Saens as part of a collection of works scored for various instruments, of which the Swan is one of the most famous components. You can read more about it here
Going from strength to strength, the processional was the prelude from Bach’s Cello suite number 1, and this piece is also a first class solo piece for the cello. During the signing of the register, the tone changed to embrace for contemporary music, with All I Ask of You being performed. And as the couple walked out during the triumphant recessional, the theme from Rhapsody in Blue was performed. All I can say is that we were so delighted to make Kyle and Kyle’s wedding memorable, tying the ceremony together with beautiful music.
Prelude: The Swan
Processional: Bach Cello Suite No 1
Signing: All I ask of you (Phantom of the Opera)
Recessional: Theme from Rhapsody in Blue
Photography and photo credit: MKPhotographics
Venue: Gardiner Museum
Suits: Gotstyle and Holt Renfrew
Macarons: Bobbette & Belle
Caterer: A La Carte Kitchen
Candy: Old Time Confections
Audio/Visual: Freeman Audio Visual
Graphic Design: Kyle Caven
Planner: Kyle Smith & his maid of honour
Flowers: Tory (maid of honour) & Shane Willsmith
Additional details and beautiful photos by MKPhototographics can be seen here
Wedding ceremony music Toronto: Duo d'Amore-string duos, trios and string quartets
This was a fantastic ceremony, and even the weather cooperated! It was Duo d’Amore’s first time performing at Rockway Vineyards, and everything went perfectly! The staff at the winery was friendly, and as it was quite warm the wedding was even outside which is quite a rare thing in October. Us being string players, with the colder weather and even more serious lower humidity can to terrible things (irreparable in some cases) to our expensive instruments, but this wedding worked out great!
For music the couple chose classical selections, including Bach Air and Pachelbel Canon for the processional. During the signing, a friend sang (which added a wonderful touch to the wedding) and our violin and cello duet performed once again for the recessional! What a wonderful wedding!
Photo credit: Rosetta Li Wedding Photography
Wedding ceremony music Niagara: 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
