We recently had the opportunity to play as a violin and cello duo for a beautifully intimate wedding at The Lodge at Vail.
The ceremony took place in the Wildflower Restaurant which was breathtaking with its natural light and simple elegance. This was the first time we've played in this venue, and we were thrilled at the perfect set-up. As we entered the dining room, we were ushered down some steps to an open area with hardwood floors and fantastic windows. We sat on a bench in the back of this area while the ceremony took place up in front of the windows.
We played a few prelude pieces including Handel's 'Bouree', Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring', and the 'Andante, and Allegro' from Handel's Water Music. We then played Pachebel's 'Canon' for the bridal procession. As the couple lit the unity candle and signed their marriage documents, we softly played Handel's 'Air' as the officiator read some beautiful verses.
As the ceremony concluded, we played Telemann's 'Presto', followed by Handel's 'La Rejouissance', and Bach's 'Gigue'.
We continued to play several pieces including, Bach's 'Arioso', Schubert's 'Andante', Bach's 'Sheep May Safely Graze', Handel's 'Largo', Beethoven's 'Minuet in G', Rhimsky-Korsakov's 'Scherazade', Telemann's 'Vivace', 'Simple Gifts', Bach's 'March in D', and Brahm's 'St. Anthony Chorale' as the cake was cut and during the toasts to the bride and groom's happy future together.
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