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How to BOSS your Bridal Entrance

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In this enchanting scene at Hazel Gap Barn, the rustic charm of the venue went beautifully with our violin and cello duo arrangement of Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years.” The barn, with its exposed brick walls and wooden beams, provided a warm and intimate setting for this special moment. As the bride walked down the aisle, her dress expertly floofed to perfection by the awesome Hazel Gap wedding coordinator, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The soft lighting of the barn, combined with such a gorgeous song, made it feel like something out of a fairy tale. Everything about this Bridal entrance was just perfect.

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iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/a-thousand-years/1162843372?i=1162843602

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7MGDdHBmQDbtxoB3lUzhTl?si=8624033ab43c4dae

Amazon: https://amazon.co.uk/music/player/albums/B01M7MIR9G?marketplaceId=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&musicTerritory=GB&ref=dm_sh_iYHJS2O20QAbEXoEIjzSXCCTs&trackAsin=B01MA0DVT0

Are you worried about making sure your walk down the aisle goes smoothly? Here are a few simple tips and tricks we’ve picked up over the years to help you nail that all-important moment…

First of all. Don’t panic. No, seriously. If you can stay calm and enjoy the moment, it will go much smoother. It sounds mad but it’s really worth having a practice walk with your bridesmaids and wedding party before the big moment. Even if it’s just on the morning of the big day in your pyjamas! With just five minutes of practice, you will realise that it’s just walking and nothing to be scared about.

If you’ve got any young or nervous children in your wedding party, make sure they are accompanied by an adult for moral support. If you’re not sure if they’ll be nervous it is better to err on the side of caution. It will also avoid any young children getting distracted on the way down the aisle.

Talking of support, consider having someone accompany YOU down the aisle. Having said it’s “just walking” nerves can hit anyone and having an arm to cling to can be a lifeline in the moment.

Slow things down! Your Bridal entrance can be over in a flash if you’re not careful, so anything that you can do to draw things out will help to make it a memorable day. Send your bridal party down one at a time (if they’re brave enough) and make sure that they leave plenty of time between each other before walking. Choosing a slow-paced song can help to calm you down in the moment.

Look up and smile! If you can look around while you walk, you’ll likely realise that everyone there is there to support you and it might just take some of the pressure off. Don’t be a Bride on a mission, enjoy it! Your photographer will also thank you as it will make their job a lot easier, the last thing you want is just pictures of you looking at your feet!

Don’t feel like you need to walk straight away, leave a decent gap after your bridal party before you start your own walk. It’s also perfectly acceptable to pause halfway down the aisle, your photographer will love this as well.

Stay awesome, you’re gonna be a beautiful Bride!

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McFly It’s All About You Instrumental Cover | Elegant String Duo Performance

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🎻 Rediscover McFly’s “It’s All About You” with our Violin and Cello Cover of this classic hit🎻

McFly – It’s All About You VIolin & Cello Cover

We’re excited to share our violin and cello rendition of McFly’s classic hit, “It’s All About You.” This cover is perfect for creating a serene and romantic atmosphere, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a quiet moment. The strings bring a fresh perspective to the beloved tune, making it an ideal choice for weddings, or any event where you want to add a touch of nostalgia, sophistication and emotion. It’s a perfect addition to any playlist!

This instrumental cover captures the essence of the original while offering a unique and enchanting twist. The violin’s expressive tones and the cello’s warm, resonant sound come together to create a musical experience that is both timeless and modern.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of McFly or discovering “It’s All About You” for the first time, we hope that our violin and cello cover leaves a lasting impression.

We recently had the honour of performing this cover live at a beautiful wedding at Norwood Park. The elegant setting and the joyous occasion made the performance truly special, adding a magical touch to the couple’s big day. The music resonated throughout the gardens of the historic venue, creating unforgettable memories for everyone present.

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Alternative Bridal Entrance Songs?

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We often get asked what Bridal entrance song we would recommend. Are there any traditions? Is there something unique that I could walk down the aisle to? These are all really tricky questions because everyone has slightly different tastes in music and EVERY SINGLE BRIDAL ENTRANCE IS DIFFERENT!

I suppose you could say that the Wagner Bridal March and the Mendelssohn Wedding March are traditional… ish. Buuuut, in reality, we rarely play these ‘traditional’ pieces. We think that unique is having music that reflects your personality and embodies what your wedding day means to you.

A prime example of what we would consider a ‘unique’ Bridal entrance is this version of Young & Beautiful by Lana Del Rey that we learned for a wedding back in October. The Bride and Groom had a special connection with this song so we learned it for them. If that isn’t unique then I don’t know what is.

So, what about the Wedding trends that we’ve seen over the years… is having A Thousand Years by Christina Perri or Perfect by Ed Sheeran unique? Well, perhaps, perhaps not… we’ve played these kinds of songs for Bridal entrances many many times and sometimes it has been a wedding trend to fill a musical gap in the Ceremony. However, some of our couples have special memories attached to songs which gives those songs extra meaning for them. Even a mainstream ‘wedding trend’ has a completely different meaning and can be unique if it’s the first song you and your partner danced to or if it’s the song you always sing along to on long road trips.

