On Sunday 8 November 2026 we spent the day at the Big Òran Mór Wedding Show in Glasgow’s West End. We played live violin and cello, chatted to lots of lovely couples and met some incredibly talented wedding suppliers.
Òran Mór is one of Glasgow’s most distinctive wedding venues, and we loved every minute there. Here are our highlights: three of our arrangements filmed live, the venue’s much-loved confetti cannon and a look around the room.
About Òran Mór, Glasgow
Òran Mór stands at the top of Byres Road, opposite the Botanic Gardens in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Its name is Scottish Gaelic for “big song”, which suits a building this full of music.
Once Kelvinside Parish Church, founded in 1862, it now blends the original church features with modern touches. The best known is Alasdair Gray’s celestial ceiling mural, one of the largest pieces of public art in Scotland. The venue is also home to A Play, A Pie and A Pint lunchtime theatre and plenty of live gigs.
For weddings, couples can mix and match several spaces:
- The Auditorium, with its stained glass, arches and that ceiling, for ceremonies and dinners
- The Gallery, a balcony at the highest point of the building, for intimate ceremonies under the mural
- Dan Mór, a private dining room looking out over the Kibble Palace and Botanic Gardens
- Fonn Mór, the former vestry, now a piano and cocktail bar for intimate receptions
Plenty of couples say their vows nearby at the University of Glasgow or the Botanic Gardens, then head back to Òran Mór for the reception. You can find out more on the Òran Mór weddings page.
What we played at the Big Òran Mór Wedding Show
Everything we play is our own arrangement for violin and cello. Here are three pieces from the day, filmed live at the show.
360 (Charli XCX)
Charli XCX’s 360 was one of the defining songs of 2024’s brat summer. On violin and cello it becomes something unexpected, and a lot of fun.
All About You (McFly)
McFly’s All About You has been a favourite at UK weddings for years. On strings it’s a lovely choice for your walk down the aisle or the signing of the marriage schedule.
Concerning Hobbits (The Lord of the Rings)
Howard Shore’s Concerning Hobbits is gentle, warm and instantly recognisable to film fans. Proof that wedding music can be a little bit nerdy and still beautiful.
Have a song that means something to you both? We’ve arranged everything from Avenged Sevenfold to Studio Ghibli, so ask us about yours. For a Scottish classic, here’s our cover of 500 Miles by The Proclaimers.
That Òran Mór confetti cannon
We have to talk about the confetti cannon. It’s one of Òran Mór’s best-loved features, and seeing it go off was easily our favourite moment of the day.
At weddings, two cannons in the Gallery shower couples with white tissue petals as they walk back up the aisle. The team does it again for the first dance.
Inside Òran Mór
Here’s a pan around the Auditorium, dressed for the show, to give you a feel for the space.
Live music for an Òran Mór wedding
We play the daytime part of your wedding, from guests arriving through to the wedding breakfast. Here’s how violin and cello could fit a day at Òran Mór.
- Ceremony: music as guests arrive, your walk down the aisle, the signing of the marriage schedule and your exit under the confetti cannon
- Intimate Gallery ceremony: a duo needs very little room, so we suit a small ceremony under the mural as well as the full Auditorium
- Drinks reception: while you’re off for photos in the Botanic Gardens or on Ashton Lane, we keep your guests entertained
- Wedding breakfast: a relaxed set while everyone eats
- Marrying nearby first: if your vows are at the University of Glasgow or the Botanic Gardens, ask us about playing both
Wedding strings across Scotland
We’re The Chapel Hill Duo, a violin and cello duo with a completely bespoke repertoire of pop, rock and film music. We think wedding music should be fun, not a chore.
We’re now taking bookings for weddings across Scotland, and Òran Mór has gone straight onto our list of favourite venues. Planning a wedding in Glasgow or anywhere in Scotland? Get in touch with your date and the songs you’d love to hear, and let’s get planning.