String Duo – The Rice Mill

What a stunning wedding we performed for at the Rice Mill! It was such a refreshing day performing on the waterfront and the chic  colors worked beautifully for this spring-time wedding.

The bride worked in a black and white damask pattern with a splash of pink into the reception decor while keeping the ceremony light and airy with the pink and green colors.

The music consisted of a perfect mix of contemporary and traditional selections. Here are the selections we performed for the ceremony:

 

 

Grandmothers/Mothers
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Bridal Party
In My Life – Beatles

Bride
Canon in D

Recessional
Viva La Vida – Coldplay

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

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

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

Solo Violin – 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

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 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