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 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 Weston Manor, Oxfordshire
On Sunday, the quartet were asked to play for a wedding held at Weston Manor in Oxfordshire. As the weather was rather overcast with rain in the air, the ceremony was held indoors and we set up and played in the front hall as guests arrived.
We then re-located to the ceremony room to play in the minstrels [...]
Wedding at Notley Abbey
Last Friday, we returned once again to a very local venue where we play frequently: Notley Abbey on the Buckinghamshire / Oxfordshire border. Notley Abbey has the option of holding the wedding outside if the weather is nice, but indoors if it’s at all wet. Fortunately the sun was shining and with the help of [...]
Wedding at Milton Hill House Hotel, Oxfordshire
Last Saturday, we returned once again to play for a wedding held at Milton Hill House Hotel in Steventon, Oxfordshire. It’s always a pleasure playing at this venue as it’s got such friendly staff. As the ceremony was a smaller gathering with just 30 guests, the wedding itself took place in the library, making it [...]
Wedding at Notley Tythe Barn in Buckinghamshire
On Saturday June 11th we returned to one of our favourite venues, the Notley Tythe Barn set in beautiful countryside on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire border.
The quartet entertained the guests as they entered the ceremony room and awaited the the entrance of the bride. Music was also provided for the signing of the register as well as [...]
Wedding at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons
Last Saturday, we were delighted to play once again at another local venue - le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons. Usually in the past we have performed as a string duo at this restaurant, but with the majority of the celebrations taking place outside where there is plenty of space, it was a good opportunity to [...]
Birthday Party at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons
On Saturday evening, Becky (cellist) and myself provided music for a special 21st Birthday celebration, held at Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons at Great Milton in Oxfordshire. We have performed at this venue several times as it is quite local to us and ideally suited for a string duo. The function was held in the [...]
Wedding at the Milton Hill House Hotel, Oxfordshire
Another wedding that required a string duo and this time it was myself and Becky (cellist) who provided the music for around 90 guests. As the weather wasn’t particularly dry, we played indoors after the ceremony - in a room just adjacent to the bar area. We entertained the wedding party with a varied selection [...]
Wedding at Queens College, Oxford
Last Saturday the quartet were engaged to play for a wedding reception held at Queens College in Oxford. /It was a particularly special day as the bridal couple had requested four arrangements to be prepared especially for the day and many hours of work had been involved to achieve this.
We began playing in the Librarians [...]
