Classical String Quartet – Wentworth Mansion

One of many historic venues for weddings, The Wentworth Mansion wedding we performed for had a wonderfully old-world, romantic feel in the air. The colors of cream whites, blush pinks, and peaches in the roses and hydrangeas set the springtime mood for this charming ceremony. It truly did feel like we were performing in a lovely English rose garden for an intimate sized wedding. More information can be found at Weddings at the Wentworth Mansion.

The music also reflected the spring-time ambiance. We performed some “Spring” themed songs including “The Flower Duet” from Lakme, as well as the well-known “Spring” from the Four Seasons. Here is our full set list of songs we performed from:

 

Grandmothers/Mothers

“The Flower Duet” from Lakme - Delibes

Bridal Party

Serenade – Haydn

Bride

“Spring” from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi

Recessional

Trumpet Tune – Purcell

Classical String Duo – Stony Landing House at Old Santee Canal Park

We enjoyed performing for a wedding at Stony Landing.  The historic house is settled on sprawling and hilly landscape that rolls down to the serene river. You definitely feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The wedding had a relaxed and outdoorsy feel including bright sunflowers and irises for the ceremony. We performed a more contemporary set of repertoire to fit with the laid-back atmosphere.  All contemporary song selections were arranged specifically for the Palmetto String Duo.

Processional

In My Life – Beatles

Bride

Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones

Recessional

Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Music for Dinner at Kiawah’s Sanctuary Hotel

Bob and Mike thoroughly enjoyed performing their special repertoire at the Kiawah’s Sanctuary hotel. The first hour started outside of the Terrace Oaks Ballroom, overlooking the beach. Bob & Mike performed their music memorized, with no music stand which makes it look a little less cluttered. They amplified their acoustic instruments, which were heard well through the crowd outdoors. The final 2 hours were inside the Terrace Oaks, for dinner. They played ‘name that tune’, and played some of their more difficult-to-guess songs.

It’s funny when you have one table trying to guess, then another table trying come up with the title or artist of the song we are playing first; it’s as entertaining to us as our performance is to them!