Palmetto Strings - Ceremony & Reception Music for Weddings » Mount Pleasant, SC

Solo Violin – Dunes West

Mike — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:48:40 +0000

Ceremony at Dunes West

Lauren enjoyed performing at a wedding ceremony in Dunes West right along the glittering creek from the sun. The weather really couldn’t have been more perfect and better yet, no bugs!

The ceremony took place under a magnificent oak tree creating dancing shadows among the chairs. As the sun was lowering through the massive oak trees, it created such a natural and organic ambiance for the ceremony. Find ore information on having your wedding at Dunes West.

Lauren performed a more traditional set of repertoire with a splash of Beatles for the bride. The choices flowed together very well and they make for a good set list if you are looking for traditional but don’t want the cliché songs.

Here is the set list:

Grandmothers/Mothers

Ceremony setup at Dunes West

Gigue from Suite #3 in D Major – Bach

Bridesmaids

La Rejoissance from the Fireworks Music – Handel

Bride

In My Life – The Beatles

Recessional

Spring from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi

String Duo – Boone Hall

Mike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:29:13 +0000

What a perfect day it was for Erica and Peter, making their vows as the sun was lowering at their Wedding at Boone Hall Plantation. The lighting was so lovely I know the photographer was probably in her glory.
They had a very personal style of ceremony such as writing their own original vows which had a nice touch of humor to them.

Mothers
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach

Bridal Party
Fix You – Coldplay

Bride
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Recessional
Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Congrats to Erica and Peter!

Classical Duo – Ceremony at Seacoast Church

Mike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:27:35 +0000

We had a great time performing for Christine and Nick’s wedding this past Saturday!

The wedding ceremony was held at the Seacoast church in Mt. Pleasant. They had a nice touch of Christmas with some Christmas decor in the lobby as well as a beautiful Christmas tree in the sanctuary. If you are looking to get married in a church setting but want something with a modern flair, this would be a good possibility. Their rules are very loose with music choices as we did perform some Coldplay for the recessional!

The party continued at the Water’s Edge restaurant on Shem Creek for the cocktail hour. The day was rather chilly but the semi-outdoor cocktail hour under a tent with heaters created a cozy and intimate atmosphere for the guests. Afterwards the guests went inside for the dinner portion.

So here we go with the ceremony music line-up:

Grandmothers/mothers & Bridal Party
In My Life – Beatles

Bride
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Recessional
Viva La Viva – Coldplay

It was a very nice mix of contemporary and classical. Since In My Life was performed for the mothers and bridal party you got to hear the whole entire song which was very nice. Depending on the song, sometimes it is a great option to have one piece played for the whole processional up until the bride. That way the music is more continuous and you hear more of that song.

Congratulations Christine and Nick on their marriage!

Classical Duo – Ceremony at Dunes West Country Club

Mike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:24:09 +0000

Congratulations to Brittany and Larry on their marriage!

Saturday may have brought near freezing temperatures, that didn’t seem to effect the romantic and enchanting mood. We always enjoy performing weddings at Dunes West golf club which features beautiful west-facing views of the marsh. They also have a very picturesque clubhouse which makes for a nice backdrop.

Since it was so cold, the ceremony took place indoors on the second floor of the golf club. I have never performed there but the room upstairs was furnished very elegantly and was surrounded by floor to ceiling windows facing the marsh. So if it winds up raining for your outdoor wedding at Dunes West, not to worry because they have a lovely updated furnished room as a backup!

We performed a wonderful set of songs from the new “Pride and Prejudice” movie which we arranged specially for the bride. Selections included: “Stars and Butterflies”, “A Postcard to Henry Purcell”, “Meryton Townhall”, and “Mrs. Darcy”. My favorite song out of all of them is the “Meryton Townhall” which makes in my opinion a perfect recessional. I thought it was very sweet having the guests leaving to “Mrs. Darcy” which was very appropriate!

So here is our full setlist!

Grandmothers/mothers
“Stars and Butterflies”

Bridal Party
“A Postcard to Henry Purcell”

Bride
Bridal Chorus

Recessional
“Meryton Townhall”

Postlude
“Mrs. Darcy”

Ceremony at I’on Creek Club

Mike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:12:37 +0000

Despite the cloudy skies in the pictures, the ceremony had a sweet and romantic feel to it. We performed “Sleepers Awake” which is a wonderful choice of interlude music whether you want to have some meditative music after the ring exchange or while doing a sand ceremony.

The Clubhouse sits on a small creek in a traditional-styled house with generous wrap-around porches. Inside it has two fireplaces and high ceilings with exposed rafters. It is indeed one of those venues that characterizes the Lowcountry and Charleston.

The bride chose a nice variety of mainly classical selections then adding in the Beatles and Coldplay to make it a well-rounded mix.

Grandmothers/mothers –
Air from Water Music – Handel

Bridal Party -
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Bride –
In My Life – The Beatles

Interlude –
Sleepers Awake – Bach

Recessional –
Viva la Vida – Coldplay

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Ceremony at Pepper Plantation

Mike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:05:29 +0000

We enjoyed performing for a wedding ceremony at Pepper Plantation this past Saturday. The Pavilion had a rustic and charming feel tying in with the equestrian focus that Pepper Plantation is known for. The ceremony was performed in the back of the Pavilion right along the lakefront.

The bride carried a chic palette of colors styled from the classic peacock feather. The programs featured a peacock feather attached on the back using a gold wax seal. The dark blues and greens carried from the bridesmaids dresses to the decor at the reception.

The music followed more traditional notes (no pun intended) and fit perfectly for this quaint and intimate wedding.

Seating for the Mothers/Grandmothers
Air from the “Water Music” – Handel

Bridal Party
Canon in D – Pachelbel

Bride
In My Life – Beatles

Recessional
Wedding March – Mendelssohn