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Palmetto Strings get chosen for the Bride’s Choice Award 2012!

Mike — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:12:17 +0000

Based on outstanding reviews of previous brides over the past year, WeddingWire issued this award to the Palmetto Strings.

This means we are in the top 5% of Wedding Pros nationwide! The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined solely by the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds.

Lauren Eastlack, violinist, joins the Palmetto Strings!

Mike — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:14:59 +0000

Lauren Eastlack - Violinist

We are pleased to have Ms. Eastlack performing on the violin with us!
Bio and details on our musicians page

Classical Duo – Wedding Ceremony – Grand Pavilion at Wild Dunes

Mike — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:08:23 +0000

We performed for a beautiful beach front ceremony at the conveniently sheltered Grand Pavilion. We always enjoy the setting which features expansive views of the ocean. The wedding featured very natural and bold colors such as greens and beiges which were featured in the programs and in the flower arrangements.

The ceremony had a good balance of traditional and contemporary selections. In My Life is one of those songs that is more modern but has that classical sounding style to it. As a song it is very versatile and works well for the seating of the mothers. We have also performed it for the bridal party and the bride. “Viva La Vida” works best for the recessional since it has a faster tempo – almost a march like style.

Seating of the Mothers
In My Life – The Beatles

Bridal Party
Ode to Joy – Beethoven

Bride
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Recessional
Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Violin/Guitar Duo – Wedding Ceremony – William Aiken House

Mike — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:09:47 +0000

Wedding Ceremony Setup

The sophisticated William Aiken House is always a happening venue to play at. It offers the bustling downtown vibe right at your footstep yet it feels private with the dramatic magnolia trees and foliage providing ample shade to the courtyard. The wedding colors were a fun and modern combination of soft pinks, whites, and grays in the flowers and bridesmaids dresses. The music program we performed took on the same contemporary style for the ceremony.

Seating of Mothers/Grandmothers
High Tide, Low Tide – Bob Marley

Entrance of Bridal Party and Bride
True Love Waits – Radiohead

Recessional
All You Need is Love – The Beatles

Email from a Bride

Mike — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:38:39 +0000

“Marsh and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful music that you provided for the rehearsal dinner at the Creek Club at I’on. We have received so may compliments from family and friends about what a special touch that you added to the rehearsal dinner. We appreciate you rearranging your schedule to make it possible to play for us. Thank you for making a very special day for us even more special.”

Classical Duo – Wedding Ceremony – The Palmer House

Mike — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:44:46 +0000

Our Classical String Duo performed on a perfect Saturday afternoon at the Palmer House Bed and Breakfast nestled right on the battery. The ceremony took place on the small lawn which offered privacy and a bit of quiet away from East Bay. The Palmer House is a perfect spot if you are having a smaller more intimate wedding. You can also have the ceremony and reception on the 2nd floor porch as well as inside the parlors which offers unparalleled views of the Charleston harbor.

We performed a traditional classical setlist of songs to fit the traditional ceremony.

Grandmothers/Mothers
“Air” from the Water Music – G.F. Handel

Bridal Party
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Bride
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke

Recessional
Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Classical Duo – Wedding Ceremony – Founders Hall

Mike — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:32:36 +0000

Courtyard Ceremony

Ceremony Set-up

Performing at Founders Hall was a very neat experience. The ultra-modern facility is situated in Charlestowne Landing, 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. The natural materials of the building fit very well with the surroundings of the park. The ceremony took place in the courtyard which was very quaint with soothing sounds of minimalistic water fountains.

The Classical Duo performed mainly a setlist of contemporary selections which matched the style and environment of the wedding.

Mothers/Grandmothers and Bridal Party
Simple Gifts – Copland

Bride
In My Life – Beatles

Recessional
Viva La Vida

Founders Hall Entrance

Front Entrance

Classical Trio – Wedding Ceremony – Middleton Place

Mike — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:44:33 +0000

Ceremony Decor

We enjoyed performing with our Classical Trio at Middleton Place. We performed right under the Middleton Oak and the views were absolutely stunning. Even though the skies were overcast the temperatures remained comfortable and pleasant to be outside. The ceremony colors were very rich and fitting for the oncoming fall season featuring colors of burgundy, orange, and dark greens.

We performed an charming, lively set of songs. The Rondeau by Mouret is a good option for the Bridal Party because it is upbeat and has a nice direction/tempo.

Mothers/Grandmothers
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach

Bridal Party
Rondeau – Mouret

Bride
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Recessional
“Spring” – First Movement from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi

Ceremony Flowers

Classical Duo – Wedding Ceremony – I’on Creek Club

Mike — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:20:10 +0000

Ceremony Decor

We enjoyed performing for the wedding at the I’on Creek Club. The I’on Creek Club is quaint venue right along the river with a very charming clubhouse.
The late-day lighting creating a fresh ambiance for the ceremony after it had rained earlier before.

We performed a traditional set of songs to match the elegant and romantic atmosphere of the ceremony including:

Seating of the Mothers
Jesu Joy of Man’s desiring

Processional
Canon in D

Bridal Processional
Trumpet Voluntary

Recessional
Ode to Joy and Horn Pipe

Ceremony

Classical String Duo – Wedding Ceremony – Cotton Dock at Boone Hall

Mike — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:57:27 +0000

Ceremony

We enjoyed performing for the Boone Hall wedding this past Saturday. Despite the threatening cloud cover the temperature remained cool with a slight breeze for the ceremony. The vistas of the lime-green marsh made for a quaint and serene ceremony.

Boone Hall features its stately and main house with an expansive front lawn which is very popular for ceremonies. The Cotton Dock is also a very popular venue ideal for ceremonies and receptions.

We performed a lively assortment of traditional selections to fit the traditional program.

Seating of the Mothers

Canon in D- Pachelbel

Bride
Bridal Chorus- Wagner

Interlude
Amazing Grace – Early American Melody

Recessional
Wedding March- Mendelssohn

Postlude
“Allegro” from Spring- the Four Seasons- Vivaldi