Unique is whatever you make of it. We would highly recommend having a think about what music means to you, what song makes you happy? What song makes you think about your other half? If there’s a song that sticks out for you then that’s the song for you, don’t worry too much if it’s not ‘unique’ or ‘traditional’. The main thing is that it’s a song that will fit your day.

In the end, whatever you choose will be unique to you. There’s never going to be another moment like it and you’ll always remember the little things that made it different for you.

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Is Pointless by Lewis Capaldi THE Wedding Song of 2023?

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I’m not crying, you’re crying! When we heard Lewis Capaldi’s new song Pointless we knew that we had to do a cover of it and I’m not gonna lie, it makes us a little bit emotional. I think that so many couples can relate to this song and it certainly tugs on the heartstrings. So, what do you think, is a contender to be THE 2023 Wedding song? It’s been a while since we’ve had a song like A Thousand Years or Perfect that everyone wants to walk down the aisle to, so could Lewis’s song be the next big Wedding song? Would you walk down the aisle to Pointless? Let us know in the comments.

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Made You Look Meghan Trainor Violin & Cello Cover Music

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We’ve been practicing some new music including a cover version of Meghan Trainor’s new song Made You Look. It has been stuck in our heads for DAYS now but we’re not complaining.

It’s really nice to be back playing again after the New Year Flu/Cold thing floored us. It’s taken a little while to get the fingers moving again but we’re learning a whole load of new songs and it’s so much fun. Keep an eye out for more new music from us coming soon. 👀

Made You Look Violin & Cello Cover Version

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A Beautiful Day at The Old Hall, Ely

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It was wonderful to be back at @theoldhall in Ely at the end of July, our first time back since before the first lockdown! We couldn’t resist taking a few snaps of the outdoor ceremony area and grounds – just beautiful! 😍

The Bride asked us to learn a new song for her entrance music, Latch by Sam Smith, we played A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, Perfect by Ed Sheeran and You Are the Reason by Callum Scott for the Signing of the Register and then we played them out to This Will Be Everlasting Love by Natalie Cole. They stopped halfway back up the aisle for a quick group photo and the Bride and Groom couldn’t help having a quick dance to our music. Congratulations guys!

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Afterglow – Ed Sheeran Cover (Violin & Cello Wedding Version)

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🎻🎶💕 Afterglow – Ed Sheeran Cover (Violin & Cello Wedding Version) 💕🎶🎻

When we first heard this song, we felt an instant connection to the music and lyrics. We felt it was such an emotional song, with many of the lyrics being applicable to the current situation. Immediately we wanted to reach out and connect with all of those individuals who are struggling at the moment; aren’t we all in some way holding on ’til the afterglow? So, as musicians who are stuck at home, we decided to reach out in one of the only ways we can at the moment: by playing, recording & videoing the song. With such luscious harmonies (which lend themselves very well to the violin & cello) it was the perfect song for us to explore further our layered recordings. When making the video we thought it might be interesting to include some clips from ‘behind the scenes’, showing more of our process and how we put the track together with all of the different parts. Also, a debut for our green screen – yay! 😁

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Stuck with U – Violin & Cello Cover Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber

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Feeling a bit emotional 🥰 Thank you Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber for this amazing song 🙏 Times are difficult and it’s even more important to focus on the positive things in life. We feel incredibly privileged to be able to spend the time ‘stuck’ together making music 🎶

It’s hard work for musicians and other creatives right now, aside from the difficulties caused by losing most of our income, we thrive on performing to audiences and making people happy – it’s one of the things that drives us, and it’s been taken away. BUT, continuing to make music together is keeping us going, and we hope to bring a little happiness to others in the process! 😊

So, do us a favour and give our video a share. Send it to your friends, send it to your family, send it to any key workers you know to brighten their day. Stay safe everyone, we’ll get through this ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖

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For any brides and grooms struggling to think of music for their big day, we think this could be a really special choice. We can see a lot of brides walking down the aisle to this in the future, it would make amazing entrance music or even a great first dance song.

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The Adventures of The Chapel Hill Duo: 2

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The Chapel Hill Duo at the Cupid's Autumn Weddings fair at the Springfields event centre.
It’s Wedding fair season and we’ve got some top tips on how to make the most of the Weddings fairs you attend.

This week has certainly been quieter than the last, but by no means less exciting. The one Wedding we played at took place at The Knights Hill Hotel near Kings Lynn, we were booked to play during the Wedding Breakfast and as evening guests arrived.

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“Best. Entrance Song. EVER!!!”

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Sarah James Cellist in the gardens at the Bedford lodge hotel near Newmarket.
Sarah in the gardens of the Bedford Lodge Hotel near Newmarket.

When it comes to the entrance of the Bridal Party, we firmly believe that, if possible, the couple should choose a song that is special to them. Perhaps it’s a song that they heard when they first met or the first song they danced to, or perhaps they can relate to the lyrics (take “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, we’re sure all couples can relate to that one!). Maybe they just both really like the song! 

Whatever the reason, you can be sure that there won’t be a dry eye in the room, because everyone will know that this song is ‘their song’. 

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