Wedding music in Gloucestershire

Congratulations Laura and Neale!

Today was an extremely special day for the Quartet, as we were asked to play the famous and beautiful ‘Lark Ascending’ by Vaughan-Williams, in Down Ampney Church where the composer had been born and much of his music premiered here. We felt privileged to perform such a significant piece during the signing of the registers, and have since been overwhelmed by compliments from the happy couple and their guests. We would like to thank them again for their kind words.

Laura and Neale held their reception at Cripps Barn, where we performed lively classical and jazz music whilst drinks were served. After moving into the marquee for the wedding breakfast we dedicated a performance of ‘Happy Birthday’ to a number of guests, and played people’s choices from our Jukebox cards. The emphasis was most definitely on  having fun by everyone present!

Congratulations Sarah and Edward

We went back to some of our old haunts in Wales for a wedding in St Fagan’s Church and the Cardiff Marriott. The couple chose Pachelbel’s Canon for the bride’s entrance, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, and the Waltz from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ for their traditional church ceremony.

Our Jukebox option is certainly proving a popular choice for wedding breakfasts, and there was applause and cheers from around the room as we played guests’s choices during the meal!

Wedding reception at Orchardleigh House

Congratulations Shelley and Stephen!

We love visiting this beautiful House, and luckily the couple had beautiful weather! We played a mixture of music on the terrace as champagne was served and guests mingled in the gardens whilst photos were taken.

Another wedding in Clearwell Castle!

Congratulations to Mo and Emma who booked us for their whole wedding day in Clearwell Castle.

We love playing for such enthusiastic and appreciative people as this happy couple, who decided to have a lot of input into the music we played for their day. The ceremony began with traditional choices such as Boccherini ‘Minuet’ and Wagner ‘Wedding March’, but with the popular twist of ‘All you need is Love’ as exit music! We played a long list of the couple’s favourite pop and jazz songs for the drinks reception, and kept guests guessing what would come next during the wedding breakfast as everyone used the Jukebox cards placed on the tables. There was a lot of enthusiastic participation – particularly during the Abba medley!

Wedding music in Bristol

Congratulations Kirstie and Damian!

Today we were closer to home for a wedding in Christchurch, Clifton. The couple had decided to surprise their guests by having the Beatles ‘All you need is Love’ for the entrance AND exit music! It was great to see the smiles on people’s faces as they realised what was happening. Following the ceremony we headed to their wedding reception at Ashton Court and played lots of pop and jazz arrangements whilst drinks were served, and continued the quirky theme by including requests as diverse as ‘Purple Haze’ and songs by Abba!

Congratulations Joanna and Gavin

Today we headed off to the Camels in Somerset, to play for the wedding of Joanna and Gavin. We played traditional classical music including Pachelbel’s Canon in D and music by Bach for the church service, followed by a mixture of the couple’s favourite classical and jazz pieces in the marquee whilst drinks were served.

Wedding in Lucknam Park, Wiltshire

Congratulations to Moses and Natalie who married in the sumptuous surroundings of Lucknam Park.

We always love playing for weddings which are a little bit different or unique, and today we played for a ceremony which combined the civil marriage with elements of a traditional African wedding. We played classical music as guests arrived for the ceremony, and played Natalie’s personal choice of a Kenny G song for her procession down the aisle. Following the formal marriage and the register signing, the couple’s Pastor led guests through the religious parts of the ceremony, and we accompanied the specially-chosen hymns. Afterwards the happy couple had photos taken on the lawn whilst we played a mixture of jazz and pop songs in the background.

Wedding music in Salisbury

We ventured a little further afield to play for the wedding day of Emma and Andrew. The couple chose classical music for their traditional Catholic service, including Clarke ‘Trumpet Tune’ for the Bride’s entrance, Schubert’s beautiful ‘Ave Maria’ as they signed the registers, and Handel’s ‘Hornpipe’ from the Water Music as the couple walked out. We made a quick getaway after our performance so that we could arrive at Burcombe Manor before the guests, and entertained them on the lawn with classical music whilst drinks were served. We included a special performance of the theme from the Trout Quintet for Emma’s Grandad – we’re so glad he enjoyed it! During the wedding breakfast in the marquee we played guests’ selections from our Jukebox cards….and we even found time for a quick game of badminton when we took our break!