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 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 Old Luxters Barn near High Wycombe
Last Thursday, we played for a wedding held in the beautiful venue of Old Luxters Barn which is on the border between Oxfordshire and South Buckinghamshire. Although Thursday weddings used to be uncommon, they are becoming increasingly popular as many suppliers have better availability than they would do on a peak Saturday over the summer.
This [...]
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 Weston Manor, Oxfordshire
On Friday, Emma (viola) and I performed as a string duo for a couple who had flown over from Australia to get married at Weston Manor in Oxfordshire. The wedding ceremony itself took place in a part of the garden which was enclosed by high hedges. As it was an overcast day, we were able [...]
Wedding at the Oakley Court Hotel near Windsor
Last Saturday, we played for the drinks reception and wedding breakfast at the Oakley Court Hotel in Water Oakley, Berkshire. We began by playing in a decked area directly outside the bar, sheltered by umbrellas. Unfortunately, it was a fairly windy day so we had to retreat to a sheltered passageway nearby where our music [...]
Wedding at Horwood House, Buckinghamshire
On Friday, Reiad and I performed for a wedding at a venue which is very local to us - Horwood House in Buckinghamshire. We always enjoy playing at this welcoming venue which is set in glorious countryside. The ceremony itself took place in the main room of the house with the string duo situated at the [...]
Wedding at the Marriot Hotel, Swiss Cottage
Last Sunday, Julia (cellist) and myself played as a string duo for a wedding in North London. The ceremony took place at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church and it was the first time we had played for a Greek Wedding ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience as it was full of traditions which were [...]
Wedding at Friern Manor Country House
Yesterday, Emma (cellist) and myself played as a string duo for a wedding held at Friern Manor Country House in Essex. We started playing as guests assembled for the ceremony at the front of the building. The corner of the room held a piano and we positioned ourselves in front of this, in an open [...]
