Classical Trio – Wedding Ceremony – Middleton Place

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

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 Trio – Lowndes Grove

It was another beautiful day for the Lowndes Grove wedding. Located on peninsular Charleston, this spot is perfect if you want to have that plantation feel with the sprawling grounds but in a location five minutes to downtown and the action. The ceremony set a very romantic and relaxed scene with the charming lanterns floating in the trees and into the reception area. More information on weddings at Lowndes Grove can be found at www.lowndesgrove.com.

As the guests were exiting off the shuttles and entering to the ceremony area, the string trio began a lively mix of traditional and classical selections to continue that theme into the ceremony.

Mothers/grandmothers

Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach

Bridal party

Rondeau – Mouret

Bride

Bridal Chorus – Wagner

Recessional

Viva La Vida – Coldplay

Classical String Trio – Wedding Ceremony at the Planter’s Inn

Lauren’s Williams headed the String Trio who performed for the wedding at the Planter’s Inn on March 27th. The courtyard is well manicured and landscaped, helping create a nice backdrop to the weddings that are held there. The courtyard area is also private and away from Market Street enough so that noise is minimal and people won’t be stopping to watch everything. The sound carries very well because of it’s enclosed nature, the sound bounces off the buildings and is the closest we have seen in Charleston to an indoor church for acoustics, except the courtyard is outside, very unique. You can find more information on weddings at the Planter’s Inn Downtown Charleston.

The String Trio performed many traditional songs and one special arranged song for the bride: Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up”. The Trio accompanied a vocalist – one of the family members; the String Trio arrangement was done by Mike Williams for the group.

Below is the song lineup for the wedding ceremony:

Mothers/Family
Air – Water Music – Handel

Wedding Party
Canon in D

Bride
Beatles – In My Life

Interlude During Ceremony
Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up

Recessional
Spring – Four Seasons – Vivaldi