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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
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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
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
Our violinist and cellist really had a great time performing for this wedding ceremony and reception at Stonefield Heritage Farm. Just look at the huge playlist that the bride and groom had for us! This wedding and reception was a highlight for us, as we had the opportunity to showcase our string ensemble’s modern and pop music, which the guests and bride and groom really enjoyed!
Prelude
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Fields of Gold - Sting
Unchained melody
Yellow - Coldplay
Imagine - John Lennon
Here comes the sun - Beatles
Can't help falling in love - Elvis
Ceremony:
Processional: Only Time - Enya
Signing: All you need is love - Beatles
Recessional: Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Cocktail reception:
All You Need Is Love-Beatles
Beautiful Day-U2
Billie Jean-Michael Jackson
Bittersweet Symphony-The Verve
Drops of Jupiter-Train
Don’t Stop Believin’-Journey
Everlong-Foo Fighters
Fields of Gold-Sting
Fix You-Coldplay
Here Comes the Sun-Beatles
Imagine- John Lennon/Beatles
In My Life-Beatles
In My Place-Coldplay
I Think I Wanna Marry You-Bruno Mars
I Won’t Give Up-Jason Mraz
Pumped Up Kicks-Foster the People
Secrets-One Republic
Stereo Hearts-Gym Class Heroes
Sweet Child of Mine-Guns N’ Roses
Teenage Dream-Katy Perry
Today-Smashing Pumpkins
Viva la Vida-Coldplay
What A Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong
Yellow-Coldplay
Wedding ceremony musicians and event entertainment Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets
A wonderfully harmonious chord was heard as the bride took the final steps up to the front of the aisle to greet her soon to be husband, as Duo d’Amore’s musicians finished playing Pachelbel’s Canon. The violinist and cellist picked up their instruments again to serenade the guests and during the signing of the register with Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons. Shortly after the officiant was proud t announce the bride and groom and introduce them for the first time as husband and wife. Amid clapping and cheering from guests we performed an equally exciting rendition of La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks by Handel.
Processional: Pachellbel Canon in D
Signing: Vivaldi Winter from the Four Seasons
Recessional: Handel La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks
Ceremony musicians: Duo d’Amore-string duos, trios and quartets
Wedding Venue: Strathmere Inn, Ottawa ON
Ottawa Wedding String Ensemble-Rockliffe Park. Julie and Mike’s wedding ceremony, June 30, 2013 classical, beatles and pop music.
I just wanted to write you a quick note and commend you and your musicians for a fantastic job at our wedding. I was only able to catch half the show myself but from what I heard from my guests, it was amazing. Thanks again for helping to make our BIG day spectacular! Sandra, bride
Sandra and Joseph’s wedding was very traditional and beautiful, and the music perfectly complimented the ceremony. In our initial correspondence, the bride already knew that she wanted to walk down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon, and chose a number of additional songs to complement this selection. Particularly nice was the addition of an additional choice at the end of the ceremony. Although we always perform music as the guests exit, in this case the bride and groom chose a wonderful selection by the baroque composer Charpentier. This was a great choice, as it is always nice to see clients that are looking after their guests on the wedding day.
Processional: Clark: Trumpet Voluntary
Bride's Processional: Pachelbel: Canon in D
Signing: Bach: Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring
Bride and Groom's Recessional: Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Guests Recessional: Charpentier: Prelude from Te Deum
Wedding ceremony musicians Ottawa: Duo d’Amore-violin and cello duo’s string trios and string quartets
