Archive for Weddings
Wedding at Hedsor House, near Maidenhead
On a Saturday in January we returned to the impressive surroundings of Hedsor House for a wedding ceremony and reception. We were located in a balcony at the back of the ceremony room (which was more of a stately hall) and from here the music seemed to fill the space without effort. We played for the various points of [...]
Wedding at Le Manoir, Great Milton
On Thursday December 29th, we performed our last wedding of 2011 at one of our favourite local venues - Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire.
As the couple were getting married in the Milton Suite, a string duo was perfect for this intimate space with 45 guests present. We were able to take [...]
Wedding at Carey’s Manor, New Forest
On Wednesday 28th december we played for a wedding at Carey’s Manor, which is situated near Lyndhurst in Hampshire. It’s always a pleasure to play for special occasions which take place around Christmas time, as there is often a unique atmosphere which this time of the year generates. This wedding was no exception with an [...]
Wedding at South Farm, Cambridgeshire
Last Wednesday we travelled up to South Farm on the borders of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. It is a working farm with some wonderful rooms for the wedding ceremony and breakfast - ideal for winter weddings where the days are short and cold.
The venue is also perfect for a string duo and during the wedding itself we set up at [...]
Wedding at the Walled Garden, Midhurst
On Saturday 17th December we played for a wedding at the Walled Garden near Midhurst in Hampshire. It is a lovely location with a ruined castle as well as a courtyard area with buildings perfectly suited for a drinks reception and wedding breakfast.
We started playing in an open room where drinks and canapes were being [...]
Wedding at St Mary’s Church, Beaconsfield
On Saturday, we performed as a string duo for a wedding held in St Mary’s Church, in the Old Town of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. We were situated to the right hand side of the altar and provided half an hour of music as guests arrived.
We then played Pachelbel’s Canon in D to accompany the bridesmaid’s and bridal entrance. [...]
Wedding at Ettington Park, Warwickshire
Yesterday, the quartet were pleased to return to Ettington Park in Warwickshire to play for a wedding ceremony and reception. Having played at the venue several times, we were very much looking forward to going back as the staff always give us a really warm welcome.
We provided music as guests assembled for the ceremony and [...]
Wedding at Notley Tythe Barn, Buckinghamshire
This Saturday, the quartet were engaged to play for a wedding held at a venue which is very local to us - Notley Tythe Barn. We began by playing some music to create an elegant atmosphere as guests arrived. The Bride entered to Pachelbel’s Canon in D (always a favourite!) and we performed two pieces [...]
Wedding at the Reid Rooms, Essex
Yesterday, Adrian and I performed for a wedding held at the Reid Rooms which is located near Margaret Roding in Essex. The violin and viola string duo fit perfectly at the front of the wedding room and we entertained guests as they entered, then played at various points of the ceremony itself (entrance of the [...]
Wedding at Ettington Chase Hotel, Warwickshire
Last Saturday, myself and Tim (viola) played for a wedding at the Ettington Chase Hotel near Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire. We started by providing music for the guests arrival and continued to play at various points throughout the ceremony.
For the reception drinks, many guests opted to enjoy some late October sunshine whereas the rest [...]
